A stool collection kit that can maintain organic acids (short-chain fatty acids) and intestinal microbiota at room temperature.
Metabolic Keeper (feces) is now on sale! Fecal samples can be stored at room temperature for one month without freezing.
■ Analysis of intestinal microbiota and organic acids (short-chain fatty acids) in feces can be performed without freezing. ■ The upper part of the container is filled with a preservation solution, allowing for quantitative concentration correction using internal standard substances in the preservation solution. ■ This is a kit sold in combination with the Rakuryu Cup WIDE. ◎ Available analysis items - Amplicon sequencing analysis - T-RFLP analysis - Real-time PCR analysis *Organic acid analysis is required - Organic acid analysis (short-chain fatty acids) ◎ Features - The microbiota in feces can be stably maintained at room temperature (1°C to 30°C) for about one month. - Samples can be collected even in places without freezing facilities due to room temperature storage. - A stool collection container with a spoon and a three-dimensional stool collection sheet (Rakuryu Cup WIDE) are included, making it easy for subjects to collect samples. ◎ Free samples available Requests for free samples can be made through our inquiry form on the website. Please feel free to contact us. https://www.tecsrg.co.jp/services/inquiry/
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■Instructions 1. Scoop feces from multiple locations → 2. Remove excess feces → 3. Insert the spoon into the container → 4. Store at room temperature ■The effectiveness of "Metabolokeeper" has been reported in academic papers. Takagi T, Kunihiro T, Takahashi S, Hisada T, Nagashima K, Mochizuki J, Naito Y. A newly developed solution for the preservation of short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, and microbiota in fecal specimens. Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, 2023; 72:263. ■Patent obtained (Patent No. 7125579, Chinese Patent No. ZL 202080049100.7)
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Evaluation of the health status and balance of gut microbiota Assessment of intestinal barrier function Monitoring the treatment effects of obesity and diabetes Measurement of changes in the gut environment during functional food intake Research on the relationship between gut microbiota and metabolites Research on the correlation between specific diseases and gut environment, etc.
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| Model number | overview |
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| FS-0015 | Metabolic Keeper (Feces) Collection Kit |
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We offer contract analysis services related to microorganisms. We support our customers' testing, analysis, and research with a wide range of services, including microbial identification, microbial community structure analysis, and intestinal environment analysis. We meet diverse needs in academic research, product research and development, and hygiene management.
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