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Lipofectamine 3000 alternative: Yeasen Booster for UK laboratories

YEASEN markets Booster 40801 as an alternative to Lipofectamine 3000 for DNA and RNA transfection. Booster uses a polymer-based formulation and includes a separate enhancer. Compare kit contents and cell-model data, or request a free sample for your lab.

YEASEN products and GBP prices ex VAT

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Hieff Trans™ Booster DNA/RNA Transfection Reagent
Catalogue no.Pack sizePrice ex VATSelect a pack
40801ES01100 µL£55.70£557.00/mL£66.84 incl. VATView pack
40801ES030.75 mL£264.67£352.89/mL£317.60 incl. VATView pack
40801ES041.5 mL£499.33£332.89/mL£599.20 incl. VATView pack

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Unit prices are calculated from the labelled pack volume or reaction count. VAT-inclusive prices include 20% VAT. Samples are subject to approval and availability.

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What matters when choosing

Compare YEASEN Hieff Trans Booster with Invitrogen Lipofectamine 3000 for DNA and RNA transfection. Review kit contents, pack sizes and manufacturer application data below.

Manufacturer specifications and buying considerations
Decision factorReference productYeasen optionBuying consideration
Product identityLipofectamine 3000: L3000001, L3000008 and L3000015.Hieff Trans Booster: 40801ES01, 40801ES03 and 40801ES04.Use the full product name and exact catalogue number when ordering.Invitrogen Lipofectamine 3000: product and catalogue numbersYeasen 40801: product specifications
Supplied componentsLipofectamine 3000 reagent is supplied with P3000 reagent.40801 contains Booster reagent and a Yeasen Transfection Enhancer.The enhancer names identify different products. A similar kit layout does not establish shared chemistry or interchangeable components.Invitrogen Lipofectamine 3000: manufacturer FAQsYeasen 40801: product specifications
Application scopeThermo documents plasmid DNA, vector-based RNAi and synthetic siRNA delivery, and recommends RNAiMAX specifically for synthetic siRNA.Yeasen lists DNA, siRNA, miRNA, mRNA and ASO applications for 40801.Use evidence for the actual material and cell model you work with. A result for one application is not a guarantee for another.Invitrogen Lipofectamine 3000: manufacturer FAQsYeasen 40801: product specifications

Reference products and catalogue numbers

Find your current product, then review the relevant YEASEN option. These products serve related applications but have different formulations and instructions.

Questions before switching products

Is Yeasen 40801 the same product as Lipofectamine 3000?

No. It is a Yeasen product marketed by its manufacturer as an alternative. This comparison does not establish identical composition, equivalent performance or interchangeable instructions.

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Should I also compare RNAiMAX alternatives?

If your purchase is for synthetic siRNA or miRNA work, also read our RNAiMAX guide and the Yeasen 40807 product information. Select by application rather than by the word transfection alone.

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Can I compare costs by bottle volume?

Bottle volume is useful for budgeting, but kit contents and practical consumption may differ. Compare the complete kit, delivery charges and VAT treatment; we do not infer a cost per successful experiment from bottle size.

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We supply the Yeasen products listed above. This guide compares manufacturer specifications; it is not an independent performance study. Reference products are identified for comparison and are not offered for sale here.

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