Lysing Matrix Z is used primarily for lysis of animal and plant tissue, tougher stems, roots and seeds, and whole insects. Each impact-resistant tube contains yttria-stabilised zirconium oxide beads.

• Impact-resistant tube
• Ideal for cracking of very tough cell walls
• Lower shear rate minimises degradation
• Free from DNase and RNase

Matrix Z is an alternative to the very aggressive Matrix A because it's lower shear rate minimises degradation in applications such as RNA and protein isolation from very tough tissue.