♦ Incorporates dUTP, dITP and fluorescently-labeled nucleotides
♦ Exceptional value in terms of cost per unit
Description: The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a powerful and sensitive technique for DNA amplification (1). PCR amplifies specific DNA sequences exponentially by using multiple cycles of a three-step process. First, the double-stranded DNA template is denatured at a high temperature. Sequence-specific primers are then annealed to sites flanking the target sequence. A thermostable DNA polymerase, such as Taq DNA Polymerase (2–6), then extends the annealed primers, thereby doubling the amount of the original DNA sequence. This newly synthesized product then becomes an additional template for subsequent cycles of amplification. These three steps are repeated for 20 to 30 cycles, resulting in a 105 –109 fold increase in target DNA concentration.
Kit Components: Taq DNA Polymerase with Standard Taq Buffer (5,000 units/ml) Deoxynucleotide Solution Mix (200 μl) Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2) Solution (1.5 ml) Quick-Load® 2-Log DNA Ladder(0.1-10.0 kb) (200 μl) Standard Taq (Mg-free) Reaction Buffer Pack (1.5 ml) Standard Taq Reaction Buffer Pack (1.5 ml)