Description:
The microRNA Marker is a set of three synthetic single-stranded RNA oligonucleotides 17, 21 and 25 residues long that have free 5´ ends (i.e., no 5´ phosphate groups). These oligonucleotides can be used as size markers on denaturing polyacrylamide gels and Northern blots. The microRNA Marker is best visualized by staining with SYBR-Gold instead of ethidium bromide .
The three marker oligos contain the same core sequence so they can be detected by hybridization with the same probe. The sequences of the microRNA marker band are as follows:
Note: The sequence in bold is common to all three oligos.
A 21-mer DNA oligonucleotide complementary to the marker sequences is included. This oligonucleotide is biotinylated at the 3´ end and has a free 5´ end so it can also be labeled with γ-32P-ATP and T4 Polynucleotide Kinase (NEB# M0201). The sequence of the oligonucleotide probe is as follows:
5´AAATCTCAACCAGCCACTGCT 3´-Biotin
Supplied in: The microRNA Marker is provided in 4 M urea and 0.04% Orange G loading buffer. The probe is supplied in water.