AmpliTaq Gold™ DNA Polymerase with Gold Buffer and MgCl2
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AmpliTaq Gold™ DNA Polymerase with Gold Buffer and MgCl2

AmpliTaq Gold DNA Polymerase is a chemically modified form of AmpliTaq DNA Polymerase requiring thermal activation.
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AmpliTaq Gold DNA Polymerase is a chemically modified form of AmpliTaq DNA Polymerase requiring thermal activation. This modified enzyme is provided in an inactive state and upon thermal activation the modifier is permanently released, regenerating active enzyme. The resulting hot-start PCR amplification provides increased sensitivity, specificity, and yield over conventional PCR techniques.

Features

  • Automated chemical hot-start enzyme for increased specificity, sensitivity, and yield
  • Time-released thermal activation improves sensitivity in low copy number amplifications
  • Successful multiplex PCR saves time and reagents
  • Includes GeneAmp 10X PCR Gold Buffer with MgCl2

AmpliTaq Gold DNA Polymerase can be activated partially or completely in a pre-PCR heat step or can be allowed to activate slowly in a time-released manner during the denaturation steps of thermal cycling. With or without a limited up-front heat activation step, active enzyme is released slowly during thermal cycling to match template concentration and increase specificity. The yield of specific product increases because reactants are not wasted in the formation of unintended products. Because AmpliTaq Gold DNA Polymerase is a chemical hot-start enzyme, there is limited risk of biological contamination.

GeneAmp 10X PCR Gold Buffer is formulated to provide flexible, efficient activation of AmpliTaq Gold DNA Polymerase, resulting in a highly specific, robust PCR amplification. The ionic strength and pH of GeneAmp 10X PCR Gold Buffer have been optimized to provide a wider activation temperature and time range when used in conjunction with AmpliTaq Gold DNA Polymerase.

Notes

  • AmpliTaq Gold 360 DNA Polymerase is available for even better PCR performance.
  • AmpliTaq Gold 360 DNA Polymerase is purified by an additional proprietary separation process to eliminate contaminating bacterial DNA sequences from the enzyme preparation. This ultra-pure enzyme reduces false positive results, amplifies low-level target sequences, and promotes the amplification of a variety of templates.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
FormatTube
GC-Rich PCR PerformanceLow
PolymeraseAmpliTaq Gold DNA Polymerase
Reaction SpeedStandard
Exonuclease Activity5' - 3'
Product TypeDNA Polymerase
Quantity1000 Units
Shipping ConditionDry Ice
For Use With (Application)Hot-start PCR
Concentration5 U/μL
Fidelity (vs. Taq)1X
Hot StartBuilt-In Hot Start
No. of Reactions800
Overhang3'-A
Reaction FormatSeparate Components
Size (Final Product)5 kb or less
Starting MaterialDNA
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
• AmpliTaq Gold DNA Polymerase (5 U/μL), 1 x 200 μL
• GeneAmp 10X Gold Buffer, 4 x 1.5 mL
• 25 mM MgCl2, 4 x 1.5 mL

Store at -15°C to -30°C.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

My oligonucleotide does not appear to be the right length when I checked by gel electrophoresis. Why is this?

Oligos should be run on a polyacrylamide gel containing 7 M urea and loaded with a 50% formamide solution to avoid compressions and secondary structures. Oligos of the same length and different compositions can electrophorese differently. dC's migrate fastest, followed by dA's, dT's, and then dG's. Oligos containing N's tend to run as a blurry band and generally have a problem with secondary structure.

The primers I am using worked for PCR initially, but over time, have stopped working. What happened?

Primers should be aliquoted for single use before PCR set-up. Heat just the aliquoted primers to 94 degrees for 1 min. Quick chill the primer on ice before adding to the PCR reaction. Some primers may anneal to themselves or curl up on themselves.

I don't see a pellet in my oligo tube order. Should I ask for a replacement?

The drying method dries the primer in a thin layer along the sidewalls of the tube instead of the bottom, therefore a pellet is not always visible and should still be ready to use.

There is a ball-shaped pellet at the bottom of my oligo tube. What is this and can I still use my oligo?

If the oligo was overheated, it will appear as a “ball”-shaped pellet attached to the bottom of the tube. This should not affect the quality of the oligo, and the oligo should be readily soluble in water.

There is a green color in my lyophilized oligo. Can I still use it?

If an oligo appears green in color, this is most likely due to ink falling into the tube. The oligo should still be fully functional. The color can be removed by doing an ethanol precipitation.

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