Taq DNA Polymerase is a thermostable enzyme that synthesizes DNA from single-stranded templates in the presence of dNTPs and a primer.
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Taq DNA Polymerase, native, is a thermostable enzyme that synthesizes DNA from single-stranded templates in the presence of dNTPs and a primer. This native enzyme is purified from Thermus aquaticus YT1 and consists of a single polypeptide with a molecular weight of 94 kDa. It has a 5' to 3' DNA polymerase activity and a 5' to 3' exonuclease activity.
Features
A choice of recombinant or native enzyme
Amplification of PCR products up to 5 kb in size
Enzyme is licensed and qualified for PCR
Applications
Amplification of DNA from complex genomic, viral, and plasmid templates
RT-PCR
Sequencing ssDNA
Cycle sequencing
Notes
One unit of Taq DNA Polymerase is the amount of enzyme required to incorporate 10 nmol of deoxyribonucleotide into DNA in 30 min. at 74°C.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Concentration5 U/μL
Exonuclease Activity5' - 3'
Fidelity (vs. Taq)1X
FormatStand-alone enzyme
Hot StartNo
No. of Reactions500 Reactions
Overhang3'-A
PolymeraseTaq DNA Polymerase
Product TypeDNA Polymerase
Quantity500 Units
Reaction FormatSeparate Components
Shipping ConditionWet or Dry Ice
Size (Final Product)5 kb or less
Starting MaterialDNA
For Use With (Application)Standard PCR
GC-Rich PCR PerformanceLow
PCR MethodqPCR, Standard PCR
Reaction SpeedStandard
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
• Taq DNA Polymerase (5 U/μL), 100 μL • 10X PCR buffer (without magnesium), 2.5 mL • 50 mM MgCl2, 1 mL
Store at -20°C in a non-frost-free freezer. Stable for 6 months when stored properly.
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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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