Expand™ Reverse Transcriptase
Expand™ Reverse Transcriptase is a RNA directed DNA polymerase optimized for amplification of cDNA fragments up to 13.5 kb in a two-step RT-PCR assay. The enzyme is a genetically engineered version of the Moloney Murine Leukemia Virus reverse transcriptase (M-MuLV-RT). A point mutation within the RNase H sequence reduces RNase H activity to undetectable levels. Detectable improvements are obtained with respect to higher amounts of full-length cDNA transcripts and longer transcripts compared to using the native M-MuLV-RT.
Heat inactivation: 95 °C for 2 min
Reverse Transcriptase enzyme for RT-PCR reactions up to 3 kb
Expand™ Reverse Transcriptase has been used in real-time PCR analysis for conversion of isolated RNA into cDNA.[2][1][5] It has also been used in reverse transcription (RT).[3] Expand™ Reverse Transcriptase may also be used for analyzing the sequence of the cDNA and comparing it to the genomic sequence. Important information can be obtained on intervening sequences (introns) and genomic recombinations.
• Obtain higher amounts of full-length cDNA transcripts and longer transcripts up to 13.5kb
• No RNase H activity
• Efficiently transcribes total RNA, mRNA, viral RNA and RNA rich in secondary structures
• Ideal for
two-Step RT-PCR assay
• Purification of cDNA before PCR reaction is not necessary
1 set containing 3 components
One unit is the enzyme activity that incorporates 1.0 nmol TMP into acid insoluble products in 10 min at +37 °C with poly(A)+ × (dT)15 as substrate.
Volume Activity: 50 U/μl
For life science research only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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