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MIDSCI can supply almost every needed product for PCR/qPCR: tubes, plates, strips, caps, taq, Mastermixes, dNPTs, dye and probe for qPCR, sealing film and much more. If you are looking for any of these things, we can match almost all needs to all cyclers. If you don’t find it easily contact us at tech@midsci.com and we will find it for you.
96 or 384 we have it. Non-Skirted, semi-skirted or full skirted, we have it. 0.1, 0.2, or 0.5 mL we have it. A1, A12, H12, A24, P24 cuts, we have them. Sybr© Green or probe alternative, we have it.
Pro Tip: Colored plastics do not have any impact on DNA amplification. But when setting up qPCR it is often recommended to use white plastics. This will limit or prevent fluorescence refraction. Light refraction can minimize sensitivity and consistency.
Pro Tip 2: If you are seeing inconsistencies in PCR/qPCR try PR1MA Pipette Tips. This will help optimize and reduce variance in the reactions. Simple test, see the residual liquid left in tips? This means some of the taq, dNTPs, sample, etc is left in the tip. PR1MA tips help reduce that significantly and improve your consistency.
Pro Tip 3: Seeing evaporation in the outer wells of a PCR/qPCR plate? Sometimes it’s the plate, sometimes it the seal, and sometimes it’s the cycler. Call us we have solutions.
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General Description
Bullseye offers a product series specifically developed for the amplification of GC-rich DNA sequences. The Bullseye HS DNA Polymerase combined with GC Buffer I and GC Buffer II promote excellent amplification results with targets of varying degrees of GC content. Hot Start DNA Polymerase is a modified form of Bullseye Taq DNA Polymerase. A chemical moiety is attached to the enzyme at the active site, which renders the enzyme inactive at room temperature. Thus, during setup and the first ramp of thermal cycling, the enzyme is not active and misprimed primers are not extended. Once the reaction reaches optimal activating temperature, the chemical moiety is cleaved during a 10-15 minutes heat activation step, releasing the active Hot Start DNA Polymerase into the reaction. The GC Buffers in combination with Hot Start DNA Polymerase and the heat activation step result in a high success rate in amplification of DNA targets with high GC content.
Key Features
- Amplification of multiple DNA targets with high GC content
- High specificity, sensitivity and product yield
- Diminished formation of non-specific product
- Detection of low copy number targets
Kit Components:
HS DNA Polymerase in Storage Buffer
5 U/ml Hot Start DNA Polymerase, 20 mM Tris-HCl pH 8.9, 100
mM KCl, 0.1 mM EDTA, 1 mM DTT, 0.5% TweenÒ 20,
0.5% NP40, 50% glycerol.
4x GC Buffer I
Optimized buffer components, 6 mM MgCl
4x GC Buffer II
Optimized buffer components, 6 mM MgCl
MgCl
25 mM MgCl in PCR grade water
HS Taq Polymerase, 2X Mix
with HS Buffer I
Cat.No. |
Size Reactions |
HS Taq, 2X Mix (Buffer I) |
Final MgCl2 Conc. |
BE230301 |
100 |
2X HS Buffer I Mix |
1.5mM |
BE230303 |
500 |
2X HS Buffer I Mix |
1.5mM |
BE230304 |
1,000 |
2X HS Buffer I Mix |
1.5mM |
BE230306 |
2,500 |
2X HS Buffer I Mix |
1.5mM |
Store at -20°C. For in-vitro laboratory use only
General Description
Bullseye HS Taq Polymerase, 2X Mix is a ready-to-use 2.0X master mix. Simply add primers, template, and water to successfully carry out primer extensions and other molecular biology applications.
Bullseye HS Taq Polymerase Mix, the NH4+ buffer system, dNTPs and magnesium chloride are present in HS Taq Pol Mix with HS Buffer I. Each reaction requires 25 µL of the 2.0X reaction mix. Simply add primers, template and water to a total reaction volume of 50 µL.
Bullseye" HS Taq Polymerase Mix is a modified form of Bullseye Taq DNA Polymerase, which is activated by heat treatment. A chemical moiety is attached to the enzyme at the active site, which renders the enzyme inactive at room temperature. Thus, during setup and the first ramp of thermal cycling, the enzyme is not active and misprimed primers are not extended. The result is higher specificity and greater yields when compared to standard DNA polymerases.
Bullseye" HS Taq Polymerase Mix offers several advantages. Set up time is significantly reduced. The chance of contaminating component stocks is eliminated. Reduction of reagent handling steps leads to better reproducibility. Standard tests can be set up with the confidence that results will be consistent every time.
Composition of HS Taq Pol, 2x Mix
Tris-HCl pH 8.5, (NH4)2S04, 3.0mM MgCl2, 0.2% Tween 20Ã, 0.4 mM dNTPs, 0.2 units/µL HS Hot Start DNA Polymerase
Stabilizer
Suggested Protocol using HS Taq Pol, 2x Mix
This protocol serves as a guideline only. Optimal reaction conditions may vary and must be individually determined.
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Set up reaction mixtures in an area separate from that used for DNA preparation or product analysis.
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The table below shows the reaction set up for a final volume of 50 mL.
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Important: Mix the solutions completely before use to avoid localized concentrations of salts.
1. Set up each reaction as follows:
Component |
Vol./Reaction |
Final Conc. |
HS Hot Start Master Mix with HS Bufffer I |
25 µL |
1X |
Primer A |
Variable |
0.11.0 µM |
Primer B |
Variable |
0.11.0 µM |
Distilled Water |
Variable |
- - - - |
Template DNA |
Variable |
Variable |
TOTAL volume |
50 µL |
- - - - |
2. Mix gently by pipetting the solution up and down a few times.
3. Program the thermal cycler according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Each program must start with an initial heat activation step at 95°C for 15 minutes.
For maximum yield and specificity, temperatures and cycling times should be optimized for each new template target or primer pair.
A typical thermal cycling program is shown below:
95°C for 15 min. Activate HS Hot Start Polymerase
30-40 cycles:
95°C 30 sec Denature template
45-65°C 30 sec Anneal primer
72°C 1-5 min Elongation
72°C for 5 min Elongation
5. Place the tubes in the thermal cycler and start the reaction.
Gel Cutting Tips, 1.1 x 6.5mm
- Safely excise bands from gels
- Avoid cross contamination
- One-handed operation for quick and accurate gel cutting
- Safer than using razor blades and won't scratch transilluminators
Soft and non-permeable, the 1.4 mil aluminum sealing foil offers optimum sealing for all PCR plates. Using a medical-grade acrylic adhesive, our foil seals are easily pierced with single or multi-channel pipettors and robotic probes. These soft foil seals, resist rolling back when removing the backing paper and seal tightly to both PCR and Deep Well Blocks.
Ideally suited for PCR and Cold Storage down to -80 °C. Exceptional adhesive properties and foil material durability yield virtually no sample evaporation or drying.
Certified free of RNase, DNase, Pyrogen, and nucleic-acid contamination.
Length |
133.35 mm |
Length (w/ end tabs removed) |
120.65 mm |
Width |
80.01 mm |
Overall Thickness |
1.4 mil |
Adhesive Thickness |
1.1 mil |
Material |
Aluminum |
Adhesive |
Medical Grade Acrylic |
Max. Temperature |
120 °C |
Min. Temperature |
-80 °C |
Primary Usages |
Storage or Sample Cover |
This brand is being discontinued and will only be available while supplies last.
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- Excellent all-purpose amplification enzyme
- Thermostable recombinant DNA polymerase from Thermus aquaticus
- Exhibits very high activity in primer extension
- Has both a 5' to 3' DNA polymerase and a 5' to 3' exonuclease activity
- Does not have 3' to 5' exonuclease activity-no proofreading ability
- Leaves an A-overhang, which makes the enzyme ideal for TA cloning
- Includes MgCl² in buffer
This brand is being discontinued, please contact us for other options.
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Store at -20°C. For in-vitro laboratory use only
General Description
Bullseye Taq DNA Polymerase is a thermostable recombinant DNA polymerase, which exhibits very high activity in primer extension and other molecular biology applications. The enzyme is isolated from Thermus aquaticus and has a molecular weight of approximately 94 kDa.
Bullseye Taq DNA Polymerase has both a 5'®3' DNA polymerase and a 5'®3' exonuclease activity. The enzyme lacks a 3'®5' exonuclease activity (no proofreading ability). Taq DNA Polymerase leaves an A¢ overhang, which makes the enzyme ideal for TA cloning.
The 10X Reaction Buffer provided does not contain Mg+2. 25 mM MgCl2 is supplied separately.
10X Mg++ Free Standard Buffer
100 mM Tris-HCl pH 8.3, 500 mM KCl.
Unit Definition
One unit is defined as the amount that incorporates 10 nmoles of dNTPs into acid-precipitable form in 30 minutes at 72°C under standard assay conditions.
Storage and Dilution Buffer
Enzyme is supplied in 20 mM Tris-HCl pH 8.3, 100 mM KCl, 0.1 mM EDTA, 1 mM DTT, 0.5% Tween 20, 0.5%NP40, 50% glycerol.
Quality Control
Each lot of Taq DNA Polymerase is tested for contaminating activities, with no trace of endonuclease activity, nicking activity, exonuclease activity or priming activity.
Suggested Protocol using Taq DNA Polymerase
This protocol serves as a guideline only. Optimal reaction conditions may vary and must be individually determined.
n In some applications, MgCl2 is needed for the best results. For this reason, 25 mM MgCl2 is included with the kit.
1. Thaw 10X Mg2+ Free Standard Buffer, dNTP mix, primer solutions. It is important to mix the solutions completely before use to avoid localized concentrations of salts.
2. Prepare a master mix according to Table 1. The master mix typically contains all the components needed for extension except the template DNA.
Table 1. Reaction components (master mix & template DNA)
Component |
Vol./reaction |
Final Conc. |
10X Mg2+ Free Buffer |
5 µl |
1X |
MgCl2, 25 mM |
1- 9 µl |
0.5 4.5 mM |
dNTP mix (12.5 mM of each) |
0.8 µl |
0.2 mM of each dNTP |
Primer A |
Variable |
0.11.0 µM |
Primer B |
Variable |
0.11.0 µM |
Taq DNA Polymerase |
Variable |
1-5 units |
Template DNA |
Variable |
Variable |
Distilled Water |
Variable |
- - - - |
TOTAL volume |
50 µl |
- - - - |
Table 2. MgCl2 concentration in a 50 mL reaction
Final MgCl2 conc. in reaction (mM) |
0.5 |
1.0 |
1.5 |
2.0 |
2.5 |
3.0 |
3.5 |
4.0 |
4.5 |
Volume of 25 mM MgCl2 per rxn (µl): |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
Table 2 provides the volume of 25 mM MgCl2 to add to the master mix if a certain MgCl2 concentration is required.
3. Mix the master mix thoroughly and dispense appropriate volumes into reaction tubes. Mix gently, e.g., by pipetting the master mix up and down a few times.
4. Add template DNA to the individual tubes containing the master mix.
5. Program the thermal cycler according to the manufacturers instructions. For maximum yield and specificity, temperatures and cycling times should be optimized for each new template target or primer pair.
6. Place the tubes in the thermal cycler and start the reaction.
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2x Master Mix Kit (1.5 mM MgCl2)
Bullseye Taq DNA Polymerase Mix is a ready-to-use 2x reaction mix. Simply add primers, template, and water to successfully carry out primer extensions and other molecular biology applications.
Bullseye Taq polymerase, the NH4+ buffer system, dNTPs, and magnesium chloride are conveniently present in the Taq DNA Polymerase Mix. (Inert Red Dye is present in BE180303 only)
Bullseye Taq DNA Polymerase Mix offers several advantages. Set up time is significantly reduced. The chance of contaminating component stocks is eliminated. Reduction of reagent handling steps leads to better reproducibility. Standard tests can be set up with the confidence that results will be consistent every time.
Composition of 2x Taq Master Mix
150 mM Tris-HCl pH 8.5, 40 mM (NH4)2S04, 3 mM MgCl2, 0.2%
Tween 20Ò
4 mM dNTPs
2 units/µL AS ONE Taq polymerase
Inert Red Dye & Stabilizer (BE180303 only)
This brand is being discontinued, please contact us for other options.
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R-Taq DNA Polymerase 5 units/µL
Cat. No. | Units | 10X Ammonium Buffer (MgCl2 15mM) | MgCl2 25 mM |
BE200303 | 500 | 1.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
BE200304 | 1,000 | 2x 1.5 mL | 2x 1.5 mL |
BE200306 | 2,500 | 4x 1.5 mL | 4x 1.5 mL |
General Description
Bullseye R-Taq DNA Polymerase is a thermostable recombinant DNA polymerase, which exhibits very high activity in primer extension and other molecular biology applications. R-Taq contains a red dye which provides easy and quick identification of reactions to which enzyme was added and allows confirmation of complete mixing. The inert dye has no effect on downstream processes. R-Taq is added directly to the reaction mix and is used in the same manner as standard Taq DNA Polymerase.
Bullseye R-Taq DNA Polymerase has both a 5'®3' DNA polymerase and a 5'®3' exonuclease activity. The enzyme lacks a 3'®5' exonuclease activity. R-Taq DNA Polymerase leaves an A-overhang, which makes the enzyme ideal for TA cloning.
- High performance thermostable DNA polymerase
- Red dye identifies tubes which contain enzyme and confirms complete mixing of reagents
- Leaves an A-overhang
Unit Definition
One unit is defined as the amount that incorporates 10 nmoles of dNTPs into acid-precipitable form in 30 minutes at 72°C under standard assay conditions.
Storage Buffer
Enzyme is supplied in 20 mM Tris-HCl pH 8.3, 100 mM KCl, 0.1 mM EDTA, 1 mM DTT, inert dye, 0.5 % Tweenà 20, 0.5% NP40, 50% glycerol.
Component | Vol./reaction | Final Conc. |
10X Ammonium Buffer | 5 µL | 1X |
dNTP mix (12.5 mM each) | 0.8 µL | 0.2 mM each dNTP |
Primer A | Variable | 0.1-0.5 µM |
Primer B | Variable | 0.1-0.5 µM |
R-Taq DNA Pol | 1 mL | 5 units/reaction |
Distilled Water | Variable | - - - - |
Template DNA | Variable | 0.1-0.5 µg/reaction |
TOTAL volume | 50 µL | - - - - |
Table 2. MgCl2 concentration
3. Mix the master mix thoroughly and dispense appropriate volumes into reaction tubes. Mix gently (e.g., by pipetting) the master mix up and down a few times.
4. Add template DNA (0.1-0.5 mg/reaction) to the individual tubes containing the master mix.
5. Program the thermal cycler according to the manufacturer's instructions.
For maximum yield and specificity, temperatures and cycling times should be optimized for each new template target or primer pair.
6. Place the tubes in the thermal cycler and start the reaction.
7. After primer extension, load 5-10 mL of a 50 mL reaction directly on an agarose gel for analysis.
Tween 20 is a registered trademark of ICI Americas, Inc.
Final MgCl2 conc. in reaction (mM) | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Additional volume of 25 mM MgCl2 per reaction (µL): | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
10X Ammonium Reaction Buffer
Tris-HCl pH 8.5, (NH4)2S04, 15 mM MgCl2, 1% Tween 20
Quality Control
Endonuclease, exonuclease and priming activities are not detected after 3 hours incubation of 1 mg of pUC19 plasmid DNA and 0.5 µg EcoR I digested lambda phage DNA at 72°C in the presence of 40 units of R-Taq DNA Polymerase.
Suggested Protocol using R-Taq Polymerase
This protocol serves as a guideline. Optimal reaction conditions such as incubation times, temperatures, and amount of template DNA may vary and must be individually determined.
1. Thaw 10X Ammonium Buffer, dNTP mix, and primer solutions. It is important to mix the solutions completely before use to avoid localized concentrations of salts.
2. Prepare a master mix according to Table 1. The master mix typically contains all the components needed for extension except the template DNA.
The optimal MgCl2 concentration should be determined empirically but, in most cases a concentration of 1.5 mM, as provided in the 1X Ammonium Buffer, produces satisfactory results. Table 2 provides the volume of 25mM MgCl2 to add to the master mix if a higher MgCl2 concentration is required.
Table 1. Reaction components (master mix & template DNA)
PR1MA™ T4 Gene 32 Protein
PR1MA™ T4 Gene 32 Protein (T4 gp32) is a single-stranded DNA binding (ssDNA) protein required for E. coli bacteriophage T4 replication. It binds and stabilizes ssDNA structures which facilitates electron microscopic examination, and has also been shown to improve restriction digests, improve T4 DNA polymerase activity, and increase the yield of PCR reactions, including those with long amplicons.
- Optimal temperature: 37°C
- Heat inactivation: 65°C for 20 minutes
- Storage temperature: -20°C
- 10X T4 gp32 reaction buffer included
Buffer composition
- 50% glycerol
- 50 mM Tris-HCl
- 50 mM KCl
- 1 mM DTT
- 0.1 mM EDTA
- 0.1% Tween-20
- pH = 7.5
*These products are intended for research use only, not for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes in humans or animals. The safety and efficacy of these products in diagnostic or other clinical uses has not been established.
PCR SILICONE SEALING MAT - 96
- Made of research-grade silicone
- Scored wells for sample access
- Perforations re-seal after access
- Resists coring and tearing
- Eliminates cross-talk between wells
- Also works as a compression mat
- Suitable for standard PCR thermocycling
- Mats can be reused
- For use with 96-well PCR plates
- Printed alpha numeric grid for easy reference
- Certified to be free of RNase, DNase, DNA, PCR inhibitors, and Pyrogen contamination.
Works as a plate seal (to eliminate cross contamination) and compression mat all-in-one!
Our compression molded 96-round plug, silicone sealing mats for PCR plates minimize sample evaporation in a wide range of temperatures. These mats are chemically resistant and reusable; containing no adhesives or extractables to contaminate samples. Made of research-grade silicone, they can be autoclaved, and following a 10% bleach wash and ethanol rinse protocol may be reused.
Wells are scored (cut 80% of the way through, but not all of the way) to allow for sample access via pipettor, syringe, or probe. These scored perforations will seal themselves, after penetration, ensuring an airtight closure to the well.