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5′/3′ RACE Kit, 2nd Generation

sufficient for 10 reactions

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UNSPSC Code:
41106313
NACRES:
NA.55

usage

sufficient for 10 reactions

Quality Level

manufacturer/tradename

Roche

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dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C (−15°C to −25°C)

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General description

Rapid Amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) is a prevalent technique used to rapidly obtain full-length cDNA from partially known sequences. The 5′/3′ RACE kit contains Transcriptor Reverse Transcriptase and recombinant Terminal Transferase. Transcriptor Reverse Transcriptase transcribes full-length cDNA for the highly sensitive and rapid amplification of either 5′ or 3′ cDNA fragments up to 14 kb. Due to its thermostability (up to +65 °C), it can work with GC-rich templates with high secondary structure. High sensitivity can be achieved using Transcriptor Reverse Transcriptase, resulting in highly efficient cDNA synthesis and the generation of long RACE products. Recombinant Terminal transferase is used to add a homopolymeric A-tail to the 3′ end of the cDNA. The poly(A)+ tail decreases the likelihood of inappropriate truncation by the oligo(dT)-anchor primer, and overcomes the weaker A/T compared to the G/C hybridization. Moreover, longer stretches of A residues are required before the oligo(dT)-anchor primer can hybridize to an internal site and can truncate the amplification product. Tailed cDNA is amplified by PCR using a gene-specific primer and the oligo(dT)-anchor primer. The obtained cDNA is further amplified by a second PCR using a nested specific primer and the PCR-anchor primer, allowing RACE products to be cloned into an appropriate vector for subsequent studies.

Specificity

Heat inactivation: Terminal Transferase: 70 °C for 10 minutes
Transcriptor Reverse Transcriptase: 85 °C for 5 minutes

Application

5′/3′ RACE Kit, 2nd Generation is suitable for
  • Structural and expression studies of RNA molecules
  • Generating full-length cDNAs
  • Isolation and characterization of 5′ or 3′ ends from low-copy RNA messages
  • first strand cDNA synthesis
  • Amplification and further cloning of rare mRNAs
  • Use in conjunction with exon-trapping methods
  • Products of the RACE reaction can be directly sequenced without cloning

Features and Benefits

  • Robust performance: Recombinant Transcriptor Reverse Transcriptase allows procession through regions of difficult secondary RNA structure.
  • Convenient: Function and expression studies of either 5′ or 3′ end of the RNA can be performed with the same kit.
  • Reliable: dA tailing of cDNA with Recombinant Terminal Transferase decreases the likelihood of inappropriate truncation.
  • Reproducible: Oligo dT-anchor primer with non 3′dT ensures correct binding to the inner end of the poly (A) tail.
  • Produce long fragments: Generate cDNA up to 14kb in length with Transcriptor Reverse Transcriptase.
The control reaction includes transcription of the control RNA into first-strand cDNA using the control primer neo1/rev. Amplification of the cDNA is performed using the control primer neo2/rev and neo3/for to obtain a 157-bp PCR product. Tailing of the purified cDNA is performed with dATP. Amplification of the tailed cDNA is performed with oligo dT-anchor primer and the control primer neo2/rev to obtain a 293-bp PCR product.

Packaging

1 kit containing 12 components

Other Notes

For life science research only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Kit Components Only

Product No.
Description

  • cDNA Synthesis Buffer 5x concentrated

  • Transcriptor Reverse Transcriptase 20 U/μl

  • Deoxynucleotide Mix

  • dATP, pH 7.5 (20 °C)

  • Reaction Buffer 10x concentrated

  • Terminal Transferase, recombinant

  • Control neo-RNA 1 ng/μl

  • Oligo dT-Anchor Primer

  • PCR Anchor Primer

  • Control Primer neo1/rev primer 12.5 μM

  • Control Primer neo2/rev primer 12.5 μM

  • Control Primer neo3/for primer 12.5 μM

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Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

does not flash

Flash Point(C)

does not flash


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In addition to the troubleshooting provided in the product manual, most probably the efficiency of the tailing reaction performed by Terminal Transferase could be impaired. This could occur due to several reasons (which will not only affect the control reaction, but 5′ RACE in general):

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