Random Primer DNA Labeling Kit Ver. 2
The Random Primer DNA Labeling Kit Ver. 2 is designed for radioactive labeling for hybridization probes. Probe labeling can label DNA with [32P]-alpha-, [35S]-alpha-, or [3H]-alpha-dCTP. This random primer DNA labeling kit is based on a modified method by Feinberg and Vogelstein (Feinberg and Vogelstein 1983; Feinberg and Vogelstein 1984), and utilizes random oligonucleotide primers and cloned exonuclease-free E.coli DNA polymerase I, Klenow fragment. Using primers that are 9-mer and longer and exonuclease-free enzyme results in higher labeling efficiency and longer probes. This probe labeling method overcomes many of the disadvantages of conventional nick translation procedures while producing hybridization probes from very small amounts of DNA (10 ng to 20 ng).
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Applications
- Probe labeling
- Random primer DNA labeling
References
Feinberg, A. P. & Vogelstein, B. A technique for radiolabeling DNA restriction endonuclease fragments to high specific activity. Anal. Biochem. 132, 6–13 (1983).
Feinberg, A. P. & Vogelstein, B. A technique for radiolabeling DNA restriction endonuclease fragments to high specific activity. Addendum. Anal. Biochem. 137, 266–7 (1984).
Additional product information
Please see the product's Certificate of Analysis for information about storage conditions, product components, and technical specifications. Please see the Kit Components List to determine kit components. Certificates of Analysis and Kit Components Lists are located under the Documents tab.
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