Enzymes Products & Reviews

The PicoMaxx high fidelity PCR system reliably produces high PCR product yields on a wide variety of templates up to 10 kb. It also provides superior sensitivity by successfully amplifying samples where starting material is limited.  High sensitivity provides maximum PCR reliability  Consistent, robust amplification up to 10 kb  Superior efficiency and yield with our patented ArchaeMaxx polymerase-enhancing factor  Opti…

Widely used in DNA purification, Proteinase K is a broad-spectrum protease from Tritirachium album that is ideal for preparing chromosomal DNA. It cleaves peptide bonds where carbonyl groups are surrounded by aromatic, hydrophobic, or aliphatic amino acids.

Isopropyl-β-D-thiogalactoside (IPTG) is used in combination with X-gal to detect β-galactosidase activity in blue/white selection assays. When the appropriate vectors are used, blue white screening is an important tool for screening and selecting relevant colonies.

Agilent X-gal (5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-galactopyranoside, BCIG) is a premium quality chromogenic substrate of β-Galactosidase. It is used with cloning systems that utilize β-galactosidase activity as an indicator of successful cloning.

The Paq5000 DNA polymerase is a robust Taq substitute that is derived from a Pyrococcus species. This enzyme provides equivalent and often better performance to endpoint Taq DNA polymerase amplification and can be substituted easily into many Taq-based procedures.  Robust, cost-effective alternative to Taq  Equal to better yield with faster cycling conditions  Amplify up to 6 kb genomic DNA targets  Easily substituted…

Taq Extender PCR additive improves the reliability and yield of conventional Taq-based PCR amplifications. Taq Extender additive increases the efficiency of Taq DNA polymerase extension reactions during each cycle of PCR by reducing mismatch pausing, resulting in a greater percentage of completed extension reactions.

Herculase II Fusion DNA Polymerases Pfu Ultra DNA Polymerases & PCR Master Mixes PfuUltra II Hotstart DNA Polymerases & PCR Master MixesHerculase II Fusion DNA PolymerasesThe Herculase II fusion DNA polymerase produces superior yields with extension times as short as 15 sec/kb (see Figure), even with genomic DNA targets up to 12kb. Herculase II fusion DNA polymerase helps overcome PCR challenges with successful amplification o…

Agilent Endoglycosidases (formerly ProZyme) release oligosaccharides from glycoproteins and some other substrates.

Agilent Exoglycosidases (formerly ProZyme) are glycoside hydrolase enzymes that cleave the glycosidic bonds at the terminal residues.

Agilent Glycosyltransferase (formerly ProZyme) kits are enzymes which are capable of adding terminal monosaccharides to released glycans or intact glycoproteins.

Salt Active Nuclease High Quality (SAN HQ) is a Bioprocessing Grade nuclease available in GMP grade developed as the most efficient solution for removal of both single and double stranded DNA and RNA at high salt conditions(400–700 mM). It excels in DNA removal for robust viral vectors like Adenovirus and AAV, ensuring superior product purity while improving DSP. Ideal for gene therapy and vaccine manufacturing. Triton free av…

ArcticZymes are the inventors of Shrimp Alkaline Phosphatase (SAP). Including its recombinant version (rSAP), it is the first heat-labile, all-purpose alkaline phosphatase, Unlike other alkaline phosphatases, rSAP can be fully inactivated by a short heat treatment of 15 minutes at 65°C. SAP is the gold-standard DNA modifying enzyme, valued for its convenience and versatility. Available in glycerol-free, lyophilization friendl…

ArcticZymes are the inventors of Cod Uracil-DNA Glycosylase (Cod UNG). Developed from Atlantic Cod it is the only commercially available UNG enzyme that is completely and irreversibly inactivated by moderate heat treatment. The enzyme is produced in a recombinant E. coli (ung-) strain that contains a modified Cod UNG gene. Ideal for PCR Carry-Over Prevention and other applications.

ArcticZymes' IsoPol® isothermal polymerases are engineered for rapid, efficient DNA amplification in point-of-care (POC) settings. With enhanced strand displacement, high processivity, and tolerance to biological matrices, they allow faster diagnostics with minimal sample prep. IsoPol BST+ and IsoPol SD+ excel in challenging environments, supporting popular methods like LAMP for quick, reliable results at optimal temperatures.

The Heat&Run® gDNA removal kit removes contaminating gDNA from RNA prior to RT-qPCR. The kit is based on the recombinant heat labile dsDNase, which is irreversibly inactivated at low temperatures (5 minutes at 58ºC or 15 minutes at 55ºC). Reverse Transcription can be performed in the same tube, thereby minimizing pipetting steps and reducing hands-on time.

Double-Strand Specific dsDNase from ArcticZymes is ideal for removing contaminating DNA from PCR master mixes, preventing false positives in bacterial typing. Recombinantly produced in Pichia pastoris, it cleaves dsDNA with 5000-fold higher specificity than ssDNA. Easily inactivated by moderate heat (65°C), it allows for direct addition of DNA templates post-cleanup, ensuring accurate PCR results.

AZtaq™ DNA Polymerase, derived from Thermus aquaticus, is a high-quality, thermostable enzyme ideal for PCR applications. It catalyzes the synthesis of complementary DNA using a primed template and has 5’-3’ exonuclease activity but lacks 3’-5’ proofreading. AZtaq is compatible with dUTP, allowing efficient carry-over contamination removal when used with Cod UNG.

HL-SAN efficiently removes nucleic acids from buffers in protein purification, excelling in high-salt conditions to reduce aggregation. Ideal for removing nucleic acids from proteins with high DNA/RNA affinity, it performs well during lysis, early purification stages, and high-salt eluates. This cold-adapted enzyme works effectively at ambient temperatures and during overnight digestion at 4°C. Triton free available.

Nonspecific endonuclease is highly active at physiological conditions (125–200 mM) for DNA removal during protein production, vaccine manufacturing, and viral vector preparation. M-SAN High Quality can be used directly in cell media, which improves efficiency and yield. Designed to replace Benzonase without workflow changes. M-SAN HQ excels in ensuring higher purity and efficiency. High purity (≥ 99%). Compatible with ELISA ki…

HL-dsDNase efficiently removes genomic DNA from RNA with minimal impact on RNA quality, reducing 50 ng of gDNA to undetectable levels by qPCR. Easily inactivated by 5-minute incubation at 58°C, it’s ideal for RNA prep, minimizing degradation. It's also effective for removing external DNA from samples before metagenomic sequencing and STR-profiling, for fast, efficient alternative to traditional methods. Triton free available.

DNA-free Taq DNA polymerases for contamination-free analysis

resDetect™ DNase Activity Assay Kit (Fluorescence) uses the FRET method to detect DNase in buffers, reagents, and other components within 30 minutes. It offers a rapid, sensitive, and quantitative tool for identifying DNase contamination. Additionally, the DNase and RNase Activity Assay Kit enables simultaneous quantitative detection of DNases and RNases in a single assay.

resDetect™ RNase Activity Assay Kit (Fluorescence) uses the FRET method to detect RNase in buffers, reagents, and other components within 30 minutes. It offers a rapid, sensitive, and quantitative tool for identifying RNase contamination. Additionally, the DNase and RNase Activity Assay Kit enables simultaneous quantitative detection of DNases and RNases in a single sample.

The GoTaq® G2 Hot Start Polymerase and Master Mixes simplify your reaction preparation, bringing you the convenience of room-temperature setup and the specificity of a hot start polymerase.   Ready-to-use Master Mix simplifies reaction setup and allows direct-to-gel loading. The optimized formulation provides amplification of a variety of targets, while eliminating non-specific products, resulting in higher yields and gr…

IdeS Protease is an immunoglobulin-degrading enzyme from Streptococcus pyogenes (IdeS). It is an engineered recombinant protease overexpressed in E. coli that cleaves Immunoglobulin G (IgG) with high specificity at a single site below the hinge region, yielding F(ab’)2 and Fc fragments. The protocol for a standard reaction is to add the IdeS Protease to the IgG sample, add 1 unit of IdeS Protease per 1µg of IgG to be digested…