Routine High-Fidelity Amplification of Longer DNA Fragments is Challenging Due to the Low Processivity and Lack of Robustness of Most Proofreading DNA Polymerases

13 Aug 2014

This application note demonstrates the KAPA HiFi DNA Polymerase, which is a novel, engineered DNA polymerase with the highest fidelity of all commercially available proofreading enzymes. When used with optimal parameters, it enables robust amplification of long and difficult targets from complex templates, high yields and improved sensitivity – in shorter cycling times than required for other proofreading enzymes.

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PCR and Thermal CyclingPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) kits and thermal cyclers are used for the in vitro amplification of DNA permitting subsequent analysis and experimental procedures. Explore a range of high-quality polymerase, primers and nucleotides or simplify your workflow with a PCR mastermix. Find reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) and cDNA synthesis kits for RNA products and libraries. Quantitatively measure the amplification of DNA with real-time PCR (qPCR) and droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) kits and systems, and discover automated PCR setup solutions to increase throughput. Alternative DNA amplification methods also include recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) kits. Find the best PCR kits and thermal cyclers and purification equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.DNA / RNA Extraction and PurificationPurified DNA and RNA are required for numerous downstream molecular biology applications. Consequently, the importance of high-quality DNA/RNA extraction and purification equipment cannot be underestimated. Many purification kits are available and are typically optimized for nucleic acid type and source, including plasmid DNA, genomic DNA, mRNA, RNA and viral nucleic acid purification kits. Automated extraction and purification of nucleic acids can be implemented with magnetic bead separator instruments or high-throughput purification workstations. Find the best DNA/RNA extraction and purification equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.DNA SequencingDNA sequencing, such as sanger sequencing, is a biological technique that determines the precise order of nucleotide bases in a fragment or template of DNA. DNA sequencers and genetic analyzers are based on capillary electrophoresis, where labeled DNA fragments are electrophoretically separated by size as they migrate through a polymer. Find the best DNA sequencing products, including DNA sequencing kits, genomic libraries and genetic identity kits in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.PCR AutomationPCR automation describes the process of using a thermocycler to complete the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process quickly and efficiently.PCR Purification
Routine High-Fidelity Amplification of Longer DNA Fragments is Challenging Due to the Low Processivity and Lack of Robustness of Most Proofreading DNA Polymerases