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Description
Thermo Scientific Phusion Human Specimen Direct PCR Kit delivers unprecedented convenience for DNA amplification by allowing PCR directly from unpurified human samples. A tiny amount of sample is used directly in the PCR reaction with no prior purification steps. This allows significant savings in both time and cost.
Tested sample materials include buccal swabs, saliva, amniotic fluid, hair, fingernails, teeth, and skin biopsies. The kit is compatible with fresh, frozen, and even formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) human tissue samples. The Phusion Human Specimen Direct PCR Kit includes optimized reagents and detailed protocols for many sample materials. The modified Phusion Hot Start II High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase utilized in the kit is a highly accurate proofreading DNA polymerase, and PCR products obtained are perfectly suitable even for cloning purposes.
Features
- No need for time-consuming and expensive DNA purification steps
- Two simple protocols for various applications
- Extremely short PCR protocol times
- Modified Phusion Hot Start II High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase delivers abundant yields of specific product
Notes
- The optimal annealing temperature for Phusion DNA Polymerases may differ significantly from that of Taq-based DNA polymerases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Content And Storage | • Phusion Human Specimen DNA Polymerase, 80 μL • 2X Phusion Human Specimen PCR Buffer, 2 x 1.25 mL • Universal Control Primer Mix (25 μM), 40 μL • Dilution Buffer, 2 x 5 mL • DNARelease Additive, 3 x 100 μL Store at -20°C. |
| GC-Rich PCR Performance | High |
| PCR Method | Direct PCR |
| Polymerase | Phusion Human Specimen DNA Polymerase |
| Reaction Speed | Fast |
| Product Type | Direct PCR Kit |
| Quantity | 200 reactions |
| Shipping Condition | Wet or Dry Ice |
| For Use With (Application) | Hot-start PCR |
| Hot Start | Built-In Hot Start |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In order to obtain best results from Direct PCR, it is important to use a very small amount of starting materials. The recommended size is 0.3-0.5 mm in diameter. We recommend using Tissue Puncher 0.3 mm (Cat. No. F-200S), which is a convenient tool for sampling and is suitable for both plant and animal tissues.
It is very important to include a control reaction in the Direct PCR to ensure that the PCR conditions are optimal for the specific tissue or plant material used. Control primers are universal primers that amplify a small fragment from a conserved genome region. If the reaction with control primers fails, the sample material may not be suitable for Direct PCR, or PCR conditions need optimization.
With the Phire Tissue Direct PCR Master Mix you can amplify DNA from differently stored tissues (fresh, frozen, FFPE) from human and a variety of animal species.
You can test any plant or tissue sample. However, it is recommended to first optimize the reaction. When working with new sample materials, start with the Dilution & Storage protocol as it allows several PCR reactions to be performed from the same sample during optimization. It is recommended to perform a positive control with purified sample DNA to ensure that the PCR conditions are working. If the positive control with purified DNA fails, the PCR conditions should be optimized before continuing further.
Yes, the Direct PCR Master Mixes are upgrades of the Direct PCR kits and thus are suitable for the same sample materials.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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