DNA Polymerase For Mouse Genotyping

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Genetics
Post Doc

Overall

Quality of Results

Ease-of-Optimization

What do these ratings mean?
Write a Review

Company:

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Product Name:

Platinum™ Taq DNA Polymerase

Catalog Number:

10966034

We use this PCR system for genotyping reactions on one of our transgenic mouse models. It works well and is consistent however it is more expensive than some other kits that include a master mix. We continue to use this kit simply because we have a well established protocol using it. Good basic PCR kit.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

PCR

Starting Material

Mouse genomic DNA

Protocol Overview

Mix water, 10x buffer, MgCl, primers, dNTPs, polymerase and template. Determine appropriate annealing temperature based on your primer's melting temperature. Run PCR protocol on a thermocycler.

Tips

None

Results Summary

Consistent and strong bands for our transgenic mice.

DOI or PMID #

N/A

Additional Notes

N/A

Image Gallery

Summary

The Good

Works well

The Bad

Expensive compared to some master mixes available

The Bottom Line

Works well but would not pick this system if it wasn't for the already established protocol in the lab.

Join the discussion