The LyoPrime Luna Probe One-Step RT-qPCR Mix with UDG is offered in a lyophilized format, allowing for ambient/room temperature shipping and storage prior to use. By simply adding water, the mix can be rehydrated and is ready for use. It is designed for real-time detection of target RNA sequences using hydrolysis probes. Performance in multiplexing applications has been optimized, with sensitive, linear detection of up to 5 targets across a range of inputs. The stable cake can be resuspended to make a 2X or 4X mix to accommodate a variety of sample input volumes.The mix contains the necessary components for one-step RT-qPCR, including Luna WarmStart RT, Hot Start Taq DNA Polymerase, dNTPs, and Murine RNase Inhibitor in an optimized buffer. Combining Hot Start Taq DNA Polymerase with a WarmStart-activated reverse transcriptase allows for dual control of enzyme activity via reversible, aptamer-based inhibition. This temperature-dependent activation helps prevent undesirable non-specific priming and extension prior to thermocycling, enabling room temperature reaction set-up after rehydration. The engineered Luna WarmStart RT also possesses higher thermostability than many other RTs, allowing an optimal reaction temperature of 55°C. Additionally, the mix is formulated with a unique passive reference dye that is compatible across a variety of instrument platforms, including those that require a high or low ROX reference signal.The sensitivity of RT-qPCR makes it important to minimize DNA contamination wherever possible. The inclusion of dUTP and thermolabile UDG prevents carryover contamination, where a product of a previous amplification can serve as the substrate of a subsequent reaction. Unlike E.coli UDG, the thermolabile UDG is completely inactivated at temperatures above 50°C, thereby having no effect on qPCR performance.A non-fluorescent visible blue tracking dye is included to avoid pipetting errors. The tracking dye does not overlap spectrally with fluorophores commonly used in qPCR and does not interfere with real-time detection.To learn about the lyophilization process, or to inquire about customizing this product to meet your assay needs, please visit www.neb.com/lyoprime.
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