Features & Benefits

• Buffer optimization for SYBR® Green stability, ensuring reliable performance
• High sensitivity across a broad range of template concentrations
• Highly specific amplification over a broad dynamic range
• Superior reproducibility and precision

Description

PerfeCTa® SYBR® Green SuperMix for iQ™ is a 2X concentrated, ready-to-use reaction cocktail that contains all components, except primers and template for real-time quantitative PCR on Bio-Rad iCycler iQ™ systems. The proprietary buffer and stabilizers have been optimized exclusively for SYBR® Green I qPCR to deliver maximum PCR efficiency, sensitivity, and robust fluorescent signal. This supermix provides the highest level of specificity to reduce the occurrence or delay the detection of primer-dimer and other non-specific artifacts. Highly specific amplification is crucial to successful qPCR with SYBR® Green I technology because this dye binds to and detects any dsDNA generated during amplification. A key component of this supermix is AccuStart™ Taq DNA polymerase which contains monoclonal antibodies that bind to the polymerase and keep it inactive prior to the initial PCR denaturation step. Upon heat activation (2 minutes at 95°C), the antibodies denature irreversibly, releasing fully active, unmodified Taq DNA polymerase. This enables specific and efficient primer extension with the convenience of room temperature reaction assembly.

Real-Time PCR Instrument Compatibility

• BioRad iCycler iQ™
• BioRad MyiQ™
• BioRad iQ™5

Contents

• 2X reaction buffer containing optimized concentrations of MgCl2, dNTPs (dATP, dCTP, dGTP, dTTP), AccuStart Taq DNA Polymerase, SYBR Green I dye, 20 nM fluorescein, and stabilizers.

Storage conditions

PerfeCTa® SYBR Green SuperMix for iQ is stable for 1 year when stored in a constant temperature freezer at -20°C, protected from light. For convenience, it may be stored unfrozen at +2 to +8°C for up to 6 months. Repeated freezing and thawing of the supermix is not recommended. However, the product demonstrated no loss of performance after 20 freeze-thaw cycles or 2 months at +20°C.