Many proofreading polymerases derived from archaeal Family B DNA polymerases stall replication in response to uracil bases in DNA templates (Wardle, J. et al. (2008) Nucleic Acids Res. 36 (3), 705-711). Q5U contains a mutation in the uracil-binding pocket that enables the ability to read and amplify templates containing uracil and inosine bases. This feature is useful for amplifying bisulfite-converted, deaminated, or damaged DNA, preventing carryover contamination in PCR (when used with dUTP and UDG), and in USER cloning methods.Q5U is a hot start polymerase containing a unique aptamer selected for polymerase inhibition at room temperature and optimal amplification during typical PCR conditions.
This product is related to the following categories:
Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerases Products,
PCR, qPCR & Amplification Technologies Products
This product can be used in the following applications:
Applications of USER? and Thermolabile USER II Enzymes,