DNA Gels for Cloning/Subcloning
Separation and purification of the target DNA sequence prior to cloning is critical to obtaining the desired recombinant clones. Life Technologies offers a wide range of reagents for DNA electrophoresis to separate and excise your band of interest from hassle-free E-Gel® CloneWell™ precast gel to low melting UltraPure™ agarose. Choosing the right reagents will allow you to achieve optimal results in your experiment.
Which DNA Gel is Right for You?
| Low melting point agarose for pour your own gels | Convenient & sensitive precast gel | Precast gel designed for easy band capture ready for cloning | |||
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| Prep Time | 30 min | Ready to use | Ready to use | ||
| Run Time | 60 min | 10 min | 15 min | ||
| Sample Purification Time For Cloning* | 30 min | 30 min | Ready to use | ||
| Gel Dye | Add your own dye | Proprietary Stain | SYBR Safe | ||
| Sensitivity | Variable | Ultra Sensitive
(> 1 ng) | Highly Sensitive
(>5 ng) |
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| # of Lanes | Variable | 11 | 12 | ||
| % Gels Available | Variable | 1%, 2% & 4% | 0.8% | ||
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| Pack Sizes Available | 50 & 100 g | 10 & 20 gels | 18 gels | ||
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*The amount of time required to excise the DNA band from the gel and purify the DNA from the agarose prior to use for cloning. Learn more.

