MultiScribe™ Reverse Transcriptase - FAQs

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How much of the first-strand cDNA reaction should I load for PCR?

While the volume is dependent on the starting amount of RNA used for the first-strand synthesis and the abundance of the target gene, we'd recommend starting with 10% of the first-strand reaction for your PCR reaction.

Can I purchase the MultiScribe Reverse Transcriptase from the TaqMan® MicroRNA Reverse Transcription Kit (Cat. No 4366596) separately?

Yes, the MultiScribe Reverse Transcriptase (Cat. No. 4311235) can be purchased as a standalone product. Please see the following link.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our PCR and cDNA Synthesis Support Center.

Does Applied Biosystems MultiScribe Reverse Transcriptase have RNase H activity?

Yes, MultiScribe Reverse Transcriptase (Cat. No. 4311235) does have RNase H activity.

What is the difference between MultiScribe Reverse Transcriptase and MuLV Reverse Transcriptase?

MultiScribe Reverse Transcriptase (Cat. No. 4311235) and MuLV Reverse Transcriptase (Cat. No. N808-0018) are the same enzyme, a recombinant Moloney Murine Leukemia Virus (MuLV) Reverse Transcriptase. The only difference is in the recommended usage for each enzyme. MultiScribe Reverse Transcriptase is recommended for use with quantitative nuclease assays, and MuLV is recommended for use in traditional RT-PCR assays.