TaqMan™ Genotyping Master Mix

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TaqMan™ Genotyping Master Mix is optimized for end-point fluorescence detection in SNP genotyping applications.

• Distinct clusters and high call rates for unambiguous allelic discrimination
• Validated with TaqMan™ SNP Genotyping Assays
• Excellent pre- and post-PCR stability for high throughput setup and analysis

May be used for a variety of genotyping applications, including:

• Candidate gene studies
• Drug-target validation
• Disease association studies
• Population genetics
• Linkage mapping
• Agricultural applications

Reaction size is based on a 50 μl reaction volume; please see below for other reaction sizes.

Exceptional Performance from an Optimized Mix (2X)
Accurate genotype assignments result from preferential binding of the allele-specific probe to the matching target. TaqMan™ Genotyping Master Mix enables specific binding of the probe to achieve exceptional cluster resolution. Key features include:

• AmpliTaq Gold™ DNA Polymerase, UP (Ultra Pure) – Automatic hot start enzyme designed to be active during thermal cycling and inactive at room temperature for easy reaction setup.
• Optimized mix components provide excellent specificity for discrimination between alleles
• Passive internal reference based on proprietary ROX™ dye for increased precision on Applied Biosystems™ real-time PCR instruments
• Single thermal cycling condition for consistent results with TaqMan™ Assays

Validated with TaqMan™ Genotyping Assays and Instruments
TaqMan™ Genotyping Master Mix has been tested across all types of TaqMan™ SNP Genotyping Assays: TaqMan™ Drug Metabolism Genotyping Assays, TaqMan™ SNP Genotyping Assays, and Custom TaqMan™ SNP Genotyping Assays. In addition, the master mix is validated with the Applied Biosystems™ thermal cyclers and real-time PCR systems.

High-Throughput Setup and Analysis
The combination of several low-cost thermal cyclers for PCR and a single real-time PCR instrument for allelic discrimination make high throughput SNP genotyping manageable. TaqMan™ Genotyping Master Mix further improves high-throughput setup and analysis with excellent room temperature stability both before and after PCR. This provides the flexibility required to run long experiments, unattended overnight or over a weekend.

Reliable Discrimination with Challenging Targets
Amplicon design constraints make SNP detection challenging, particularly when targets contain an abundance of GC- or AT-rich regions. The optimized components of TaqMan™ Genotyping Master Mix result in tight, well-separated clusters and more accurate allele-calls compared to other mixes, even for challenging targets.

Setting the Industry Standard for Quality
Extensive analytical and functional tests are performed for each manufactured lot of TaqMan™ Genotyping Master Mix, including one TaqMan™ SNP Genotyping Assay and one TaqMan™ Drug Metabolism Genotyping Assay. Results are compiled in an informative Certificate of Analysis, which is accessible through the Applied Biosystems™ Web site (search for 'Certificate of Analysis').

Number of Genotyping Reactions at a Given Reaction Size:

4371355, TaqMan™ Genotyping Master Mix, 1-Pack (1 x 10 mL)
• 50 μL Reactions: 400
• 20 μL Reactions: 1000
• 10 μL Reactions: 2,000
• 5 μL Reactions: 4,000

4381656, TaqMan™ Genotyping Master Mix, 2-Pack (2 x 10 mL)
• 50 μL Reactions: 800
• 20 μL Reactions: 2,000
• 10 μL Reactions: 4,000
• 5 μL Reactions: 8,000

4371357, TaqMan™ Genotyping Master Mix, (1 x 50 mL)
• 50 μL Reactions: 2000
• 20 μL Reactions: 5,000
• 10 μL Reactions: 10,000
• 5 μL Reactions: 20,000

4381657, TaqMan™ Genotyping Master Mix, (2 x 50 mL)
• 50 μL Reactions: 4000
• 20 μL Reactions: 10,000
• 10 μL Reactions: 20,000
• 5 μL Reactions: 40,000

Note: See user's manual or package insert for limited label license, and trademark information. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostics procedures.