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Restriction Enzyme Cloning Support
Explore our “Getting Started” and “Troubleshooting” sections for solutions to top inquiries and common problems. Browse through our "Guides and Tools" section to access a comprehensive portfolio of product-related support resources.
Getting started
- I cannot transform my cells right away. Can I store my ligation reaction? If so, at what temperature should I store it?
- What is the difference between ExpressLink T4 DNA Ligase and other T4 DNA ligases?
- I have an older set of enzymes from your company that uses REact buffers. Are these buffers and enzymes interchangeable with the new enzymes?
- For how long do I digest my vector?
- What is the best ratio of insert:vector to use? Is there an equation to calculate this?
Troubleshooting
- I would like to perform a double digest with two different enzymes but the buffers are not compatible.
- I am doing restriction cloning and the enzyme I am using seems to be cutting non-specifically.
- I have cloned my gene into my vector and then transformed into TOP10 cells. I then did a plasmid miniprep followed by digestion of the DNA with Xba I. However, the vector is not cutting correctly.
- I am trying to clone an insert that is supposedly pretty toxic. I used DH5α and TOP10 cells for the transformation and got no colonies on the plate. Do you have any suggestions for me?
Guides and tools
- Brochure: Anza Restriction Enzyme Cloning System
- White Paper: Optimal Dephosphorylation Protocols using Anza Alkaline Phosphatase
- White Paper: The Anza Restriction Enzyme Cloning System Provides Multiple Options for Blunt-End Cloning
- White Paper: The Anza Restriction Enzyme Cloning System Simplifies Directional Cloning
- White Paper: Restriction Enzyme Isoschizomers and Key Considerations
- White Paper:Generating Recombinant DNA Clones with Anza T4 DNA Ligase Master Mix
- White Paper: Optimal Dephosphorylation Protocols Using Anza Alkaline Phosphatase
- White Paper: Blunt-End Cloning Options
- White Paper: Simplified Directional Cloning
- Search our database for Product Documents: Manuals, Vector Maps, Citations and References
- Search our database for Quality and Safety Documents: MSDSs, COAs
- Overview: Restriction Enzyme and Cloning Learning Resources
- Overview: Restriction Enzymes (Thermo Scientific)
- Overview: Restriction Enzyme Buffers (Thermo Scientific)
- Overview: 176 Restriction Enzymes, 1 Buffer (Thermo Scientific)
- Overview: Checking Your T4 DNA Ligase Activity (Thermo Scientific)
- General: Restriction Enzyme Resource Library (Thermo Scientific)
- Guide: PCR & Molecular Cloning Handbook
- Selection Table: Which Cloning Method is Right for You?
- Selection Table: Reaction Conditions for FastDigest Enzymes (Thermo Scientific)
- Webinar: Cloning Technologies: Complete Solutions from Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Webinar: Using Restriction Enzymes to Cut DNA with Confidence and Control
- Browse our site for: Training, Events and Webinars
- Restriction Enzyme Finder
- Restriction Enzyme Search (Thermo Scientific)
- Double Digest Calculator (Thermo Scientific)
- Vector Selection Tool
- Vector NTI: a bioinformatics software package
- Cloningbench: An app designed to provide you with usefool tools to help guide your cloning experiments
Custom services
Custom Gene Synthesis
Gene synthesis outperforms traditional cloning by providing fast turnaround times and guaranteed sequence accuracy. Construct design and optimization services are also available in order to fine tune the expression of your gene(s) of interest.
TOPO Cloning Adaptation
If you have a favorite cloning vector or a vector that you wish to use for a specific assay, let our TOPO Cloning experts adapt it for you. Any vector you choose can be TOPO adapted for high efficiency cloning of PCR products in 5 minutes.
Plasmid Services
GeneArt Plasmid Services include flexible offerings covering construction of plasmid vectors customized for your needs, and subcloning of your sequence into any vector, including the Gateway vector system. Concentrate on your research goals and leave your plasmid construction and subcloning work to us.
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