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Quantitative PCR (qPCR) or real-time PCR is used for sensitive, specific detection and quantification of nucleic acid targets. We have developed powerful assay design algorithms, supported by intuitive data analysis software, to help harness the power of qPCR across a rich and diverse set of applications.
Gene expression analysis
- Detect virtually any gene product with our predesigned assays
- Best-coverage assays to detect highest number of transcript variants possible
MicroRNA analysis
- Detect targets with as few as 60 copies of input microRNA (miRNA)
- Compatible with tissue and biofluids including serum and plasma
Genotyping
- Largest selection of predesigned assays for genotyping every SNP of interest as well as polymorphisms associated with drug metabolism (DME)
Assays exactly as you need them:
Predesigned TaqMan Assays
Applied Biosystems TaqMan predesigned assays contain everything you need: TaqMan probe and PCR primer sets formulated to work right out of the box. No additional design, optimization, or melt curve analysis needed. Cited in more than 40K publications to date, TaqMan Assays deliver the specificity, sensitivity, and reproducibility your research deserves—not to mention they’re backed by a performance guarantee (more info below).
We currently offer more than 20 million predesigned TaqMan Assays to address nearly every qPCR application:
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17 million assays
Custom assay design
Can’t find what you need from our portfolio of predesigned assays? Use our TaqMan Custom Design Assay Tool to easily design your own assay based on your target sequence of interest or submit the primer/probe sequences of your own design. Each custom assay is a mix of forward primer, reverse primer, and FAM and/or VIC dye-labeled TaqMan MGB probe.
Primers & probes
Design your own TaqMan primer and probe sets from your choice of dye-labeled TaqMan MGB, TAMRA, or QSY custom probes and Applied Biosystems unlabeled, sequence detection primers.
In your choice of format:
Single-tube TaqMan Assays for qPCR
Whether you select a predesigned assay or custom design your own, you have a variety of sizes - from extra small to large - to choose from to meet the needs of your project.
TaqMan Array cards & plates for qPCR
Applied Biosystems TaqMan Array cards and plates for real-time PCR contain TaqMan Assays dried down in 96- and 384-well TaqMan Array plates as well as 384-well TaqMan Array microfluidic cards. You have ultimate flexibility when it comes to the content on your cards:
Fixed content
Preconfigured cards and plates with the most relevant predesigned TaqMan Gene Expression Assays targeting genes for specific biological pathways, processes, or diseases. These cards are inventoried and ready to ship.
Flexible content
Begin with a suggested list of predesigned assays for each pathway or disease state loaded into a custom configurator that allows for easy modification to fit your needs.
Custom content
Configure your own custom TaqMan Array from scratch using any combination of predesigned assays.
Learn more about custom array plates and custom array cards
Specialty arrays
The ultimate in customization. Custom configured cards and plates using one or more custom designed assays along with any combination of predesigned assays.
TaqMan OpenArray
Compatible with the Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 12K Flex system, TaqMan OpenArray simplifies high-throughput qPCR applications. Available in 11 custom formats to suit your throughput needs.
Applied Biosystems TaqMan Assays are the industry-leading choice for 5' nuclease qPCR assays. They are designed using a highly sophisticated oligonucleotide probe/primer design pipeline.
This includes robust primer design algorithms and an extensive array of bioinformatics tools and processes to automate assay design.
Why choose TaqMan Assays?
- Easy-to-use—more than 20 million assays predesigned and optimized for you
- Most cited—more than 40K scientific publications
- Higher sensitivity and precision with MGB probe chemistry
TaqMan Assay performance guarantee
If a TaqMan Assay doesn't perform as described on our website or datasheet, we'll replace the product at no cost to you or provide you with a credit for a future purchase.
Power to the pros
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Explore the full breadth of our Applied Biosystems real-time PCR offering ›
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Real-time PCR basics
Whether you're new to real-time PCR, also called quantitative PCR (qPCR), or want to learn about new applications for real-time PCR, we have the learning material, including videos and webinars, to help you understand the technology and get started quickly.
Real-time PCR Support Center
One resource for all your real-time PCR support needs. Navigate through the qPCR application areas to obtain relevant technical information, view tips and tricks when starting an experiment, and find answers to everyday qPCR problems.
TaqMan documentation files
Access the files you need for your TaqMan assay, array card, and array plate products.
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