Name: Accuris 1 Hour Mammalian Genotyping Kit
SKU: PR1300-MG
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<h2>What Are Direct PCR Master Mixes?</h2>
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Direct PCR master mixes are specially formulated 2x PCR reagents designed to amplify nucleic acid targets directly from crude biological samples such as blood, buccal swabs, tissue punches, cultured cells, or other minimally processed material without a separate DNA or RNA extraction step. This is achieved through inhibitor-tolerant polymerase formulations, often combined with proprietary buffer additives that counteract the effects of hemoglobin, melanin, polysaccharides, and other common PCR inhibitors present in crude lysates.&nbsp;Choose a direct PCR master mix for high-throughput genotyping or rapid screening applications where eliminating the extraction step provides meaningful time and cost savings, provided the application tolerates the typically modest reduction in amplification efficiency compared to extracted-template PCR.
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<h2>What You Will Find</h2>
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<li>Direct PCR &amp; Fast Extraction Kits: Streamlined solutions such as the Flash-Extract&trade; PCR Kit and Accuris Fast Extraction PCR Kit that enable rapid PCR workflows from minimally processed samples, reducing preparation time and simplifying genotyping applications.</li>
<li>Genotyping Kits: Specialized products including the Azura&trade; Mouse Genotyping Kit and Accuris 1 Hour Mammalian Genotyping Kit, designed for reliable genotyping workflows using tissue, tail, ear, or other biological samples.</li>
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<h2>How to Choose a Direct PCR Master Mix</h2>
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Sample Type Compatibility
Direct PCR formulations vary in the crude sample types they are validated for. Blood, tissue, cells, and swabs each present different inhibitor profiles, so confirm the master mix is validated for your specific sample type before adopting it for a new workflow.
Inhibitor Tolerance Mechanism
Inhibitor tolerance is typically achieved through a combination of enzyme engineering and buffer additives that bind or neutralize inhibitory compounds. The specific combination affects which inhibitor types, such as heme from blood or melanin from pigmented tissue, the mix is best suited to handle.
Lysis Step Requirements
Some direct PCR master mixes require a brief lysis step, such as a short heat or detergent treatment, before amplification, while others are formulated for direct addition of the crude sample to the PCR reaction. Confirm the workflow complexity matches your throughput needs.
Amplicon Size and Application
Direct PCR is well established for short-to-moderate amplicon genotyping and screening applications. Very long amplicons or applications requiring maximum yield from limited template may still benefit from a brief extraction step even when a direct-compatible mix is available.
Comparison to Extraction-Based PCR
Direct PCR master mixes generally show good performance for routine genotyping but may exhibit somewhat reduced sensitivity or yield compared to PCR from purified template. For applications where extraction-free convenience outweighs a modest performance trade-off, direct PCR offers substantial time savings, particularly at high sample throughput.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Direct PCR master mixes enable PCR directly from crude samples through heat-stable polymerases tolerant of inhibitor compounds and lysis buffer components, combined with optimized buffer systems designed to neutralize hemoglobin, melanin, polysaccharides, and other inhibitors commonly found in blood, tissue, and plant material. The time savings from eliminating extraction are most significant in high-throughput genotyping pipelines, where extraction across hundreds of samples can represent a substantial fraction of total workflow time. As with any inhibitor-tolerant formulation, performance can vary by specific sample matrix. Validating a direct PCR master mix against a small panel of representative samples before deploying it across a full study is considered good practice. Direct PCR master mixes are typically stored at -20&deg;C. Lot-specific Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) are available on request.&nbsp;
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Direct PCR Master Mixes

Accuris 1 Hour Mammalian Genotyping Kit

Accuris 1 Hour Mammalian Genotyping Kit (PR1300-MG) by MBP provides PCR-ready DNA lysates from mammalian tissue in two simple steps &mdash; no columns or centrifugation needed. Ideal for high-throughput transgenic colony genotyping. Available in sample, 80-, and 400-reaction packs (PR1300-MG-S / -80 / -400).

Accuris 1 Hour Mammalian Genotyping Kit

SKU : PR1300-MG