Name: One-Step RT-PCR Kit
SKU: RT0201-00
Availability: InStock

<h2 dir="ltr">What Are One-Step RT-PCR Kits?</h2>
 A one-step RT-PCR kit combines reverse transcription and PCR amplification in a single reaction tube and buffer, using gene-specific primers throughout. The kit's enzyme mix typically pairs a reverse transcriptase -- commonly an M-MuLV-derived enzyme such as ProtoScript II or PrimeScript RT -- with a hot-start Taq DNA polymerase, sometimes including a proofreading component for higher-yield amplification.&nbsp; Choose a one-step kit for routine, single- or few-target RNA detection where simplicity and contamination control matter most; choose a two-step approach instead when one RNA sample needs to be tested against many different gene targets.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">One-step RT-PCR kits combining reverse transcription and PCR amplification in a single reaction workflow, including&nbsp;Azura 1-Step Ultra RT-PCR Kit</li>
<li style="color: #000000;">Standard one-step RT-PCR systems for RNA detection and target amplification, including One-Step RT-PCR Kit (RT0201-00) and Accuris One-Step RT-PCR Kit</li>
<li style="color: #000000;">Multiplex and probe-based one-step RT-qPCR-compatible systems, including Accuris qMAX Probe One-Step Multiplex RT-qPCR Kit (No ROX)</li>
<li style="color: #000000;">High-performance one-step RT-PCR chemistry designed for robust RNA amplification, including the MegaFi One-Step RT-PCR Kit</li>
<li style="color: #000000;">Ready-to-use enzyme and buffer systems optimized for streamlined RT-PCR setup and reproducible results across RNA workflows</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose a One-Step RT-PCR Kit</h2>
 Enzyme Mix Composition Kits commonly combine an M-MuLV-derived reverse transcriptase with reduced RNase H activity and increased thermostability (e.g., ProtoScript II-type or PrimeScript-type enzymes) with a hot-start Taq polymerase. Some formulations add a proofreading polymerase component for higher-yield, more accurate end-point amplification. Hot-Start Activation Mechanism Most one-step kits use an antibody-modified or aptamer-based hot-start Taq that remains inactive at room temperature, dissociating during an initial high-temperature step (commonly around 94-95 &deg;C for several minutes) to simultaneously activate the polymerase and inactivate the reverse transcriptase before PCR cycling begins. Template Difficulty and Amplicon Length Reverse transcriptases with reduced RNase H activity and enhanced thermostability are better suited to GC-rich or highly structured RNA templates. Some one-step kits are validated for amplifying long transcripts -- up to approximately 9 kb in certain formulations -- relevant for full-length transcript or large-gene RT-PCR. Single-Tube Enzyme Compatibility Combining reverse transcriptase and Taq polymerase in one buffer historically risked mutual inhibition between the two enzyme classes; modern one-step formulations use optimised buffer systems and enzyme ratios specifically designed to avoid this interference, a key differentiator between basic and well-optimised kits. Detection Format End-point one-step RT-PCR kits (gel-based detection) suit qualitative presence/absence screening. For quantitative results, a one-step RT-qPCR kit with a fluorescent dye or probe system is the appropriate choice instead. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 The one-step format integrates the three RT-PCR steps -- reverse transcription, polymerase activation, and amplification -- into a single continuous reaction without opening the tube between steps, directly reducing contamination risk relative to workflows that transfer reaction products between vessels. Historically, combining reverse transcriptase and Taq polymerase in a shared buffer was reported to cause mutual enzyme inhibition and reduced sensitivity; current one-step kits address this through optimised buffer chemistry and enzyme selection, such as RNase H-minus reverse transcriptases paired with hot-start Taq formulations. One-step kits are typically stored at &minus;20 &deg;C to &minus;30 &deg;C and protected from light, where fluorescent dyes are pre-included; lot-specific CoAs are available on request. 
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One-Step RT-PCR Kits

RT0201.IFU

One-Step RT-PCR Kit

One-Step RT-PCR Kit (RT0201-00) by MBP uses MMLV Reverse Transcriptase and Hot start Taq DNA polymerase for single-tube RT-PCR from total RNA or mRNA. Input RNA: 0.01 pg–2 µg; detects targets up to 4.0 kb; 100 reactions per kit. Available in 4 (RT0201-00), 50 (RT0201-01), and 250 (RT0201-02) prep sizes. Ships on ice.