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GenomePlex® Complete Whole Genome Amplification (WGA) Kit

Optimized kit with enzyme for amplifying a variety of DNA including FFPE tissue

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Whole genome amplification kit

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UNSPSC Code:
41121800
NACRES:
NA.55

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Quality Level

200

technique(s)

whole genome amplification: suitable

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wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

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General description

GenomePlex® Complete Whole Genome Amplification Kit utilizes a proprietary technology based on random fragmentation of genomic DNA and conversion of the resulting small fragments to PCR-amplifiable library molecules flanked by universal priming sites. WGA is achieved by PCR amplification of the library molecules using universal oligonucleotide primers. It contains everything required for whole genome amplification including an optimized enzyme, WGA DNA Polymerase. It can be used in several applications and is suitable for use with purified genomic DNA from a variety of sources including blood cards, whole blood, buccal swabs, soil, plant, and serum. It allows the researcher to generate a representative, ~500-fold amplification of genomic DNA.

Application

GenomePlex® Complete Whole Genome Amplification (WGA) Kit has been used in the amplification of DNA.[1][2][3][4] This kit is also suitable for use with downstream applications including:
  • microarray analysis
  • SNP analysis
  • STR analysis
  • DNA archiving

Features and Benefits

  • Higher yield from minimal template: Amplification of nanogram amounts of genomic DNA to microgram yields (around 10 μg) in less than about three hoursrs
  • Nanograms of samples can be preserved at –20 °C for future use
  • Choose from a variety of DNA sources: whole blood, buccal swab, blood card, plant, soil, & formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue (FFPE)
  • Whole-genome amplification (WGA) DNA polymerase increases the amplification accuracy
  • Whole-genome representation with no detectable allele bias
  • Compatible with many downstream applications such as TaqMan® assays, single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis, comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) analysis

Other Notes

The sequences of the universal primers provided in this kit are considered proprietary.

Legal Information

Use of this product is covered by one or more of the following US patents and corresponding patent claims outside the US: 5,789,224, 5,618,711, 6,127,155 and claims outside the US corresponding to expired US Patent No. 5,079,352. The purchase of this product includes a limited, non-transferable immunity from suit under the foregoing patent claims for using only this amount of product for the purchaser′s own internal research. No right under any other patent claim, no right to perform any patented method, and no right to perform commercial services of any kind, including without limitation reporting the results of purchaser′s activities for a fee or other commercial consideration, is conveyed expressly, by implication, or by estoppel. This product is for research use only. Diagnostic uses under Roche patents require a separate license from Roche. Further information on purchasing licenses may be obtained by contacting the Director of Licensing, Applied Biosystems, 850 Lincoln Centre Drive, Foster City, California 94404, USA.
GenomePlex is a registered trademark of Takara Bio USA, Inc.
TaqMan is a registered trademark of Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Kit Components Also Available Separately

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Description
SDS
  • W4502Water, Nuclease-Free Water, for Molecular BiologySDS

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Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H334

Precautionary Statements

P261 - P284 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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SLCQ1299
SLCR4671
SLCQ2183
SLCJ1763

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Protocols

DNA Extraction & WGA Amplification from Soil Samples

GenomePlex® amplification improves DNA yield from soil samples, ensuring downstream analysis reliability despite potential nuclease damage.

Whole Genome Amplification from Serum or Plasma Protocol

Whole genome amplification (WGA) of plasma and serum DNA presents a unique challenge due to the small amount of nucleic acid in such samples.

Saliva DNA Extraction & WGA Amplification

Whole Genome Amplification products, including kits for DNA extraction, support various DNA sources.

Animal Tissue DNA-Extraction & WGA Amplification Protocol

GenomePlex® Whole Genome Amplification efficiently extracts DNA from animal samples for genomic analysis.

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Questions

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  1. Is the WGA2 GenomePlex® Amplification Kit polymerase compatible with TA cloning?

    1 answer

    1. WGA polymerase is compatible with TA cloning with the following alteration to the PCR step: Be sure to include a 7 to 30 minute extension at 72°C after the last cycle to ensure that all PCR products are full length and 3´ adenylated.

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  2. If starting with fragmented DNA, what is the smallest size fragment which can be successfully amplified with Product WGA2, GenomePlex® Amplification Kit, and do I still need to do the fragmentation step?

    1 answer

    1. The kit works best for fragments 400 bp and larger. When starting with fragmented DNA, we recommend: (1) skipping the fragmentation heat step, although the buffer should be added, and (2) increasing the PCR cycles from 14 to 20.

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  3. Can I use Product WGA2, GenomePlex® Amplification Kit, to amplify DNA from a single cell?

    1 answer

    1. Using this kit to amplify DNA from a single cell is not recommended.  We recommend using the GenomePlex Single Cell WGA Kit (WGA4) for such application.  WGA4 was developed for use with single cells and includes an optimized cell lysis protocol which has been incorporated into the fragmentation step.

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  4. What is the major difference between WGA1 and WGA2 kits?

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    1. Functionally, WGA1 and WGA2 kits are identical. The only difference between the two kits is that WGA2 is supplied with the WGA polymerase.

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  5. Can I amplify single stranded DNA with WGA2, GenomePlex® Amplification Kit?

    1 answer

    1. When starting with single stranded starting materials, we recommend (1) skipping the fragmentation heat step, although the buffer should be added and (2) increasing the PCR cycles from 14 to 20.  Note that if the ssDNA is actually cDNA from polyadenylated RNA, the kit will likely not give good representation of the input material, as the poly(T) ends constitute a large, non-random fraction.

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  6. What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?

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    1. Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.

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