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T4 DNA Ligase

Ultra-pure enzyme for nucleic acid modifications

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About This Item

grade

for molecular biology

assay

>99% (SDS-PAGE)

form

buffered aqueous solution

specific activity

300,000 U/mg

concentration

120,000 U/mL

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

T4 DNA Ligase catalyzes the formation of a phosphodiester bond between the terminal 5′ phosphate and a 3′ hydroxyl groups of duplex DNA or RNA. The enzyme efficiently joins blunt and cohesive ends and repairs single stranded nicks in duplex DNA, RNA or DNA/RNA hybrids.

Application

Suitable for:
  • Restriction cloning
  • TA cloning
  • Adapter ligation

Features and Benefits

  • Ultra-purification process for ultimate enzyme performance
  • Highest quality specifications for ultimate product consistency
  • Undetectable DNA and nuclease contamination

Components

Supplied with:KEM0049B (10X T4 DNA Ligase Buffer)

Unit Definition

1 unit is defined as the amount of T4 DNA Ligase required to join 50% of 100 ng of DNA fragments with cohesive termini in 50 μL 1X T4 DNA Ligase Buffer following a 30 minute incubation at 23° C.

Physical form

Supplied in 10 mM Tris-HCl, 50 mM KCl, 1 mM DTT, 0.1 mM EDTA and 50% glycerol at pH 7.5 @ 25° C.

Other Notes

Source of protein: A recombinant E. coli strain carrying the cloned T4 DNA Ligase gene.
Unit size: 150,000 U

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids


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Laure Rittié et al.
Journal of cell communication and signaling, 2(1-2), 25-45 (2008-09-04)
Since molecular cloning has become routine laboratory technique, manufacturers offer countless sources of enzymes to generate and manipulate nucleic acids. Thus, selecting the appropriate enzyme for a specific task may seem difficult to the novice. This review aims at providing

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