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Primers and Fluorescent Probes for Quantitative Real-Time PCR and Other Applications KiCqStart® Primers Custom Primers Black Hole Quencher® Dual-Labeled Probes Molecular Beacons LightCycler® Probes Scorpions® Probes WellRED Primers Primers and Fluorescent Probes For Quantitative Real-Time PCR and other Applications bionucleics JB_82324_Primers and Fluorescent Probes Brochure.indd 1 9/4/14 8:26 AM bionucleics Sigma® Life Science Custom Products A Custom Solution for Every Project – Guaranteed Predesigned and Custom Products Sigma Life Science is recognized as the world’s leading supplier of custom oligonucleotides and peptide libraries for the global life science research community. Originally founded in 1986 as Genosys Biotechnologies, Genosys was acquired by Sigma-Aldrich in 1998 to form Sigma-Genosys. In 2005, Sigma-Aldrich acquired Proligo and its wide range of specialized DNA and siRNA products. Sigma-Genosys and Sigma-Proligo harmonized product lines and continue to provide cutting-edge oligonucleotide technology, superior service and competitive prices under the Sigma brand. The Sigma Advantage Global Manufacturing We continuously invest in our worldwide operations and believe it Sigma has oligonucleotide manufacturing sites around the globe, is not just the quality of our products that sets us apart but also the in nine countries – Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, quality of our service and technical expertise. Singapore, UK and USA. Our global customers receive consistent high-quality products. The Sigma advantage includes: • Our Commitment to Quality • Outstanding Customer Service and Technical Support • Global Manufacturing Our Commitment to Quality Quality is an integral part of our manufacturing process. Sigma analyzes all oligonucleotides, including probes, by mass spectrometry, ensuring the highest quality products. Complementary techniques, such as analytical chromatography, are routinely used to verify Manufacturing specifications are met. Our sizeable investment in state-of-the-art analytical equipment provides industry-leading tools to develop and Expertise of Our Scientists monitor our process. With more than 25 years of experience in oligonucleotide synthesis, we have the expertise to create the most technically challenging Our fluorescently-labeled probes are manufactured using a rigorous custom biomolecules. Our scientists collaborate with researchers process, including: around the world and together develop novel custom products. We • Purification by reverse phase and/or ion exchange chromatography meet customer specifications, no matter how complex. • Electrospray mass spectral analysis Quantitative PCR Tools • Quality control documentation Sigma is pleased to offer a variety of educational tools for quantitative PCR users including: • Amber packaging • Technical and troubleshooting guides Outstanding Customer Service and Technical Support PCR and qPCR technical manual Our dedicated staff of highly-trained customer service specialists are • available via email or telephone to provide timely solutions to every • Webinar series customer inquiry. Providing real-time status for orders, our customer Workshops service teams demonstrate total commitment to customer satisfac- • tion. With an extensive staff of Molecular Biologists and Chemists, our technical experts are prepared to assist researchers with experimental design, application support and troubleshooting. Whether contacting us via the web, email or telephone, Sigma customers are provided with best-in-class service and support. JB_82324_Primers and Fluorescent Probes Brochure.indd 2 9/4/14 8:26 AM sigma.com/probes 3 The MIQE Guidelines The potential applications for quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) By Following the MIQE Guidelines You Will: have increased exponentially since the first description (Higuchi, Promote experimental transparency 1993). However, researchers have been frustrated by complications • such as contamination, insufficient amplification, low sensitivity and • Ensure consistency between laboratories uncertainty about what constitutes a suitable statistical analysis. Until Maintain the integrity of the scientific literature recently, there has been a lack of consensus about how to handle • these obstacles. Publish or bring your product to market faster and with confidence by adhering to The MIQE Guidelines. An international research team published The MIQE (pronounced Mykee) Guidelines in 2009 to address the challenges of performing dependable qPCR measurements. To learn more about MIQE and download the paper, visit sigma.com/miqe The MIQE Guidelines: Issues addressed by MIQE include– • Experimental design • Sample preparation • Nucleic acid extraction • Reverse transcription • qPCR target information • qPCR oligonucleotides • qPCR protocol • qPCR validation • Data analysis JB_82324_Primers and Fluorescent Probes Brochure.indd 3 9/4/14 8:26 AM bionucleics Detection Chemistries Sigma offers primers, probes and reagents to support all qPCR assays. There are several types of probe structures that can be used including: • Dual-Labeled Probes DNA-Binding Dyes and Probes • Molecular Beacons Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) relies on real-time detection of LightCycler® Probes amplification products as they are formed in the reaction. This • can be accomplished using non-specific DNA binding dyes or • Scorpions® Probes sequence-specific probes. These techniques and their benefits Each probe type enables researchers to measure an increase in are described below. fluorescent signal that corresponds to an increase in the copy number of the desired amplicon. In addition to the increase in sensitivity that A Theoretical qPCR Assay is gained from using sequence-specific probes for detection, these probes can also be labeled with different fluorescent reporter dyes, [[F]F] allowing detection of multiple targets within the same PCR reaction. thresholdthr Baseline detectionde limit Benefits and Challenges of Multiplex Reactions The use of probes labeled with different reporter dyes allows the simultaneous detection and quantification of multiple target genes in a single (multiplex) reaction. Cq Cq Cq Cq Cycle # There are situations in which multiplex reactions are beneficial including: Figure 1. During a qPCR assay, the progress of the reaction is monitored by tracking the increase in fluorescence from an associated reporter dye molecule. The number of cycles required to • Limited Template Availability: The number of amplifications can reach a threshold level of detection is the quantification cycle (Cq). The lower the Cq the higher the initial concentration of target and vice versa. be maximized Non-specific DNA Binding Dye Detection • Large Numbers of Samples: Reducing the number of reactions leads to cost savings SYBR® Green I binds non-specifically to double-stranded DNA. Upon binding, the dye undergoes a conformational change resulting However, there are a variety of challenges when developing a multi- in high fluorescent emission, allowing measurement of the total plex assay including: amount of double-stranded product present in the reaction after • Complex Design: The degree of difficulty increases with the each amplification cycle. number of targets to be detected SYBR Green I detection is a popular option due to its low cost and • Optimization Reaction Conditions: All primer/probe sets need ease of use. However, multiple double-stranded species that may be similar reaction kinetics and the same buffer, therefore target present cannot be discriminated when using SYBR Green I. Within sensitivity may be reduced compared to similar singleplex reactions any PCR, there is the potential for primer dimer formation and non- specific amplification products. Therefore, melt curves must be used Predesigned vs. Custom Assays after amplification for estimating the specificity of amplified products. Predesigned assays offer convenience since no time or effort is It may be difficult to obtain accurate quantification at low target needed for primer and probe designs or deciding on oligonucleotide concentrations. specifications, such as the right manufacturing scale, purification, For this reason, many researchers use SYBR Green I detection for yield, etc. initial screening, proof-of-concept experiments or common Sigma’s KiCqStart® Primers are ready-to-order (all specifications are applications, such as gene expression analysis, and progress to probe-based detection for greater assay sensitivity and/or for set), predesigned SYBR Green I Primers for RT-qPCR and are available multiplex analysis. for a variety of species. They can be searched and ordered online at sigma.com/ksprimers. Probe-based Detection Sometimes, demanding assays require a greater level of attention Probe-based detection methods rely on one or more fluorescently than can be found with predesigned assays. All Sigma’s detection labeled probes that are positioned between the two PCR primers. chemistries including SYBR Green I Primers, Dual-Labeled Probes, Because the probe is sequence specific, it will only detect the Molecular Beacons, LightCycler Probes, and Scorpions Probes can be presence of a single amplicon within the reaction. customized to your exact specifications. JB_82324_Primers and Fluorescent Probes Brochure.indd 4 9/4/14 8:26 AM sigma.com/probes 5 Assay Design OligoArchitect™ Primer and Probe Design Solutions OligoArchitect Consultative Sigma® is pleased to offer OligoArchitect for all of your primer For more complex and demanding applications, utilize our and probe design requirements. OligoArchitect includes both consultative service
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