Fluorophores and haptens, are the most commonly used labels for the generation of non-radioactive DNA/cDNA probes. They are enzymatically introduced into DNA/cDNA via modified nucleotides that are incorporated as substitutes for their natural counterparts in either a one-step procedure (introduction of a fluorescent or hapten-modified nucleotide) or a two-step procedure (introduction of a reactive group carrying nucleotide and subsequent fluorescent or hapten labeling).
Table 1: Enzymatic incorporation of fluorescent Nucleotides.
PCR: Polymerase chain reaction with Taq Polymerase; MDA-based WGA: Multiple displacement amplification (MDA)-based whole genome amplification (WGA) with Phi29 DNA Polymerase; NT: Nick Translation with DNAse I / DNA Polymerase I; Primer Extension: Primer Extension with Klenow 3′-5′exo–; 3′-End Labeling: Incorporation with Terminal deoxynucleotidyl Transferase (TdT); RT: Reverse Transcription with Moloney Murine Leukemia Virus Reverse Transcriptase (MMLV RT)
Labeled DNA probes e.g. for (Fluorescence) in situ hybridization((F)ISH are routinely prepared via PCR if template amounts are limited or amplification of specific DNA fragments is required.
We offer High Fidelity PCR Labeling Kits …
… for both fluorescent (e.g Cy®-, ATTOTM– or AzDye-), Biotin and Digoxigenin labeling
… suitable for preparation of both short (>100 bp) and long DNA probes (up to 4 kbp tested) due to a High Fidelity Polymerase blend consisting of Taq polymerase and a proofreading enzyme.
… with convenient configurations for application-specific assay optimization such as single nucleotide format for optimization of labeled dUTP/dTTP ratio, positive control reaction (amplification of 500 bp fragment), testkits containing selected labeled dUTPs to find the optimal label
Nick translation is the method of choice for the generation of labeled DNA probes (100- 500 bp) from large templates such as genomic DNA, cosmids, BAC clones. It is based on the concerted activities of DNAse I (introduction of random single-strand breaks (“nicks”) into double-stranded DNA) and Polymerase I that incorporates labeled dUTPs instead of their natural counterpart dTTP at the “nicked” sites thus creating ideal in situ hybridization probes. There is no net DNA synthesis in contrast to PCR-based labeling approaches.
Biotin & Digoxigenin Nick Translation Labeling Kits are available as well.
Table 1: Enzymatic incorporation of Biotinylated Nucleotides.
PCR: Polymerase chain reaction with Taq Polymerase; NT: Nick Translation with DNAse I / DNA Polymerase I; Primer Extension: Primer Extension with Klenow 3′-5′exo–; 3′-End Labeling: Incorporation with Terminal deoxynucleotidyl Transferase (TdT); RT:: Reverse Transcription with Moloney Murine Leukemia Virus Reverse Transcriptase (MMLV RT)
Table 1: Enzymatic incorporation of Digoxigenin (DIG)-/(DNP)-modified nucleotides.
PCR: Polymerase chain reaction with Taq Polymerase; NT: Nick Translation with DNAse I / DNA Polymerase I; Primer Extension: Primer Extension with Klenow 3′-5′exo–; 3′-End Labeling: Incorporation with Terminal deoxynucleotidyl Transferase (TdT); RT:: Reverse Transcription with Moloney Murine Leukemia Virus Reverse Transcriptase (MMLV RT)
Labeled DNA probes e.g. for in situ hybridization (ISH) are routinely prepared via PCR if template amounts are limited or amplification of specific DNA fragments is required.
We offer High Fidelity PCR Labeling Kits …
… for both Biotin & Digoxigenin and fluorescent labeling
… suitable for preparation of both short (>100 bp) and long DNA probes (up to 4 kbp tested) due to a High Fidelity Polymerase blend consisting of Taq polymerase and a proofreading enzyme.
… with convenient configurations for application-specific assay optimization such as single nucleotide format for optimization of labeled dUTP/dTTP ratio and a positive control reaction (amplification of 500 bp fragment).
The combination of (poly)-HRP-conjugated Biotin/Digoxigenin detection reagents with AzDye 488 -, AzDye546- or AzDye546 594 -labeled tyramide further increases detection sensitivity of up to 100-fold.
Products & Ordering
HighFidelity Biotin16 PCR Labeling Kit APP-101-BIO16 Preparation of Biotin16-labeled DNA probes by PCR
HighFidelity Digoxigenin PCR Labeling Kit APP-101-DIGX Preparation of Digoxigenin-labeled DNA probes by PCR
Nick translation is the method of choice for the generation of labeled DNA probes (100- 500 bp) from large templates such as genomic DNA, cosmids, BAC clones. It is based on the concerted activities of DNAse I (introduction of random single-strand breaks (“nicks”) into double-stranded DNA) and Polymerase I that incorporates labeled dUTPs instead of their natural counterpart dTTP at the “nicked” sites thus creating ideal in situ hybridization probes. There is no net DNA synthesis in contrast to PCR-based labeling approaches.
The combination of (poly)-HRP-conjugated Biotin/Digoxigenin detection reagents with AzDye 488 -, AzDye546- or AzDye594 -labeled tyramide further increases detection sensitivity of up to 100-fold.
Fluorescent Nick Translation Labeling Kits are available as well.
3’-End labeled oligonucleotides can be used as sequence-specific protein binding or nucleic acid hybridization probes e.g. for EMSA, Northern or Southern blots. Compared to internal, random labeled probes, the label is located at the 3‘-End only and less likely interferes with probe binding.
The combination of (poly)-HRP-conjugated Biotin/Digoxigenin detection reagents with AzDye488 -, AzDye546- or AzDye594 -labeled tyramide further increases detection sensitivity of up to 100-fold.
Figure 1 Terminal deoxynucleotidyl Transferase (TdT) template-independently transfers labeled nucleotides to the 3’-OH group of ssDNA/oligonucleotides. The number of nucleotide and thus label incorporation depends on the type of nucleotide ((dd)UTP) and type of label (n = 1 for labeled ddUTP, n = 1 – 3 (average) for labeled UTP, n > 1 for labeled dUTP (multiple label, tail length is highly nucleotide specific).
Table 1: Enzymatic incorporation of CLICK-functionalized nucleotides.
PCR: Polymerase chain reaction with Taq Polymerase (CLK-T09, NU-1705) or family B polymerases Pwo, Deep Vent exo– and KOD XL (CLK-T05/-T06/-T07); NT: Nick Translation with DNAse I / DNA Polymerase I; Primer Extension: Primer Extension with family B polymerases Pwo, Deep Vent exo– and KOD XL; 3′-End Labeling: Incorporation with Terminal deoxynucleotidyl Transferase (TdT); RT:: Reverse Transcription with Moloney Murine Leukemia Virus Reverse Transcriptase (MMLV RT)
Nucleotide
Cat. No.
PCR
NT
Primer Extension
3’ End Labeling
RT
dUTP
5-DBCO-PEG4-dUTP
CLK-048
1
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
5-Azidomethyl-dUTP
CLK-084
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Azide-PEG4-Aminoallyl-dUTP
NU-1705
1
n/a
n/a
2
n/a
5-Ethynyl-dUTP
CLK-T07
1,2
n/a
2
n/a
n/a
C8-Alkyne-dUTP
CLK-T05
1,2
n/a
2
n/a
n/a
5-TCO-PEG4-dUTP
CLK-035
1
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
5-Vinyl-dUTP
CLK-068
1
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
dCTP
C8-Alkyne-dCTP
CLK-T06
1,2
n/a
2
2
n/a
5-DBCO-PEG4-dCTP
CLK-060
1
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
5-Azido-PEG4-dCTP
CLK-070
1
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
dATP
N6-Azidohexyl-dATP
CLK-NU-002
1
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
1: in-house tested 2: external reference (see datasheet) n/a: no data available – : not applicable
Table 1: Enzymatic incorporation of Amine-modified nucleotides.
PCR: Polymerase chain reaction with Taq Polymerase; NT: Nick Translation with DNAse I / DNA Polymerase I; Primer Extension: Primer Extension with Klenow 3′-5’exo-; 3′-End Labeling: Incorporation with Terminal deoxynucleotidyl Transferase (TdT); RT: Reverse Transcription with Moloney Murine Leukemia Virus Reverse Transcriptase (MMLV RT)
Nucleotide
Cat. No.
PCR
NT
Primer Extension
3’ End Labeling
RT
dUTP
5-Aminoallyl-dUTP
NU-803
1,2
2
2
2
2
dCTP
5-Propargylamino-dCTP
NU-809
1
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
dATP
N6-6-Aminohexyl-dATP
N6 position
NU-835
-
2
n/a
n/a
n/a
7-Deaza-7-Propargylamino-dATP
7-Deaza position
NU-1611
2
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
1: in-house tested 2: external reference (see datasheet) n/a: no data available – : not applicable