PCR Reagents

Taq DNA Polymerase

GenScript's best-selling Taq DNA Polymerase is a cost-effective recombinant enzyme.Taq DNA Ploymerase consists of a single polypeptide with a molecular weight of 94 kDa.Taq is the most common polymerase used for routine PCR.

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Cat. No.	Product Name	Size	Price
E00049-250	Hot Start Taq DNA Polymerase	250 U	$130.00
E00049-1000	Hot Start Taq DNA Polymerase	1000 U	$490.00
E00007-50000	Taq DNA Polymerase	50000 U (1000.0U/vial)	$2700.00
E00007-1000	Taq DNA Polymerase	1000 U (1000.0U/vial)	$60.00
E00043	Green Taq DNA Polymerase	1000 U (1000.0U/vial)	$60.00
E00008	Taq DNA Polymerase without Mg²⁺	1000 U (1000.0U/vial)	$60.00
E00012	Taq DNA Polymerase, concentrated	2500 U (2500.0U/vial)	$149.00
E00101	Taq DNA Polymerase (1000 U) with 10 mM dNTP Mix (0.5 ml)	1 PK	$78.00
L00342	High-Stability PCR Kit	1 kit	$64.00
E00019	2X Taq Master Mix	100 Reactions	$43.00
E00050-40000	M-MuLV Reverse Transcriptase	40000 U	$180.00
E00050-10000	M-MuLV Reverse Transcriptase	10000 U	$55.00

*These products are also available in larger package sizes.
Free samples available.

Specification of Taq DNA Polymerase

Concentration	5 units/μl
Recombiant Enzyme	Yes
Format	Supplied with 10X reaction buffer containing 15 mM magnesium chloride. dNTP (10 mM) mixture must be ordered separately
Contaminating nucleases	No
Contaminating RNases	No
Contaminating proteases	No

QC Tests

PCR* performance, activity, nuclease
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Examples

A 500 bp lamda DNA fragment was amplified with Taq DNA Polymerase from different brands

FAQs What is the recommended amount of Taq DNA Polymerase or Green Taq DNA Polymerase to use? How is Taq different from Green Taq? Can Taq DNA Polymerase or Green taq be used to amplify GC-rich amplicons? Can Taq DNA Polymerase be used in other buffers? Which buffer should I use if I want to control the level of magnesium in the reaction? Or does the presence of Mg²⁺ inhibit PCR? How should I set up an amplification reaction using Taq DNA Polymerase? What is the recommended concentration of Taq Polymerase to use for a routine PCR reaction? What is the upper limit for length of the product when using Taq DNA Polymerase from GenScript? What type of DNA ends result from a primer extension reaction or a PCR using Taq DNA Polymerase? Why is there no product when visualized on an agarose gel? If the product sequence doesn't completely match the expected sequence. How can this result be improved? When should Taq DNA Polymerase be used in a primer extension reaction or for PCR? Will the 5'→3' flap endonuclease activity of Taq DNA Polymerase degrade primers? Where can I find help troubleshooting my PCR? Answer: *What is the recommended amount of Taq* DNA Polymerase or Green Taq DNA Polymerase to use? A: .5 U or more How is Taq different from Green Taq?** A: The Green Taq contains Taq polymerase with a special stabilizer that allows it to be stable at room temperature for 2 weeks. Can Taq DNA Polymerase or Green taq be used to amplify GC-rich amplicons? A: No. Can Taq DNA Polymerase be used in other buffers? A: The Taq DNA polymerase is 100% active in the buffer supplied by GenScript, but also works in competitors' buffers. For your convenience, we sell 10 x Taq buffer Cat. No. B0005 Which buffer should I use if I want to control the level of magnesium in the reaction? Or does the presence of Mg²⁺ inhibit PCR? A: We suggest using Mg-free Taq DNA Polymerase (Cat. No. E00008). How should I set up an amplification reaction using Taq DNA Polymerase? A: Here are the guidelines for 50 μl PCR reaction: 0.5 μl Taq DNA Polymerase 1 μl 10 mM dNTP 1 μl each primer 2 μl genomic template (up to 100 ng/μl) 5 μl 10 X Taq Buffer (Standard Taq containing Mg²⁺) 39.5 μl sterile or filtered H₂O Denature at 94°C Extend 1 minute/kb *What is the recommended concentration of Taq* Polymerase to use for a routine PCR reaction?? A: For up to 3 kb, we recommend 1.25 units per 50 µl reaction For specialized applications, including 3–8 kb amplicons, 2.5 units per 50 µl reaction is recommended What is the upper limit for length of the product when using Taq DNA Polymerase from GenScript? A: Up to λdna 8 kb. What type of DNA ends result from a primer extension reaction or a PCR using Taq DNA Polymerase? A: The Poly A tail contains sticky ends, and can only do TA cloning Why is there no product when visualized on an agarose gel? A: There may be a problem in the PCR program or system, or a problem during the electrophoresis. How can I improve my results if the product sequence doesn't completely match the expected sequence? A: We suggest to use a high-fidelity DNA Polymerase which can offer the highest fidelity of any commercial thermostable polymerase. When should Taq DNA Polymerase be used in a primer extension reaction or for PCR? A: The Taq can be used when the PCR reaction started or after degeneration Will the 5'→3' flap endonuclease activity of Taq DNA Polymerase degrade primers? A: No. The exonuclease will only degrade double stranded DNA that it encounters while extending a DNA fragment. It will degrade a secondary primer if bound to the same strand (e.g. a mutagenesis primer). Where can I find help troubleshooting my PCR?** A: Please send all your issue via product@genscript.com, or load the protocol of the Taq DNA polymerase direcly.


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Cat. No.	Product Name	Size	Price
A01849-250	Hot Start Taq Antibody	250 U (5U/μl)	$120.00
A01849-1000	Hot Start Taq Antibody	1000 U (5U/μl)	$380.00
D0056	dNTP mixture, 10 mM each	0.5 ml	$25.00
C01689	Stabilized dNTP Mix, 10 mM each	0.5 ml	$29.00
C01577-50	dATP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	50 ml (50ml/bottle)	$1600.00
C01577-250	dATP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	250 ml (250.0ml/bottle)	$7500.00
C01577-10	dATP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	10 ml (10.0ml/vial)	$360.00
C01577-1	dATP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	1 ml(1.0ml/vial)	$45.00
C01578-50	dGTP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	50 ml (50ml/bottle)	$1600.00
C01578-250	dGTP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	250 ml (250.0ml/bottle)	$7500.00
C01578-10	dGTP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	10 ml (10.0ml/vial)	$360.00
C01578-1	dGTP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	1 ml(1.0ml/vial)	$45.00
C01579-50	dCTP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	50 ml (50ml/bottle)	$1600.00
C01579-250	dCTP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	250 ml (250.0ml/bottle)	$7500.00
C01579-10	dCTP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	10 ml (10.0ml/vial)	$360.00
C01579-1	dCTP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	1 ml(1.0ml/vial)	$45.00
C01580-50	dTTP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	50 ml (50ml/bottle)	$1600.00
C01580-250	dTTP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	250 ml (250.0ml/bottle)	$7500.00
C01580-10	dTTP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	10 ml (10.0ml/vial)	$360.00
C01580-1	dTTP (100 mM) ≥99% HPLC	1 ml(1.0ml/vial)	$45.00
C01582-50	dNTP (10 mM each) ≥99% HPLC	50 ml (50ml/bottle)	$720.00
C01582-250	dNTP (10 mM each) ≥99% HPLC	250 ml (250.0ml/bottle)	$2500.00
C01582-10	dNTP (10 mM each) ≥99% HPLC	10 ml (10.0ml/vial)	$154.00
C01582-1	dNTP (10 mM each) ≥99% HPLC	1 ml(1.0ml/vial)	$45.00

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Routine PCR Reagents

Applications

Taq DNA Polymerase

Ordering Information

Specification of Taq DNA Polymerase

QC Tests

Examples