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Translation System
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Nucleic Acid Template
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Promoter |
RBS (1)
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Features
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Protein
Yield (per 50 µl rxn) |
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RNA
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DNA circular
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DNA linear (plasmid
or PCR product)
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| PROTEINscript II |
No
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Yes
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Yes
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T7
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Not required (2)
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- Linked transcription and translation.
- No subcloning prior to RNA transcript synthesis or purification
of mRNA required
- Uses vectors or PCR products directly.
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50-200 ng
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| Retic
Lysate IVT (treated) |
Yes
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No
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No
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Not required
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Not required (2)
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- Treated so that retic mRNAs are destroyed
- Only exogenous mRNAs, both capped and uncapped, are translated
- Ideal for translation of proteins >20 kDa
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50-250 ng
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(1)
Recommended ribosome binding site (RBS).
(2) Kozak sequence may
improve fidelity of translation.
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