Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ KiCqStart® One-Step Probe RT-qPCR ReadyMix™ is a ready-to-use, highly sensitive master mix for reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) of RNA templates using hybridization probe detection chemistries such as TaqMan® 5’-hydrolysis probes on real-time PCR systems (refer to instrument compatibility section to select the appropriate reagent for your machine). First-strand cDNA synthesis and PCR amplification are carried out in the same tube without opening between procedures. It is ideal for highly sensitive quantification of RNA viruses or low abundance RNA targets as well as high throughput gene-expression studies. The system has been optimized to deliver maximum RT-PCR efficiency, sensitivity, and specificity in reduced reaction volumes and fast cycle times._x000D_ KiCqStart® One-Step Probe RT-qPCR ReadyMix™ contains all required components for RT-qPCR except RNA template and probe. It is compatible with all dual-labeled probe chemistries. The reverse transcriptase is an engineered M-MLV with reduced RNase H activity and improved activity and stability at higher temperatures. The use of higher temperatures (50 to 55°C) for the first-strand step of one-step RT-qPCR provides higher specificity for primer annealing and disruption of RNA secondary structure that can interfere with cDNA synthesis._x000D_ KiCqStart® One-Step Probe RT-qPCR ReadyMix™ is highly resistant to PCR inhibitors. A key component of the ReadyMix™ is an ultra-pure, highly processive, thermostable DNA polymerase that is combined with high avidity monoclonal antibodies. This provides an extremely stringent automatic hot-start that minimizes the potential for primer-dimer and other non-specific PCR artifacts. The light blue color of the inert dye simplifies reaction assembly in white, or clear, plates and helps to minimize pipetting or mixing errors. The dye does not interfere with qPCR performance or affect the stability of the product._x000D_ Application_x000D_ Different real-time PCR systems employ different strategies for normalization of fluorescent signals and correction of well-to-well optical variations. It is critical to match the appropriate qPCR reagent to your specific instrument.KiCqStart® One-Step Probe RT-qPCR ReadyMix™ does not contain an internal reference dye. Compatible instruments include:_x000D_ • Applied Biosystems® 7500_x000D_ • Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast_x000D_ • Applied Biosystems ViiA 7_x000D_ • Applied Biosystems QuantStudio_x000D_ • Agilent® AriaMx_x000D_ • Douglas Scientific IntelliQube_x000D_ • QIAGEN® Rotor-Gene® Q_x000D_ • Stratagene Mx3000P®_x000D_ • Stratagene Mx3005P®_x000D_ • Stratagene Mx4000™_x000D_ Features and Benefits_x000D_ • Assay results in as little as 33 minutes_x000D_ • Highly efficient and sensitive real-time PCR results_x000D_ • Little/no optimization required_x000D_ Components_x000D_ 2X reaction buffer containing dATP, dCTP, dGTP, dTTP, magnesium chloride, reverse transcriptase, RNase inhibitor protein, hot-start DNA polymerase, ROX reference dye, inert blue qPCR dye, and stabilizers_x000D_ packaging:_x000D_ 500 reactions* = 5 X 1 mL tubes_x000D_ *number of reactions based on a 20uL volume_x000D_ Legal Information_x000D_ Agilent is a registered trademark of Agilent Technologies, Inc._x000D_ Applied Biosystems is a registered trademark of Applera Corporation or its subsidiaries in the US and/or certain other countries_x000D_ KiCqStart is a registered trademark of Qiagen Beverly Inc._x000D_ Mx3000P is a registered trademark of Agilent Technologies, Inc._x000D_ Mx3005P is a registered trademark of Agilent Technologies, Inc._x000D_ Mx4000 is a trademark of Agilent Technologies, Inc._x000D_ Qiagen is a registered trademark of Qiagen Group_x000D_ ROX is a trademark of Applera Corporation or its subsidiaries in the US and/or certain other countries_x000D_ ReadyMix is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC_x000D_ Rotor-Gene is a registered trademark of Qiagen GmbH_x000D_ TaqMan is a registered trademark of Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.