New Efficient Dicer Enzyme Announced

3 Nov 2009
Sarah Sarah
Marketing / Sales

Product news

Finnzymes has launched a very efficient dicer enzyme for producing siRNA molecules. The enzyme, PowerCut™ Dicer, originates from Giardia intestinalis. It produces a pool of 25-27 nucleotide-long siRNA molecules from any dsRNA. Unlike all other siRNA producing enzymes, PowerCut Dicer cleaves the substrate with 100% efficiency but leaves the resulting siRNA intact.

The high quality siRNA produced is ideal for gene silencing studies, for example. Pooled siRNAs are also preferred over synthetic siRNA oligos if the target sequence cannot be specified well enough or when the sequence is prone to variations like in the case of viral targets. When used together with Finnzymes Replicator RNAi Kit, PowerCut Dicer allows production of milligram quantities of siRNA molecules from dsRNA.

PowerCut™ Dicer

Finnzymes Oy

Finnzymes’ novel PowerCut™ Dicer produces a pool of 25–27 nucleotide-long siRNA molecules from any dsRNA. This efficient endoribonuclease originating from Giardia intestinalis outperforms all other siRNA producing enzymes by cleaving the substrate with 100 % efficiency yet leaving the resulting siRNA intact. The high quality siRNA produced is ideal for gene silencing studies, for example. Pooled siRNAs are also preferred over synthetic siRNA oligos if the target sequence cannot be specified well enough or when the sequence is prone to variations like in the case of viral targets.

(0)

Links

Tags

Genome AnalysisGenomics, the study of genomes, includes functional genomics, evolutionary genomics and comparative genomics. There are many genomic technologies such as DNA sequencing of whole genomes, computational biology and bioinformatics. DNA and nucleic acids must be isolated and concentrated from cells for analysis with kits, automated analyzers and software. Other useful technologies for studying genomics include PCR, microarrays and electrophoresis.DNA SequencingDNA sequencing, such as sanger sequencing, is a biological technique that determines the precise order of nucleotide bases in a fragment or template of DNA. DNA sequencers and genetic analyzers are based on capillary electrophoresis, where labeled DNA fragments are electrophoretically separated by size as they migrate through a polymer. Find the best DNA sequencing products, including DNA sequencing kits, genomic libraries and genetic identity kits in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.RNA InterferenceRNA interference (RNAi) uses siRNA or miRNA for transcriptional silencing, gene knockdown and regulation of gene expression. RNAi requires chemical synthesis, introduction of DNA vectors into cells, an assay of RNAi effects and RNAi quantification or analysis. Consider target sequence selection, reagent preparation, controls, high specificity and effectiveness and low non-specific gene knockdown.
New Efficient Dicer Enzyme Announced