Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Application

T3 RNA Polymerase can transcribe RNA from cloned DNA templates that are downstream from a T3 promoter. The synthesis can be performed with labeled NTPs to generate highly labeled RNA. Synthesized RNA can be used in many applications, including: RNA or DNA blotting techniques In situ hybridization RNase protection studies: Transcripts synthesized by the enzyme are used as precursor RNA for studies on RNA splicing and processing. Synthesis of capped RNA in vitro with addition of m7GpppG or m7GpppA in excess over GTP or ATP during the transcription reaction. The generated antisense RNA can be introduced into cells to suppress the expression of the corresponding genes.

General description

With this enzyme, homogeneously labeled single-stranded RNA can be generated. Transcripts can be nonradioactively labeled with biotin or DIG-11-UTP or radioactively labeled to high specific activity with [α-³²P]- or [α-³⁵S]-labeled nucleotides. T3 RNA polymerase is a DNA-dependent RNA polymerase that is highly specific for its promoter. Only DNA downstream from the T3 promoter will be transcribed.

Other Notes

For life science research only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Packaging

1 kit containing 2 components

Preparation Note

Activator: BSA/spermine

Quality

Absence of endonucleases, nicking activity, and RNases tested according to the current Quality Control procedures. Function tested with the SP6/T7 Transcription Kit.

Specifications

Volume Activity: =20U/µlSynthesis of hybridization probes: T3 RNA polymerase allows highly efficient production of homogeneously labeled RNA. This labeled RNA may be used as hybridization probes in Southern, northern, and dot blots, as well as in situ hybridizations.Suitable labels: Transcripts can be nonradioactively labeled with biotin-16-UTP, DIG-11-UTP, or fluorescein-12-UTP. They may also be radioactively labeled to high specific activity with [a-32P]- or [a-35S]-labeled nucleotides.Note: Roche has 10x concentrated RNA Labeling Mixes that are specially designed for DIG-, biotin-, and fluorescein-labeling. These mixes work well with T3 RNA Polymerase.

Specificity

Promotor specifityT3 RNA polymerase is extremely promoter-specific and only transcribes bacteriophage T3 DNA or DNA cloned downstream of a T3 promoter.Heat inactivation: Stop the reaction by adding 2 µl 0.2 M EDTA (pH 8.0) and/or heat to 65 °C.

Unit Definition

One unit is the enzyme activity which incorporates 1 nMol CMP in acid-precipitable RNA products within 60 minutes at +37 °C.Volume Activity: ≥20 U/µl