T7 transcribed RNA probes

[martin LEACH]

I agree with the last post.

At least run your linearised plasmid out on a gel and see if you got complete
linearization.

Martin


: >From: Torsten Boerchers <borcher at uni-muenster.de>
: >Subject:T7 transcribed RNA probes
: >Date: 14 Jan 1996 13:45:46 GMT
: >Message-ID:<4db1ea$1cpi at majestix.uni-muenster.de>

: >Hello Northern or in situ hybridization specialists
: >
: >Anybody else using T7 RNA polymerase to transcribe
: >RNA from a DNA template (e.g. linearized plasmid with T7-
: >promoter) who also observes multiple bands in a gel or blot?
: >
: >We use this technique for generation of DIG labelled 
: >RNA probes and would like to know whether some 
: >people have explanations for this behaviour or 
: >are aware of published evidence.
: >
: >In some manuals it is emphasized not to allow 34overhangs
: >in the restriction made for linearization. The overhang 
: >could be an initiation point for the T7 RNA polymerase. 
: >Any mechanism for this known?
: >
: >Thank you for any help
: >
: >Torsten
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