thermostable reverse transcriptase

[Dr. Duncan Clark]

In article <38B64252.F765465B at uni-konstanz.de>, Frank O. Fackelmayer
<Frank.Fackelmayer at uni-konstanz.de> writes
>We are looking for a thermostable reverse transcriptase to make cDNA from a 
>template with very strong secondary structures. 

You can use standard AMV RT at 60C but it will die in about 5-10mins.
however if your target is short it would work.

Alternatives include Tth and Roche Diagnostics have another thermophile
that has Mg specific RT activity.

Duncan
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Duncan Clark
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