COMPOSITIONS FOR DNA AMPLIFICATION, SYNTHESIS, AND MUTAGENESIS

This invention provides compositions comprising a thermostable non-proofreading DNA polymerase, a thermostable proofreading DNA polymerase, and a factor that substantially inhibits the incorporation of undesired nucleotides or analogs thereof into a DNA polymer. The compositions may further comprise...

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Main Authors HOGREFE, HOLLY HURLBUT, BORNS, MICHAEL C, MUHICH, MICHAEL L
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 13.03.2003
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Summary:This invention provides compositions comprising a thermostable non-proofreading DNA polymerase, a thermostable proofreading DNA polymerase, and a factor that substantially inhibits the incorporation of undesired nucleotides or analogs thereof into a DNA polymer. The compositions may further comprise a buffer that enhances a polymerization reaction involving DNA polymerases. The invention also provides various methods of amplifying, synthesizing, or mutagenizing nucleic acids of interest using these novel compositions. Kits that comprise the compositions are also provided for amplifying, synthesizing, and mutagenizing nucleic acids.