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Taq DNA Polymerases

Flexibility

Taq DNA Polymerase is the industry standard for routine PCR. Taq with Standard Taq Buffer (NEB #M0273) is available in economical extra-large pack sizes. NEB provides high quality recombinant Taq at an exceptional value. Taq is available with different formats to accommodate a variety of PCR applications. For example, Taq with standard Taq Buffer is designed to support existing PCR platforms, while Hot Start Taq formulations (NEB #M0495) are also available for flexibility during reaction setup and increased specificity.

Convenience

Taq DNA Polymerase is available in several convenient formats. The Taq PCR kit (NEB #E5000) includes all the reagents for 200 reactions. Taq 2X (NEB #M0270) or 5X (NEB #M0285) Master Mixes are ideal for high-throughput applications. Quick-Load® Taq 2X Master Mix (NEB #M0271) includes dye for direct gel loading.

For exceptional performance across a wide range of templates, try OneTaq or OneTaq Hot Start.

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    Publications related to Taq DNA Polymerases
    • Vladimir Potapov, Jennifer L. Ong. (2017) Examining Sources of Error in PCR by Single-Molecule Sequencing. PLOS One; PubMedID: 28683110
DNA Polymerase Selection Chart
NEB offers a guidelines for choosing the correct DNA polymerase for your application by providing a list of specific properites.
Several factors govern which polymerase should be used in a given application, including: 

Template/product specificity: Is RNA or DNA involved? Is the 3´ terminus at a gap, nick or at the end of the template? 

Removal of existing nucleotides: Will the nucleotide(s) be removed from the existing polynucleotide chain as part of the protocol? If so, will they be removed from the 5´ or the 3´ end? 

Thermal stability: Does the polymerase need to survive incubation at high temperature or is heat inactivation desirable? 

Fidelity: Will subsequent sequence analysis or expression depend on the fidelity of the synthesized products?

PCR Selection Tool
Choose from one of the largest selections of polymerases for PCR applications from the leader in enzyme technology and bring unparalleled confidence to your experiments.
Taq Buffer Selection Chart
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