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    BsmBI

    This enzyme has transitioned to an improved new buffer system. Visit NEBCutSmart.com for further details.
     
    The new and current Double Digest Finder and current Activity/Performance Chart for the CutSmart buffer system are available. The previous version of the Double Digest Finder, as well as the previous Version of Activity/Performance Chart that use the former buffer system, are still available for your convenience.
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    BsmB-I-cutsite_1
    Isoschizomers | Single Letter Code
    Catalog #SizeConcentrationPriceQtyAdd to Cart
    R0580S200 units10,000 units/ml$68.00Add to Cart
    R0580L1,000 units10,000 units/ml$272.00Add to Cart
    Categories:
    Restriction Endonucleases: B,
    Time-Saver™ Qualified Restriction Enzymes
    Applications:
    Golden Gate Assembly,
    Restriction Enzyme Digestion

    Description

      

    Product Source

    An E.coli strain that carries the BsmBI gene from Bacillus stearothermophilus B61 (Z. Chen).

    Reagents Supplied

    The following reagents are supplied with this product:

    Store at (°C)Concentration
    NEBuffer 3.1-2010X

    Properties and Usage

    Unit Definition

    One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme required to digest 1 µg of λ DNA in 1 hour at 55°C in a total reaction volume of 50 µl.

    Reaction Conditions

    1X NEBuffer 3.1
    Incubate at 55°C

    1X NEBuffer 3.1:
    100 mM NaCl
    50 mM Tris-HCl
    10 mM MgCl2
    100 μg/ml BSA
    pH 7.9 @ 25°C

    Activity in NEBuffers

    NEBuffer 1.1: 10%
    NEBuffer 2.1: 50%
    NEBuffer 3.1: 100%
    CutSmart™ Buffer: 25%

    Diluent Compatibility

    Storage Temperature

    -20°C

    Storage Conditions

    10 mM Tris-HCl
    300 mM NaCl
    1 mM DTT
    0.1 mM EDTA
    500 μg/ml BSA
    50% Glycerol
    pH 7.4 @ 25°C

    Heat Inactivation

    80°C for 20 min

    Methylation Sensitivity

    dam methylation: Not Sensitive
    dcm methylation: Not Sensitive
    CpG Methylation: Blocked

    Activity at Temperature

    @37°C: 20%

    Quality Control

    Quality Control Assays

    The following Quality Control Tests are performed on each new lot and meet the specifications designated for the product. Individual lot data can be found on the Product Summary Sheet/Datacard or Manual which can be found in the Supporting Documents section of this page.
    • Endonuclease Activity (Nicking):
      The product is tested in a reaction containing a supercoiled DNA substrate. After incubation for 4 hours the percent converted to the nicked form is determined by agarose gel electrophoresis.
    • Exonuclease Activity (Radioactivity Release):
      The product is tested in a reaction containing a radiolabeled mixture of single and double-stranded DNA. After incubation for 4 hours the exonuclease activity is determined by the % release of radioactive nucleotides.
    • Ligation and Recutting (Terminal Integrity):
      After an over-digestion of DNA with a restriction endonuclease the percentage of the DNA fragments ligated with T4 DNA ligase and the percentage that can be recut are determined by agarose gel electrophoresis.
    • Non-Specific DNase Activity (16 hour):
      The product is tested for non-specific nuclease degradation in a reaction containing a DNA substrate. After incubation for 16 hours there is no detectable degradation of the DNA substrate as determined by agarose gel electrophoresis.

    Notes

    1. BsmBI is an isoschizomer of Esp3I.
    2. May exhibit star activity in NEBuffer 2.1.

    Supporting Documents

    Certificate of Analysis

    The Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a signed document that includes the storage temperature, expiration date and quality control's for an individual lot. The following file naming structure is used to name these document files: [Product Number]_[Size]_[Version]_[Lot Number]

    Specifications

    The Specification sheet is a document that includes the storage temperature, shelf life and the specifications designated for the product. The following file naming structure is used to name these document files: [Product Number]_[Size]_[Version]

    Material Safety Datasheets

    The following is a list of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that apply to this product to help you use it safely. The following file naming structure is used to name these document files: [Product Name] MSDS. For international versions please contact us at info@neb.com.

    Datacards

    The Product Summary Sheet, or Data Card, includes details for how to use the product, as well as details of its formulation and quality controls. The following file naming structure is used to name the majority of these document files: [Catalog Number]Datasheet-Lot[Lot Number]. For those product lots not listed below, please contact NEB at info@neb.com or fill out the Technical Support Form for appropriate document.
    1. Why is there a BsmBI site in LITMUS 38 but not LITMUS 39?
    2. What effect does BSA have on the performance of NEB’s restriction enzymes when included in the new buffers?
    3. Do I have to set-up digests with Time-Saver™ qualified enzymes for 5-15 minutes? Can I digest longer?
    4. How can I access the old NEBuffer Activity Chart?
    5. How can I access the old Double Digest Finder?
    6. My restriction enzyme used to work well in the old NEBuffer but the new Performance chart indicates it has lower activity even though the only difference is the addition of BSA and removal of DTT to the new buffers. Why?
    1. Optimizing Restriction Endonuclease Reactions

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