PCR Biosystems Clara and Air-Dryable Inhibitor-Tolerant PCR Mixes

London-based PCR Biosystems has launched its Clara and Air-Dryable Inhibitor-Tolerant PCR mixes. The Clara Inhibitor-Tolerant Probe Mix and Probe 1-Step Mix are concentrated 4x mixes that contain all the essential components for probe-based qPCR or RT-qPCR, including hot start Taq DNA polymerase, dNTPs, magnesium, and, for the 1-step mix, a modified version of UltraScript reverse transcriptase with advanced RNase inhibitor. The single-tube format simplifies setup and requires only the addition of primers, probes, and sample, the company said.

The Air-Dryable Inhibitor-Tolerant Probe Mix and Probe 1-Step Mix enable simple, fast, and low-cost dried assays. An optimal blend of excipients ensures reliable drying without loss of activity and assays can be dried with a standard laboratory oven in as little as 80 minutes, PCR Biosystems said.