Recombinase Polymerase Amplification
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Description
Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA) is an isothermal nucleic acid amplification technique that allows for the rapid and efficient amplification of DNA or RNA at a constant temperature, typically between 37°C and 42°C. Unlike traditional PCR, which requires thermal cycling, RPA uses a recombinase enzyme to pair primers with homologous sequences in the target DNA, a single-stranded DNA-binding protein (SSB) to stabilize the displaced DNA strands, and a strand-displacing polymerase to synthesize new DNA.
Features
- Isothermal Process: Operates at a constant temperature, eliminating the need for a thermal cycler.
- Speed: Can achieve detectable levels of amplification within 10-20 minutes.
- Versatility: Capable of amplifying both DNA and RNA (with the addition of a reverse transcriptase).
- Simplicity: Requires minimal equipment, making it suitable for point-of-care testing (POCT) and field applications.
Applications
- Point-of-Care Diagnostics: Ideal for rapid, on-site testing in clinical and field settings.
- Pathogen Detection: Used for detecting viral, bacterial, and other pathogenic DNA/RNA.
- Resource-Limited Settings: Suitable for use in areas with limited access to laboratory infrastructure
Core Enzymes
T4 UvsX Recombinase
T4 UvsX recombinase, derived from T4 phage, is a homolog of the RecA/Rad51 family. RecA/Rad51 recombinase family plays an important role in the repair of double-stranded DNA break and the restart of replication forks. T4 UvsX recombinase can anchor on single-stranded DNA together with other recombinase and activate it to scan for homologous sequences on other double-stranded DNA for further strand replacement. The enzyme has no nuclease activity.
T4 UvsY Protein
T4 UvsY Protein, a phage T4 recombination mediator protein, plays an important role in T4 homologous recombination. During the recombination, T4 UvsX recombinase must compete with the prebound gp32 single-stranded binding protein for DNA-binding sites. T4 UvsY protein stimulates this filament nucleation event, promoting the combination of T4 UvsX recombinase with single-stranded DNA.
T4 Gene 32 Protein
T4 Gene 32 Protein is a single-stranded DNA binding protein required for bacteriophage T4 replication and repair. It coordinately binds and stabilizes the transiently formed ssDNA region and plays an important structural role in the process of T4 phage DNA replication. The protein has also been widely used to stabilize and label ssDNA regions in order to observe the structure of intracellular DNA with electron microscopy.
Bsu DNA Polymerase
Bsu DNA Polymerase, derived from Bacillus subtilis, was obtained by truncating the first 296 AAs of the Bacillus subtilis DNA polymerase (Bsu) I gene. This polymerase retains its 5’→ 3’ DNA polymerase activity with its 5’→ 3’ exonuclease domain removed. Bsu DNA Polymerase naturally lacks the 3’→ 5’ exonuclease activity, which can be used for recombinase amplification.
Sau DNA Polymerase
Sau DNA polymerase is a DNA polymerase with strand displacement activity, which can be used for recombinase isothermal amplification. The protein-DNA complex formed by the combination of recombinant enzyme UvsX and primers can find homologous sequences in double-stranded DNA. Once the primer locates the homologous sequence, a strand displacement reaction will occur. Sau DNA polymerase starts DNA synthesis, and exponentially amplifies the target region on the template. The replaced DNA strand will bind to SSB to prevent further replacement.
Bst DNA/RNA Polymerase
Bst DNA/RNA Polymerase is a mixture of Bst polymerase and extremely thermostable reverse transcriptase (65°C tolerant), which is suitable for the isothermal amplification reaction of RNA. It can detect low-sensitivity RNA molecules. This enzyme is recommended in isothermal amplification experiments using RNA as a template. In addition, Bst DNA/RNA Polymerase can also perform isothermal amplification of DNA templates.
Exonuclease III
Exonuclease III was derived from E.coli, with 3 '- 5' exonuclease activity, acts on double-stranded DNA, and gradually cuts single nucleotides from the 3 'OH terminal direction. Each time the enzyme binds to the substrate for catalysis, only a few nucleotides are removed, resulting in progressive deletion within the DNA molecule group.
Endonuclease IV
Endonuclease IV, also known as Nfo, is derived from E.Coli, involved in DNA damage repair. The enzyme can recognize the AP site (apurinic/apyrimidinic site) on double-stranded DNA, and cleave the first phosphodiester bond at the 5´ end of the AP site to generate 3´ hydroxyl groups and 5´ deoxyribose phosphate terminals.
DNA-Free RPA Core Enzymes
We also offer DNA-Free RPA core enzymes, which has undergone a rigorous E. coli DNA removal process
Evolution of RPA System
1Gen-1 RPA System
Highly stable amplification system
2Gen-2 RPA System
Introduction of an additional Sucrose-Sucrose Phosphorylase Energy System, making the amplification system even more stable and reliable.
3Gen-3 RPA System
Introduction of an additional dUTP-UDG-UGI System to effectively prevent aerosol contamination.
4Gen-4 RPA System
Revolutionary Exclusive Multiplex Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA) Kit Capable of Completing Direct Amplification of DNA/RNA within 10 to 20 Minutes.
RPA System Portfolio
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