PCR

Amplification of DNA fragments by DNA polymerase to produce millions of copies

PCR (polymerase chain reaction) utilizes the ability of naturally occurring DNA polymerases to extend short single-stranded primers that hybridize to the target template DNA. Despite its wide utility, most commercially available PCR reagents are remarkably similar, with any performance difference among them being attributed to differences in buffer formulation or enzyme concentration. These reagents contain wild-type enzymes, isolated from nature without modification. Roche offers the KAPA PCR reagents containing DNA polymerase and other enzymes selected through our directed evolution technology to deliver high-quality results for specific PCR applications.

Roche offers the KAPA PCR reagents optimally suited for a variety of applications. KAPA HiFi PCR Kits, which use KAPA HiFi DNA Polymerase engineered for high fidelity and robustness, are used specifically for library amplification.

Available Products by Application

Application	Product	Features and Benefits
Cloning	KAPA Long Range PCR Kits	Amplification of inserts up to 15 kb with high sensitivity and an error rate 4X lower than Taq DNA polymerase. Compatible with TA cloning
Colony PCR	KAPA2G Robust PCR Kits	Improved tolerance to PCR inhibitors results in higher success rates and streamlined workflows with common E. coli and S. cerevisiae strains*
Crude Sample PCR	KAPA2G Robust PCR Kits KAPA3G Plant PCR Kits KAPA Mouse Genotyping Kits	Improved resistance to many inhibitors commonly found in crude samples—such as denatured protein, salts and metabolites—results in higher PCR success rates and more streamlined workflows* Improved resistance to inhibitors co-purified in plant DNA extracts, and amplification directly from plant tissues enable higher-throughput workflows and eliminate the need for expensive and time-consuming purification* Increased throughput and decreased turnaround time* Better performance compared to other available crude extraction methods *
Direct Plant PCR	KAPA3G Plant PCR Kits	Improved resistance to inhibitors co-purified in plant DNA extracts, and amplification directly from plant tissues enable higher-throughput workflows and eliminate the need for expensive and time-consuming purification*
Fast PCR	KAPA2G Fast PCR Kits	Higher specific activity and processivity significantly reduces PCR cycling times by 50% without a loss in performance*
GC-rich PCR	KAPA2G Robust PCR Kits	Robust performance, shorter cycling times, streamlined workflows and higher success rates across a wide variety of template types and amplicons*
Genotyping	KAPA2G Robust PCR Kits KAPA2G Fast PCR Kits KAPA Taq PCR Kits KAPA Mouse Genotyping Kits	Robust performance, shorter cycling times, streamlined workflows and higher success rates across a wide variety of template types and amplicons* Reduced PCR cycling times and improved success rates streamline workflows for routine genotyping* High quality and optimal formulation for routine genotyping applications Increased throughput and decreased turnaround time* Better performance compared to other available crude extraction methods*
High-fidelity PCR	KAPA Long Range PCR Kits	Recommended for the amplification of longer targets up 15 kb with improved sensitivity and an error rate 4X lower than Taq DNA polymerase
Long-range PCR	KAPA Long Range PCR Kits	Recommended for the amplification of longer targets up 15 kb with improved sensitivity and an error rate 4X lower than Taq DNA polymerase*
Multiplex PCR	KAPA2G Fast Multiplex Kits	Increased specific activity and processivity, formulated for highly sensitive and uniform multiplex amplification*
Single-protocol PCR	KAPA2G Robust PCR Kits KAPA2G Fast PCR Kits	Robust performance across a wide range of GC- and AT-rich templates streamlines workflows while reducing turnaround times. Recommended for end-point applications using gel electrophoresis Broad coverage of both AT- and GC-rich targets consolidates protocols and reduces cycling times. Recommended for higher sensitivity detection such as capillary electrophoresis and Sanger sequencing workflows

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*Data on file.

Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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PCR

Amplification of DNA fragments by DNA polymerase to produce millions of copies

Roche | Sequencing Solutions KAPA Mouse Genotyping Kits

Roche | Sequencing Solutions KAPA2G Robust PCR Kits

Roche | Sequencing Solutions KAPA2G Fast PCR Kits

Roche | Sequencing Solutions KAPA2G Fast Multiplex Kits

KAPA Express Extract Kits

Roche | Sequencing Solutions KAPA Long Range PCR Kits

Roche | Sequencing Solutions KAPA3G Plant PCR Kits

Roche | Sequencing Solutions KAPA Taq PCR Kits

Roche | Sequencing Solutions KAPA dNTPs