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AMV (avian myeloblastosis virus) is an avian alpharetrovirus that causes acute myeloblastic leukemia (myeloblastosis) in chickens. Its reverse transcriptase, AMV RT, builds DNA from dNTPs on an RNA or DNA template. This kit measures the DNA that AMV RT makes.
Kit vs Kit Plus
The only difference is the enzyme: AMV100K has all reagents except the enzyme, while AMV100KE also includes 7 µl of 500 x AMV RT. Both are for 100 assays.
| Kit (enzyme not included), 100 assays (AMV100K) | 100 assays |
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| Kit Plus (enzyme included), 100 assays (AMV100KE) | 100 assays |
Kit Components
| Component | Kit (enzyme not included), 100 assays (AMV100K) | Kit Plus (enzyme included), 100 assays (AMV100KE) |
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| 10 x Buffer | 400 µl | 400 µl |
| 100 x Template | 33 µl | 33 µl |
| 100 x dNTPs (10 mM dATP, 10 mM dGTP) | 33 µl | 33 µl |
| 2 x Dye | 1550 µl | 1550 µl |
| 50 mM EDTA | 1550 µl | 1550 µl |
| 500 x AMV RT (25 U/µl) | Not included | 7 µl |
Assay Principle
AMV RT makes DNA from the supplied template and dNTPs. A fluorescence dye diluted in EDTA is then added, and the signal at 535 nm (excitation 485 nm) reflects the DNA made, so inhibitors lower the signal.
Specifications
| Assay Target | AMV reverse transcriptase activity |
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| Target Type | Reverse Transcriptase |
| Organism | AMV |
| Assay Type | Enzyme Activity Assay; Inhibitor Screening Assay |
| Detection Method | Fluorescence |
| Detection Wavelength | Ex 485 nm / Em 535 nm |
| Plate Format | 384-well or 96-well plate |
| Instrument Required | Fluorescence microplate reader |
| Size | 100 assays |
| Storage | Please contact us to confirm storage conditions. |
| Shipping | Shipped frozen. |
Protocol
The manufacturer's protocol describes the procedure and reaction volumes.
- AMV Reverse Transcriptase Assay (PDF, see Documents): Covers catalog # AMV100K, AMV100KE.
Safety & Handling
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