Takara Bio USA, Inc., manufactures and distributes products under the Takara™, Clontech®, and Cellartis® brands. These products include kits, reagents, and instruments for life sciences research applications, including NGS, PCR, gene delivery, genome editing, stem cell research, cloning, nucleic acid and protein purification, and automated sample preparation. Our comprehensive cloning portfolio supports both traditional methods and In-Fusion® Cloning, a unique and highly efficient method for seamless cloning. This ligation-free protocol is adaptable to a wide range of applications, including multiple-fragment cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, and automated high-throughput workflows.
Protocols for Cloning Without Restriction Enzymes or Ligases
There are many cloning methods that do not require restriction enzymes or ligases. Read below to learn about how to achieve seamless cloning results via Topoisomerase cloning, SLIC, and Gibson. Method #1: Topoisomerase Technology Topoisomerase technology requires no special primers and no ligases – it is as easy as cloning comes. This technology is based…
Site-Directed Mutagenesis Tips and Tricks
There are a few different ways of approaching site-directed mutagenesis. Here, I’ll give you a quick introduction to inverse PCR and why it’s useful, as well as going through a full protocol for SDM using modified primers!
Ligation Independent Cloning Primer Design
Ligation independent cloning (LIC) is an easy and effective method to ensure successful cloning, all without the need for ligation. As easy as the technique is, designing primers can be a bit tricky. In this article, we will present a quick overview on primer design for ligation independent cloning.