To stitch together large DNA templates from oligonucleotide fragments.
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Using Klenow Fragment (3′→5′ exo–)
This reaction will extend to single-stranded oligos with overlap to generate a complete double-stranded DNA.
The complete reaction looks like this:
component
[stock]
volume
Oligo 1
10 µM
2 µl
Oligo 2
10 µM
2 µl
NEBuffer 2
10×
2 µl
dNTPs
2 mM each
0.3
Klenow Fragment (3′→5&prime exo–)
5,000 units/ml
0.2 µl
ddH2O
13.5 µl
Total
20 µl
First mix together oligonucleotides and water. Heat to 90°C for 2 minutes and cool at room temperature to denature and anneal the strands for extension. Add buffer and dNTPs. Mix. Add Enzyme. Mix gently. Incubate at 37°C for 10 minutes to 1 hour.