Reaction system for performing in the amplification of nucleic acids
First Claim
1. A method of carrying out a rapid amplification reaction, the method comprising supplying to a reagent well in a disposable unit:
- (a) a sample that contains or is suspected of containing a target nucleic acid sequence;
(b) primers, nucleotides and enzymes required to effect the amplification reaction;
(c) a buffer system; and
(d) a blocking agent, andsubjecting the disposable unit to amplification conditions such that target nucleic acid present within the sample is amplified,wherein the disposable unit comprises a thermally conducting layer, comprising a metal layer, and a facing layer having one or more reagent wells of up to 1000 microns in depth defined therebetween.
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Abstract
A method of carrying out an amplification reaction, said method comprising supplying to a well in a disposable unit (a) a sample which contains or is suspected of containing a target nucleic acid sequence (b) primers, nucleotides and enzymes required to effect said amplification reaction and (c) a buffer system, and subjecting the unit to thermal cycling conditions such that any target nucleic acid present within the sample is amplified; wherein the disposable unit comprises a thermally conducting layer and a facing layer having one or more reagent wells of up to 1000 microns in depth defined therebetween; and the reaction mixture comprises at least one of the following: A) a buffer system wherein the pH is above 8.3; B) a detergent; and/or C) a blocking agent. Apparatus for effecting the method as well as disposable units for use in the method are described. The method is particularly suitable for rapid PCR reactions.
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1. A method of carrying out a rapid amplification reaction, the method comprising supplying to a reagent well in a disposable unit:
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(a) a sample that contains or is suspected of containing a target nucleic acid sequence; (b) primers, nucleotides and enzymes required to effect the amplification reaction; (c) a buffer system; and (d) a blocking agent, and subjecting the disposable unit to amplification conditions such that target nucleic acid present within the sample is amplified, wherein the disposable unit comprises a thermally conducting layer, comprising a metal layer, and a facing layer having one or more reagent wells of up to 1000 microns in depth defined therebetween. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of carrying out an amplification reaction, the method comprising supplying to a reagent well in a disposable unit:
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(a) a sample that contains or is suspected of containing a target nucleic acid sequence; (b) primers, nucleotides and enzymes required to effect the amplification reaction; and (c) a buffer system having a concentration of 30-70 mM; and (d) a blocking agent, and subjecting the disposable unit to thermal cycling conditions such that any target nucleic acid present within the sample is amplified, wherein the disposable unit comprises a thermally conducting layer, comprising a metal layer, and a facing layer having one or more reagent wells of up to 1000 microns in depth defined therebetween. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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