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Two-Step RT-PCR

Promega offers two systems for first-strand cDNA synthesis with components that are performance tested in two-step RT-PCR: ImProm-II™ Reverse Transcription System (.pdf, 335kb) and the 
Reverse Transcription System
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How Two-Step RT-PCR Works
Two-step RT-PCR protocols use either oligo(dT) primers or random primers to prime first-strand cDNA synthesis and reverse transcribe all messages in a particular sample. Two-step protocols uncouple reverse transcription (RT) allowing you to perform multiple PCR and therefore answer many questions from a single RNA sample. Two-step methods can be homogeneous by combining the RT and PCR steps. Gene-specific priming can be used as well.


We offer a diverse selection of reverse transcriptases including M-MLV, AMV and ImProm-II™ Reverse Transcriptases for those who prefer to 'mix and match' their own reaction components. Oligo(dT) Primers and Random Hexamer Primers for priming first-strand synthesis are also available from Promega. 

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Reverse Transcription System

ImProm-II™ Reverse Transcriptase

AMV Reverse Transcriptase

M-MLV Reverse Transcriptase