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Redesigned STR System Provides Most Complete DNA Profiles
Promega Launches PowerPlex® 16 HS System
MADISON, WISCONSIN (March 12, 2009)
Promega announces a new 16-locus STR system that makes it
possible to get complete profiles from inhibited DNA
samples. Forensic samples are very often compromised by
substances like dirt, fabric dyes or blood. Analyzing these
samples with the STR products currently available can mean
inconclusive results. The robust and sensitive design of
PowerPlex 16 HS means that fewer analyses will need to be
repeated, saving both time and money.
The optimized buffer contained in the PowerPlex 16 HS System
makes it possible to obtain the most informative results
with challenging samples. Full profiles can be achieved with
higher levels of inhibitors than previously possible. In
cases with very limited DNA, like touch samples, PowerPlex
16 HS proves to be extremely sensitive giving complete
profiles with 100pg of DNA and interpretable data with much
less sample.
The newly designed STR product comes complete with internal
lane standard in addition to hot-start Taq DNA polymerase
premixed in the reaction buffer. The simplified protocol
requires fewer pipetting steps which reduces the likelihood
of human error. Labs can simplify their purchasing and
inventory demands with increased performance and inclusion
of needed reagent components in one kit, PowerPlex 16 HS
provides a single system to process all laboratory samples,
from routine database samples to the most difficult,
low-level cases.
For more information, visit
www.promega.com/powerplex16hs/
About Promegaa
Promega Corporation is a leader in
providing innovative solutions and technical support to the life
sciences industry. The company's 2,000 products enable
scientists worldwide to advance their knowledge in genomics,
proteomics, cellular analysis, molecular diagnostics and human
identification. Founded in 1978, the company is headquartered in
Madison, WI, USA with branches in 14 countries and over 50
global distributors. For more information about Promega, visit
www.promega.com
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