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Gradient Thermal Cycler

As of my last update in September 2021, a Gradient Thermal Cycler is a laboratory instrument used in molecular biology and genetics research. It is also known as a PCR machine (Polymerase Chain Reaction machine) and is essential for the amplification of DNA sequences through the PCR process.


Here is a description of a Gradient Thermal Cycler:


Function: The primary function of the Gradient Thermal Cycler is to perform the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). PCR is a technique used to amplify specific regions of DNA by repeatedly heating and cooling the reaction mixture to facilitate DNA denaturation, annealing of primers, and extension of DNA strands by a DNA polymerase enzyme.


Temperature Control: The thermal cycler has precise temperature control capabilities, allowing it to regulate the temperature at specific intervals during the PCR process. It can quickly and accurately change temperatures between different steps of the PCR cycle.


Block: The thermal cycler contains a metal block (often made of aluminum) with wells or tubes where the PCR reaction mixture is placed. The block can be heated and cooled rapidly, ensuring that the DNA undergoes the necessary temperature changes for each step of the PCR process.


Gradient Feature: One of the significant features of a Gradient Thermal Cycler is the ability to create a temperature gradient across the block. This means that different regions of the block can be set to different temperatures simultaneously. This is particularly useful when optimizing PCR conditions or testing different primer annealing temperatures, as it allows multiple reactions to be performed at various temperatures in the same run.


Advanced Gradient Thermal Cyclers; Capacity: 96 times 0-2-ml; Tube: 0-2 ml; Tube: 8-strips-half-skirt 96-wells-plate-no-skirt-96-wells-plate; For more, visit Labozon.com!


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