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Luna Universal (RT)-qPCR Reagents

For best and most reliable qPCR results – Luna Universal (RT)-qPCR Reagents

We recommend the new Luna Universal (RT)-qPCR reagents from New England Biolabs for your qPCR experiments! They utilize state-of-the-art and unique enzyme technology and are optimized for best performance:

The Luna qPCR reaction mixes are based on a unique, aptamer-based Hot Start Taq DNA Polymerase and are provided with a novel passive reference dye that eliminates the need for additional components. This dye makes Luna compatible with all common platforms including ROX-dependent devices.

The reverse transcriptase in the Luna RT-qPCR kits is a newly, in silico developed WarmStart enzyme that offers robust performance and high thermostability. Pptimized for subsequent qPCR, it is the best RTase on the market today.

Extensive comparative tests show that Luna Universal (RT)-qPCR reagents are clearly superior to conventional qPCR reagents!

RT-qPCR an humanem GAPDH mittels Luna Universal One-Step RT-qPCR Kit (enthält Luna WarmStart Reverse Transcriptase) über 8-log Verdünnungsstufen der Input RNA (0,1 pg – 1 µg Jurkat Gesamt-RNA) und 8 Replikaten pro Verdünnung. NTC = Kontrolle ohne RNA Input.
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Performance! Performance! Performance!

Superior performance and reliability!

In thousands and thousands of tests on a wide variety of samples, we have optimized all Luna products for you according to the MIQE guidelines for “best qPCR practice”, including the following criteria:

  • PCR efficiency
  • Sensitivity
  • Specificity
  • Cq reproducibility
  • Quality of PCR curves (curve steepness, curve progressions)

When using Luna Universal (RT)-qPCR reagents, you are also safe from false positive signals due to carry-over contaminations from previous PCRs. Our kits use dUTP in the amplification mix for optional of UDG digestion.

Es wurden Fluoreszenz-basierte Kits verschiedener Hersteller im Vergleich mit dem LUNA Universal qPCR Master Mix (#M3003) von zwei unterschiedlichen Testpersonen mit jeweils 18 verschiedenen Templates in Triplikaten getestet und basierend auf den Kriterien der MIQE-Guidelines bewertet.

NEB has developed a new method to easily represent the quality of qPCR data (based on MIQE criteria*), the Dots in Boxes. All key features of a qPCR experiment are presented in one point.

Each experiment is carried out in triplicates and five dilution steps (amplification diagram, bottom right). The no template control (NTC) is also carried as a triplicate, so that an experiment or data point results from 18 reactions.
The efficiency in percent (standard curve, top left) is plotted against the ΔCq value (dot plot, middle), the difference between the average Cq value of the lowest concentration and the Cq value of the NTC.
Our performance criteria are an efficiency in the range of 90-110%, as well as a ΔCq value ≥3, the range is marked in the diagram by the green box.
Further performance criteria are recorded in the quality index (quality score, top right) and contain:

  • linearity of the standard curve, represented by R2
  • reproducibility (consistency of triplicates)
  • consistent fluorescence, by similar endpoint fluorescence values (RFUmax)
  • curve slope is in the linear range
  • sigmoidal curve shape

The quality index is represented by size and filling of the data point. A large filled point inside the box corresponds to a successful experiment that has met all criteria.

*This evaluation is based on the international MIQE qPCR/RT-qPCR guidelines (Bustin, S.A. et al. (2009) Clin Chem. 55, 611-22 and Trombley Hall, A. et al. (2013) PLoS One 8(9):e73845).

Luna Dots in Boxes

Download our Whitepaper to learn more about the “Dots in Boxes” method:

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Advantages:
  • Simple reaction setup and fast protocols
  • Highest reliability and reproducibility
  • Excellent sensitivity and accuracy on all templates (AT-rich, GC-rich,...)
  • Luna Universal (RT)-qPCR reagents are compatible with all qPCR machines and are available for both dye and probe-based detection.
  • A highly visible blue dye in the Luna mixes protects you from annoying and unwanted pipetting errors.
  • Favourable price per reaction

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Find the right Luna product for your application:

Products

PRODUKT Art. # GRÖSSE PREIS
Luna Universal Probe One-Step RT-qPCR Kit w/o ROX E3007E 2.500 rxns 1.885 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
Luna Cell Ready One-Step RT-qPCR Kit E3030S 100 + 500 rxns 996 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
Luna Cell Ready Lysis Module E3032S 100 rxns 496 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
Luna® Universal qPCR Master Mix M3003S 200 rxns (2x1ml) 115 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
M3003L 500 rxns (5x1ml) 260 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
M3003X 1000 rxns (10x1ml) 465 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
M3003E 2500 rxns (1x25ml) 1.040 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
Luna® Universal Probe qPCR Master Mix M3004S 200 rxns (2x1ml) 96 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
M3004L 500 rxns (5x1ml) 218 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
M3004X 1000 rxns (10x1ml) 400 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
M3004E 2500 rxns (1x25ml) 894 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
Luna® Universal One-Step RT-qPCR Kit E3005S 200 rxns 236 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
E3005L 500 rxns 540 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
E3005X 1000 rxns 942 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
E3005E 2500 rxns 2.084 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
Luna® Universal Probe One-Step RT-qPCR Kit E3006S 200 rxns 215 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
E3006L 500 rxns 486 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
E3006X 1000 rxns 855 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
E3006E 2500 rxns 1.885 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
Luna Probe One-Step RT-qPCR 4X Mix with UDG M3019S 200 rxns 330 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
M3019L 500 rxns 742 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
M3019X 1000 rxns 1.320 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
M3019E 2000 rxns 2.330 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
LunaScript RT SuperMix Kit E3010S 25 rxns 138 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
E3010L 100 rxns 448 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
Luna Cell Ready Lysis Module E3032S 100 rxns 496 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
Luna Cell Ready One-Step RT-qPCR Kit E3030S 100 + 500 rxns 996 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen
Luna Cell Ready Probe One-Step RT-qPCR Kit E3031S 100 + 500 rxns 946 € In den Shop wechseln Produktinformationen

As of: 01.01.2023

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