The Primer Express™ Software v3.0.1 allows you to design your own primers and probes using TaqMan™ and SYBR™ Green I dye chemistries for gene quantitation and allelic discrimination (SNP) real-time PCR applications
Developed specifically for use with our StepOne™, StepOnePlus™, 7300, 7500, 7500 Fast, 7900HT, ViiA™ 7, and QuantStudio™ real-time PCR systems, Primer Express™ Software provides customized application-specific documents for absolute⁄relative quantitation and allelic discrimination
Enables individual oligonucleotide design for real-time PCR applications
Supports assays based on TaqMan™ and SYBR™ Green I dye chemistries
Provides design flexibility, ease-of-use, and requires minimal optimization
Provides robust assay performance when used in accordance with Rapid Assay Development Guidelines (RADG)
Easy-to-Learn Software The Primer Express™ Software v3.0.1 is flexible, easy to learn and to use, and requires minimal optimization
It includes an algorithm optimized specifically for use with TaqMan™-based reagents, recommended primer⁄probe concentrations, and default thermal cycling conditions
Primer Express™ Software also supports assays based on the SYBR™ Green I dye
This minimizes the need for assay optimization and streamlines the design process
The software also allows customized designs if the probe and⁄or one or more primers are known
Default and adjustable parameters (Figure 1) provide the flexibility required for all users, regard Simple to Use Simplicity and flexibility are the hallmarks of Primer Express™ Software v3.0.1, which is fully compatible with all StepOne™, StepOnePlus™, 7300, 7500, 7500 Fast, 7900HT, ViiA™ 7, and QuantStudio™ real-time PCR systems
Whether your research includes gene quantitation or allelic discrimination studies, Primer Express™ Software belongs in your lab
Automated and Manual Primer⁄Probe Design The Primer Express™ Software v3.0.1 will design your primers and probes automatically, or you can design them manually
For automated design, simply choose either TaqMan ™ or TaqMan™ MGB assays
If you know the sequence, you need only to import (or copy and paste) the sequence and quickly view your results
Alternatively, if you prefer to design the primers and probes manually, the procedure is equally simple and straight-forward as well
Rapid Assay Development Guidelines The Primer Express ™ Software v3.0.1 was designed with our Rapid Assay Development Guidelines (RADG)
The RADG are a simple yet comprehensive set of guidelines for use with our real-time PCR instruments and reagents
Many traditional variables, including magnesium chloride concentration and the thermal cycling protocol itself, have been standardized, which substantially reduces assay development time