Description
It’s Purpose:
The MJ Research PTC-200 PCR Thermal Cycler is a laboratory instrument used to amplify DNA samples through the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique. The instrument can accommodate up to 96-well PCR plates and has a temperature range of 0°C to 100°C, allowing for various PCR protocols such as denaturation, annealing, and extension.
The PTC-200 thermal cycler has a heated lid that enables oil-free cycling, reducing the risk of cross-contamination between samples. It also has a gradient feature that allows for temperature optimization across the block, facilitating the amplification of different samples in the same PCR run.
Acme’s Summary:
The instrument is programmable, allowing users to customize their protocols with different cycling parameters such as time, temperature, and ramp rate. The PTC-200 also has a variety of additional features such as a pause function, an automatic restart after a power failure, and the ability to hold samples at a specific temperature.
Overall, the MJ Research PTC-200 PCR Thermal Cycler is a versatile and reliable instrument used in research laboratories for PCR applications, making it an essential tool for molecular biology research.
Top 3 Competitors
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5 Best Things:
- Versatile: The PTC-200 can accommodate different PCR protocols and can run up to 96 samples simultaneously, allowing for high throughput.
- Temperature range: The temperature range of 0°C to 100°C makes it possible to perform a wide variety of PCR protocols with different annealing temperatures and extension times.
- Gradient feature: The gradient feature allows for temperature optimization across the block, facilitating the amplification of different samples in the same PCR run.
- Programmable: The PTC-200 is fully programmable, allowing users to customize their protocols with different cycling parameters such as time, temperature, and ramp rate.
- Heated lid: The PTC-200 has a heated lid that enables oil-free cycling, reducing the risk of cross-contamination between samples, and can be programmed to apply different pressures to optimize thermal contact.