Invitrogen AccuPrime DNA polymerases utilize AccuPrime accessory proteins for improved PCR yield and specificity. AccuPrime technology is used in Taq, Pfx, and GC-rich formulations.

AccuPrime technology

The thermostable AccuPrime accessory proteins enhance specific primer-template hybridization during every cycle of PCR, preventing mispriming and improving PCR specificity and yield. In addition, AccuPrime enzymes are designed with antibodies that are specific to the DNA polymerase, inhibiting its activity at room temperature and providing an automatic hot start. Figure 1 illustrates the mechanism of AccuPrime technology.


Comparison of Platinum and AccuPrime DNA polymerases

Properties of Platinum DNA polymerases and AccuPrime DNA polymerases are compared for their use in high-fidelity PCR, hot-start PCR, and GC-rich PCR.

 

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Platinum SuperFi II DNA Polymerase

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AccuPrime Taq DNA Polymerase, High Fidelity

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AccuPrime Pfx DNA Polymerase

Fidelity (vs. Taq)>300x9x26x
Hot-start modification   
Universal primer annealing NoNo
Amplification range20 kb*≤20 kb (with Buffer II)≤12 kb
Amplicon overhangBlunt3′A and bluntBlunt
GC-rich format NoNo
Inhibitor tolerance NoNo
DNA synthesis rate15–30 sec/kb60 sec/kb60 sec/kb
Residual bacterial gDNA≤1 copy (per 50 μL rxn)Not testedNot tested
Buffer systemOne optimized buffer
(GC enhancer not required)
Two buffers
(based on template type)
One buffer
Product formatsStand-alone polymerase:
Colorless
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Master mix:
Colorless
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Green**
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Stand-alone polymerase:
Colorless
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Stand-alone polymerase:
Colorless
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*Amplification up to 40 kb is possible depending on complexity of template DNA. Learn more about High Fidelity Platinum SuperFi II DNA polymerase.
**Contains green buffer that includes density reagent and two tracking dyes for direct gel loading.

 

Platinum II Taq Hot-Start DNA Polymerase

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AccuPrime Taq DNA Polymerase System

Hot-start modification  
Fidelity (vs. Taq)1x2x
Amplification range≤5 kb≤5 kb
Inhibitor tolerance No
DNA synthesis rate15 sec/kb60 sec/kb
Amplicon overhang3′A3′A
Universal primer annealing No
Residual bacterial gDNA≤1 copy/enzyme unitNot tested
GC-rich format No
MultiplexingUp to 15Up to 20
Buffer systemOne optimized buffer
(GC enhancer supplied in a separate vial)
Two buffers
(based on template type)
Product formats

Stand-alone polymerase:
 Colorless
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Master mix:
 Colorless
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 Green*
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Stand-alone polymerase:
 Colorless
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*Contains green buffer that includes density reagent and two tracking dyes for direct gel loading.

 

package and three tubes of reagents

Platinum SuperFi II DNA Polymerase

package and three tubes of reagents

Platinum II Taq DNA Polymerase

package and four tubes of reagents

AccuPrime GC-Rich DNA Polymerase

GC-rich amplification>65% GC>65% GC>65% GC
Hot-start modification  No
Fidelity (vs. Taq)>300x1x2x
Amplification range20 kb*≤5 kb≤5 kb
Amplicon overhangBlunt3′ABlunt
Inhibitor tolerance  No
DNA synthesis rate15–30 sec/kb15 sec/kb60 sec/kb
Universal primer annealing  No
Residual bacterial gDNA≤1 copy (per 50 μL rxn)≤1 copy (per 50 μL rxn)Not tested
Buffer systemOne optimized buffer
(GC enhancer not required)
One optimized buffer
(GC enhancer supplied in a separate vial)
Two-buffer system
(based on GC%)
Product formatsStand-alone polymerase:
 Colorless
Order now
 
Master mix:
 Colorless
Order now
 Green**
Order now
Stand-alone polymerase:
Colorless
Order now

Master mix:
 Colorless
Order now
 Green**
Order now
Stand-alone polymerase:
 Colorless
Order now

*Amplification up to 40 kb is possible depending on complexity of template DNA.
**Contains green buffer that includes density reagent and two tracking dyes for direct gel loading.

 

package and three tubes of reagents

Platinum SuperFi II DNA Polymerase

package and four tubes of reagents

AccuPrime Taq DNA Polymerase, High Fidelity

Product photo of package and three tubes of reagents

AccuPrime Pfx DNA Polymerase

Fidelity (vs. Taq)>300x9x26x
Hot-start modification   
Universal primer annealing NoNo
Amplification range20 kb*≤20 kb (with Buffer II)≤12 kb
Amplicon overhangBlunt3′A and bluntBlunt
GC-rich format NoNo
Inhibitor tolerance NoNo
DNA synthesis rate15–30 sec/kb60 sec/kb60 sec/kb
Residual bacterial gDNA≤1 copy (per 50 μL rxn)Not testedNot tested
Buffer systemOne optimized buffer
(GC enhancer not required)
Two buffers
(based on template type)
One buffer
Product formatsStand-alone polymerase:
Colorless
Order now

Master mix:
Colorless
Order now
Green**
Order now
Stand-alone polymerase:
Colorless
Order now
Stand-alone polymerase:
Colorless
Order now

*Amplification up to 40 kb is possible depending on complexity of template DNA. Learn more about High Fidelity Platinum SuperFi II DNA polymerase.
**Contains green buffer that includes density reagent and two tracking dyes for direct gel loading.

 

Platinum II Taq Hot-Start DNA Polymerase

Product photo of package and four tubes of reagents

AccuPrime Taq DNA Polymerase System

Hot-start modification  
Fidelity (vs. Taq)1x2x
Amplification range≤5 kb≤5 kb
Inhibitor tolerance No
DNA synthesis rate15 sec/kb60 sec/kb
Amplicon overhang3′A3′A
Universal primer annealing No
Residual bacterial gDNA≤1 copy/enzyme unitNot tested
GC-rich format No
MultiplexingUp to 15Up to 20
Buffer systemOne optimized buffer
(GC enhancer supplied in a separate vial)
Two buffers
(based on template type)
Product formats

Stand-alone polymerase:
 Colorless
Order now

Master mix:
 Colorless
Order now
 Green*
Order now

Stand-alone polymerase:
 Colorless
Order now

*Contains green buffer that includes density reagent and two tracking dyes for direct gel loading.

 

package and three tubes of reagents

Platinum SuperFi II DNA Polymerase

package and three tubes of reagents

Platinum II Taq DNA Polymerase

package and four tubes of reagents

AccuPrime GC-Rich DNA Polymerase

GC-rich amplification>65% GC>65% GC>65% GC
Hot-start modification  No
Fidelity (vs. Taq)>300x1x2x
Amplification range20 kb*≤5 kb≤5 kb
Amplicon overhangBlunt3′ABlunt
Inhibitor tolerance  No
DNA synthesis rate15–30 sec/kb15 sec/kb60 sec/kb
Universal primer annealing  No
Residual bacterial gDNA≤1 copy (per 50 μL rxn)≤1 copy (per 50 μL rxn)Not tested
Buffer systemOne optimized buffer
(GC enhancer not required)
One optimized buffer
(GC enhancer supplied in a separate vial)
Two-buffer system
(based on GC%)
Product formatsStand-alone polymerase:
 Colorless
Order now
 
Master mix:
 Colorless
Order now
 Green**
Order now
Stand-alone polymerase:
Colorless
Order now

Master mix:
 Colorless
Order now
 Green**
Order now
Stand-alone polymerase:
 Colorless
Order now

*Amplification up to 40 kb is possible depending on complexity of template DNA.
**Contains green buffer that includes density reagent and two tracking dyes for direct gel loading.


AccuPrime DNA polymerases: Selection guide

The table below summarizes AccuPrime DNA polymerases and formats available for PCR.

 

package and four tubes of reagents

AccuPrime Taq DNA Polymerase, High Fidelity

package and three tubes of reagents

AccuPrime Pfx DNA Polymerase

package and four tubes of reagents

AccuPrime GC-Rich DNA Polymerase

package and four tubes of reagents

AccuPrime Taq DNA Polymerase System

DNA polymerase(s)Blend of Taq DNA polymerase and proofreading GB-D enzyme from Pyrococcus speciesRecombinant KOD enzyme from Thermococcus speciesDNA polymerase cloned from Pyrolobus fumariusAccuPrime Taq DNA polymerase
Hot-start modification  No 
Enhanced specificity with AccuPrime accessory proteins    
Fidelity
(vs. Taq)
9x26x2x2x
Amplicon overhang3′A and bluntBluntBlunt3′A
Product formats

Stand-alone enzyme with the two-buffer system:

  • Buffer I for plasmids, cDNA, and λ DNA;
  • Buffer II for gDNA.
Stand-alone enzyme

Stand-alone enzyme with the two-buffer system:

  • Buffer A for GC-rich gDNA targets;
  • Buffer B for non–GC-rich gDNA, cDNA, plasmids, and λ DNA.

Stand-alone enzyme with the two-buffer system:

  • Buffer I for small gDNA amplicons (≤200 bp), cDNA, and plasmids;
  • Buffer II for gDNA (200 bp–4 kb).
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