Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase
Product informationCode | Name | Size | Quantity | Price | |
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M0491S |
Q5 High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase |
100 units ( 2,000 units/ml ) | - | Unavailable in your region | |
M0491L |
Q5 High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase |
500 units ( 2,000 units/ml ) | - | Unavailable in your region |
Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase
Product Introduction
Fidelity at its finest.
Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase sets a new standard for both fidelity and robust performance. With the highest fidelity amplification available (~280 times higher than Taq), Q5 DNA Polymerase results in ultra-low error rates. Q5 DNA Polymerase is composed of a novel polymerase that is fused to the processivity-enhancing Sso7d DNA binding domain, improving speed, fidelity and reliability of performance.
Working with uracil-containing DNA templates or using dUTP? Learn about Q5U Hot Start High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase (NEB #M0515).
- Highest fidelity amplification (~280X higher than Taq)
- Ultra-low error rates
- Superior performance for a broad range of amplicons (from high AT to high GC)
- Hot start and master mix formats available
Catalog # | Size | Concentration |
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M0491S | 100 units | 2,000 units/ml |
M0491L | 500 units | 2,000 units/ml |
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Description
Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase
is a high-fidelity, thermostable DNA polymerase
with 3´→ 5´ exonuclease activity, fused to a
processivity-enhancing Sso7d domain to support
robust DNA amplification. With an error rate ~280-fold lower than that of Taq DNA Polymerase, Q5 High-Fidelity
DNA Polymerase is ideal for cloning and can
be used for long or difficult amplicons. Q5
High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase is supplied with
an optimized buffer system that allows robust
amplification regardless of GC content. The 5X
Q5 Reaction Buffer contains 2 mM Mg++ at final
(1X) reaction concentrations and is recommended
for most routine applications. For GC-rich targets
(≥ 65% GC), amplification can be improved by
the addition of the 5X Q5 High GC Enhancer. Q5
High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase is unlike typical,
lower fidelity PCR enzymes. To determine the optimal annealing temperatures for a given set of primers, use of the NEB Tm Calculator is highly recommended.


Product Source
An E. coli strain that carries the Q5 High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase gene.Reagents Supplied
The following reagents are supplied with this product:
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Advantages and Features
Application Features
- High-fidelity PCR
- Cloning
- Long or Difficult Amplification
- High-throughput PCR
Properties & Usage
Unit Definition
One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will incorporate 10 nmol of dNTP into acid insoluble material in 30 minutes at 74°C.Unit Assay Conditions
25 mM TAPS-HCl (pH 9.3 @ 25°C), 50 mM KCl, 2 mM MgCl2, 1 mM β-mercaptoethanol, 200 μM dNTPs including [3H]-dTTP and 15 nM primed M13 DNA.Related Products
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Protocols, Manuals & Usage
Protocols
Usage & Guidelines
Application Notes
Datacards
Tools & Resources
Selection Charts
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FAQs & Troubleshooting
FAQs
- What are the advantages to using Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase?
- What is the fidelity of Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase?
- How should I determine an appropriate annealing temperature for my reaction?
- What should my primer concentration be when using Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase products?
- How should I set up a PCR experiment using Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase?
- My template is GC rich or supercoiled. How can I optimize my product yield using Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase?
- Do I need to modify my annealing temperature when using the Q5® High GC Enhancer?
- When should I add the High GC Enhancer?
- Are the DNA fragments produced by Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase blunt-ended or do they have the single-base 3´ overhang that Taq DNA Polymerase yields?
- There is a precipitate in the bottom of the buffer tube. Is this normal?
- What length of product can be made by Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase?
- I am having trouble amplifying a template that is longer than 5kb. How can I optimize my product yield using Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase?
- Does Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase exhibit a strand displacement activity?
- Where can I find help troubleshooting my PCR?
- Will Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase incorporate dUTPs?
- I'd like to clone a fragment amplified with Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase. Do I have to blunt-end clone?
- Do other polymerases work in Q5® Reaction Buffer?
- I am competing in the iGEM competition. Do you have any products that I should consider from NEB?
- What is the difference between Q5® and Q5U® Hot Start High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase?
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Citations & Technical Literature
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Safety DataSheets
The following is a list of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) that apply to this product to help you use it safely.Q5® High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase
Q5® Reaction Buffer Pack
Q5® High GC Enhancer
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This product is covered by one or more patents.
This product is licensed for research and commercial use from Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., under U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,627,424, 7,541,170, 7,670,808, 7,666,645, and corresponding patents in other countries. No rights are granted for use of the product for Digital PCR or real-time PCR applications, with the exception of quantification in Next Generation Sequencing workflows.
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Q5® is a registered trademark of New England Biolabs, Inc.
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