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AluI Methyltransferase
NEBU cloned at NEB recombinant 37 65 Heat SAM

The L size of this product has been discontinued on 11/15/16. The S size will still be available.

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Product Introduction

AluI Methyltransferase modifies the cytosine residue (C5) of the sequence AGCT.

Catalog # Size Concentration
M0220S 100.0 units 5000 units/ml

Product Information

Description

 

Product Source

An E. coli strain that carries the cloned AluI modification gene from Arthrobacter luteus (ATCC 21606).
This product is related to the following categories:
Methyltransferases for Epigenetics Products,
Methyltransferases Products,
This product can be used in the following applications:
DNA Methylation Analysis

Reagents Supplied

Reagents Supplied

The following reagents are supplied with this product:

NEB # Component Name Component # Stored at (°C) Amount Concentration

Properties & Usage

Unit Definition

One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme required to protect 1 µg of λ DNA in 1 hour at 37°C in a total reaction volume of 10 µl against cleavage by AluI restriction endonuclease.

Reaction Conditions

1X AluI Methyltransferase Reaction Buffer
Supplement with 80 µM S-adenosylmethionine (SAM)
Incubate at 37°C

Control Protection Assay

AluI Methyltransferase is incubated with 1 µg of λ DNA in 10 µl 1X AluI Methyltransferase Buffer, supplemented with 80 µM S-adenosylmethionine, for one hour at 37°C followed by 15 minutes at 65°C. The extent of protection by AluI Methyltransferase is determined by  the addition of 40 µl NEBuffer 1 supplemented with 10 mM MgCl2 and 10 units of AluI restriction endonuclease. Incubation at 37°C for 30 minutes is followed by analysis on an agarose gel.

Storage Buffer

10 mM Tris-HCl
50 mM KCl
1 mM DTT
0.1 mM EDTA
200 µg/ml BSA
50% Glycerol
pH 7.5 @ 25°C

Heat Inactivation

65°C for 20 minutes

References

  1. Hoffman, J.L. (1986). Biochemistry. 25, 444-4449.

Protocols, Manuals & Usage

Protocols

  1. Recommended Protocol for 3H labeling of DNA
  2. Recommended Protocol for Methylation of Genomic DNA

Application Notes

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs

  1. Is S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) supplied with the Methyltransferase?
  2. What should be considered if the methylation is not going to completion?
  3. Can AluI Methyltransferase be heat inactivated?
  4. Does AluI Methyltransferase require MgCl2?
  5. What is the molecular weight of AluI Methyltransferase?
  6. Can AluI methylated DNA be used to transform E. coli?
  7. Does methylation with AluI Methyltransferase block SacI restriction endonuclease?
  8. Will any NEB methyltransferases (methylases) work on RNA?

Tech Tips

Always add the SAM to the reaction buffer just before doing the methylation reaction, because the SAM is unstable in an aqueous solution.

Keep the SAM frozen at -20C for a longer shelf life, fresh SAM is important for optimal methylation reactions.

Quality, Safety & Legal

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Specifications

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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.

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