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Cloning Kit for mRNA Template

Cloning Kit for mRNA Template is a unique In-Fusion Cloning-based system used to prepare a template for the in vitro transcription (IVT) reaction. The kit comes with an In-Fusion-ready, linearized T7 template vector into which the coding sequence (CDS) of your gene of interest (GOI) can be seamlessly cloned. We offer two product options: Cloning Kit for mRNA Template (Cat. #6143) for HindIII digestion and Cloning Kit for mRNA Template (BspQ I) (Cat. #6133) for BspQ I digestion, both designed for template linearization prior to the IVT reaction. 

Components
Linearized Template Vector (50 ng/μl)
FLuc Control Fragment (100 ng/μl)
5X In-Fusion Snap Assembly Master Mix

Linearized Template Vector  

The pre-linearized template vector contains the T7 promoter, transcription initiation sequence (AGG), 5′-UTR (untranslated region), 3′-UTR, and poly(A) sequence (Figure 1A and Figure 2).

Figure 1. Linearized Template Vector (Hind III) in Cloning Kit for mRNA Template. Panel A. HindIII vector in Cat. #6143. Panel B. A detailed view of Linearized Template Vector (Hind III). The T7 promoter, transcription initiation sequence (AGG), 5'-UTR (untranslated region), In-Fusion cloning sites, 3'-UTR, and poly(A) sequence are shown.

Because the Linearized Template Vector has the transcription start site “AGG” as a default sequence, it is compatible with CleanCap Reagent AG (TriLink BioTechnologies, No. N-7113 or N-7413, not included). This allows for convenient, co-transcriptional capping.

The Linearized Template Vector also has 15 bp of In-Fusion cloning sites at the end of 5′-UTR and at the beginning of 3′-UTR, where your GOI can be inserted (Figure 1B). Download sequence information for the Linearized Template Vector (Hind III) or Linearized Template Vector (BspQ I) in fasta formats. 

Figure 2. Linearized Template Vector (BspQ I) in Cloning Kit for mRNA Template. BspQ I vector in Cat. #6133. The T7 promoter, transcription initiation sequence (AGG), 5'-UTR (untranslated region), In-Fusion cloning sites, 3'-UTR, and poly(A) sequence are shown. 

Insert design and preparation  

Begin by designing the coding sequence. In order to optimize codon composition in the coding region, we recommend using commercially available codon optimization tools. Once you determine the coding sequence, make sure your insert has the features below.

  1. Start and stop codons—even though the vector has a stop codon, a CDS containing the stop codon must be prepared to ensure that translation is completed at the desired location.
  2. Absence of restriction site(s) recognized by a linearizing enzyme—make sure your insert does not have a restriction site for the enzyme used for linearization. HindIII and BspQ I are recommended to linearize an IVT template when using our template vectors, HindIII and BspQ I vectors respectively (as shown in Figure 2).
  3. In-Fusion cloning sites—these 15 bp sequences homologous to those in the Linearized Template Vector should be included. If you are generating the In-Fusion cloning sites within the insert using PCR, refer to the example primer design shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3. Example PCR primer design for a FLuc CDS fragment. The 15-base sequence for In-Fusion Cloning is shown in red, the start codon (ATG) in blue, and the stop codon (TGA: complementary strand) in green.

FLuc Control Fragment  

The FLuc Control Fragment (1,683 bp) included in this cloning kit can be used as an assay control for In-Fusion Cloning. The fragment contains the 3′ and 5′ In-Fusion sequences (15 bp) and the CDS of firefly (Photinus pyralis) luciferase, optimized for expression in human cells (Figure 4). The sequence is identical to base pairs 2,685–4,367 (1,683 bp) of the Positive Control Template (FLuc) included with the Takara IVTpro T7 mRNA Synthesis Kit. Download sequence information for the Fluc control fragment (fasta format).



Figure 4. FLuc Control Fragment (1,683 bp). The FLuc coding sequence (gray box) spans a start codon (ATG) and a stop codon (TGA).

5X In-Fusion Snap Assembly Master Mix  

This master mix enables directional and seamless cloning of any fragments into any vector without sequence constraints. Its exceptionally high accuracy makes it ideal for preparing the DNA template for in vitro transcription. It is the same component included in the In-Fusion Snap Assembly Master Mix (Cat. #638947).

If you use PCR amplification to prepare your insert, the PCR product should be purified and quantified before In-Fusion Cloning. Please see the User Manual for Cloning Kit for mRNA Template or Takara IVTpro mRNA Synthesis System for a step-by-step procedure.

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This product is for in vitro diagnostic use. Takara products may not be resold or transferred, modified for resale or transfer, or used to manufacture commercial products without written approval from Takara Bio Inc. If you require licenses for other use, please contact us by phone at +81 77 .565. 6976 or from our website at https://www.takara-bio.co.jp/inquiry/ivd/. Your use of this product is also subject to compliance with any applicable licensing requirements described on the product web page. It is your responsibility to review, understand and adhere to any restrictions imposed by such statements. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Certain trademarks may not be registered in all jurisdictions.

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Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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Notice to purchaser

Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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