General Information
Takara Bio Inc. is an innovative biotechnology company based in Shiga, Japan. As a world leader in biotechnology research and development, Takara Bio was the first company to market PCR technology in Japan and is also the developer of the RetroNectin reagent, which is used as a world standard in gene therapy protocols. In addition to providing research reagents and equipment to the life science research market, Takara Bio has active research and product development activities in the fields of gene and cell-based therapy and agricultural biotechnology; and is committed to preventing disease and improving the quality of life for all people through the use of biotechnology. Through strategic alliances with other industry leaders, Takara Bio aims to extend its reach around the world.
DNA Sequencing Instruments Used
ABI3730XL
DNA Sequencing Prices
- 8-strip tube | ￥8,000/ tube (max 8 reactions)
- 96-well plate (standard) | ￥38,400/ plate ( order with more than 10 plates will have cheaper price)
- 96-well plate (onepass/full service) | ￥57,600/ plate ( order with more than 10 plates will have cheaper price)
- long-read sequencing | plus ￥10,000
DNA Template Requirements
Plasmid
300~600ng/µl | total 15 µl per reaction
Bacterial Genomic DNA
min 200ng
PCR products
- 200~500bp | 10~90ng | total 15 µl per reaction
- 501~1000bp | 10~120ng | total 15 µl per reaction
- 1000~3000bp | 20~150ng | total 15 µl per reaction
- >3001bp | 40~180ng | total 15 µl per reaction
Primers
- 7.5 pmole/µl
- primers need to be supplied by users and mixed in the sample. Primer orders are available
Sequencing Service List
- Premium Sequencing
- Plate Sequencing
- Microbiology Identification
- STR analysis
Sequencing turn-around time
- from 48 hours from arrival time of samples
International orders
Yes
Other DNA sequencing related services offered
- NGS
- Cloning
Contact Information
Address: Takara Bio Inc – Biomedical Center – Nojihigashi 7-4-38, Kusatsu, Shiga, Japan 525-0058
Email: bio-seq@takara-bio.co.jp
Website: http://catalog.takara-bio.co.jp/jutaku/basic_info.php?unitid=U100005979 (Japanese only)
Comments
Customers can order sequencing service by Online order or Fax order. Takara Bio supplies a fast turn-around-time sequencing service and a good quality sanger sequencing service with high accuracy. Samples can be sent at room temperature.
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