DBscript Turbo Reverse Transcriptase: Ultra-fast thermostable M-MLV mutant

(DB-1333)

Supercharge your reverse transcription workflow with DBscript Turbo, an ultra-fast and highly thermostable M-MLV mutant designed for the most demanding applications. Engineered for unparalleled speed and processivity, it operates ~100-fold faster than its competitors while delivering superior sensitivity.


With optimum activity between 50-60°C and the resilience to perform RT steps at up to 70°C, DBscript Turbo is the ultimate solution for generating full-length cDNA libraries, tackling long transcripts, and rapidly detecting low copy number targets down to a single copy.

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Key Parameters: The best solution for most applications

Unmatched Speed: Performs ~100-fold faster than SuperScript III or III Flash, offering the same rapid synthesis as SuperScript IV but with enhanced sensitivity.

Extreme Thermostability: Features an optimum activity range of 50-60°C and remains highly functional for RT steps at up to an impressive 70°C.

Highly Processive: The ideal enzyme for long transcripts, ultra-short protocols, and full-length cDNA library synthesis.

Maximum Sensitivity: Suitable for low copy number targets, ensuring reliable detection down to ~1 copy.

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DBscript Turbo Reverse Transcriptase (DB-1333)

2 kU

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DBscript Turbo Reverse Transcriptase (DB-1333)

10 kU

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DBscript Turbo Reverse Transcriptase (DB-1333)

40 kU

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Details

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Unit Definition

Storage Buffer

QC Assays

Recombinant E. coli

One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that catalyzes incorporation of 1 nmol dNTPs (detected with SYBR® Green I dye) into

100 nM extendable DNA-RNA heteroduplex hairpin within 10 min at 37 °C.

20 mM Tris 7.5, 100 mM NaCl, 1 mM DTT, 0.1 mM EDTA, 0.01 % NP-40,

50 % glycerol

SDS-PAGE/purity

Functional Assay (cDNA synthesis)

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DBscript 2.0 and Turbo: Significantly faster protocols

Accelerated cDNA Synthesis Speed Comparison:Comparison of approximate cDNA yield across reverse transcriptases under ultra-fast reaction conditions (1-second incubation at 50°C; 0.15 U/µL enzyme concentration; 500-base target). DBscript 2.0: Delivers a ~10-fold speed advantage over SuperScript™ III, successfully generating a 5% yield in a single second. DBscript Turbo: Achieves an unprecedented ~100-fold increase in yield (20%) compared to legacy market standards, maximizing workflow efficiency for time-critical assays.

DBscript shows superior thermostability even in 70 °C

Superior Thermostability Across a Broad Temperature Range:Comparison of approximate cDNA yield reflecting the thermal profiles of various reverse transcriptases (Reaction conditions: 1-minute incubation; 0.15 U/µL enzyme concentration; 500-base target). DBscript 2.0: Demonstrates highly robust activity from 50°C to 65°C, yielding up to ~90% at its peak and vastly outperforming both standard and 'Flash' SuperScript™ III enzymes at elevated temperatures. DBscript Turbo: Delivers unparalleled thermal resilience, maximizing yield across the entire spectrum and maintaining significant catalytic activity even at extreme temperatures up to 70°C.

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