Bio-Rad Introduces Reliance Select cDNA Synthesis Kit, a Reverse Transcription Solution that Efficiently Converts RNA to DNA

Date: 
2020-11-03
Reliance Select cDNA Synthesis Kit

HERCULES, Calif. – Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced the launch of the Reliance Select cDNA Synthesis Kit to help researchers efficiently convert RNA to DNA by reverse transcription.

Converting RNA to DNA is the crucial first step in the study of gene expression and other applications in molecular biology. A more sensitive reverse transcription can lead to the discovery of new biomarkers or a better understanding of the patterns of gene activity that are linked to disease.

"Reliance Select cDNA Synthesis Kit is an important addition to Bio-Rad’s genomics portfolio, providing researchers a way to obtain highly sensitive and reproducible results," said Jennifer Placek, Bio-Rad Product Manager, Life Science Group.

Formulated with a proprietary chimeric enzyme (Reliance RT), this product features:

  • High sensitivity
  • Outstanding reproducibility
  • The ability to create a protocol in minutes
  • A flexible configuration

To learn more, please visit Reliance Select cDNA Synthesis Kit.

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