Pseudogenes are DNA segments introduced into the genome by gene duplication or RNA retrotransposition. The majority of pseudogenes bear high sequence similarity to their corresponding functional genes, but have lost some or all of the functionality. ScienCell's GeneQuery™ Human MT1A-MT1DP Pseudogene Transcription Analysis qPCR Kit (GQP-MT1DP) is designed to facilitate the transcript quantification of pseudogene MT1DP and its highly related gene, MT1A. Human MT1DP pseudogene and MT1A gene are both located on chromosome 16. GQP-MT1DP guarantees that each primer set only amplifies the designated gene or pseudogene without non-specific amplification for precise quantification.

      GeneQuery™ pseudogene transcription analysis qPCR kits are qPCR ready in a 96-well plate format, with each well containing one primer set that can specifically recognize and efficiently amplify a target gene's cDNA. The carefully designed primers ensure that: (i) the optimal annealing temperature in qPCR analysis is 65°C (with 2 mM Mg2+, and no DMSO); (ii) the primer set recognizes all known transcript variants of target gene, unless otherwise indicated; and (iii) only one gene or pseudogene is amplified. Each primer set has been validated by qPCR with melt curve analysis and gel electrophoresis.