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2 bands or smear? 2-step RT-PCR - (Sep/20/2009 )

I run a 2-step RT-PCR by using reverse primer in reverse transcription, and then add equal amount of both reverse and forward primers in PCR.

Does anyone can tell me there are 2 bands in the lanes or a band smear?

please see the attachment

Thank you
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-Sonia-

Sonia on Sep 20 2009, 04:13 AM said:

I run a 2-step RT-PCR by using reverse primer in reverse transcription, and then add equal amount of both reverse and forward primers in PCR.

Does anyone can tell me there are 2 bands in the lanes or a band smear?


Looks like smear for me.

-gleb.kudr-