I would like to order a DNA oligo which contains 12bp random nucleotides (Ns) in the middle, if I wish to have all 4^12=16777216 possible oligos, what synthesis scale order I should place with you guys? Can you tell me how could assure that? -Lisa

Dear Lisa,

Thank you for interest in our randomer service. The expected yield of our various scales can be found on the Phosphodiester Product Information. An 0.2 μmole HPLC purified, DNA synthesis typically yields 5-15 OD260 units which is 25-75 nmoles of final product for an oligo with an extinction coefficient of 200 OD260/μmole. 25 nmoles of product is equivalent to 1.5 x 1016 sequences. You would expect on average 9.0 x 108 copes of each of your ~1.7 x 107 possible sequences within the 25 nmole yield.

TriLink has done extensive research to optimize the “n” wobble (A, C, G, T) to achieve as close to a 1:1:1:1 equal ratio as possible in the final oligo product. We also offer an enzymatic digest assay which measures the base distribution of the final product. You can order your oligo through OligoBuilder® and include your yield requirement and if you are interested in an enzymatic digest in the Notes.

Best regards,
Natasha Paul, PhD