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  DNA Synthesis Facility

The DNA Synthesis Center is a service facility that is fully equipped for the production of oligonucleotides of defined sequence. The center was established to serve the Pittsburgh area research community. It is located in 543 Crawford Hall and is supported by the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, and the users of the center (consult our building floor plan for precise location within Crawford Hall).

These oligonucleotides have facilitated a broad range of experimental techniques from DNA sequencing to site-directed mutagenesis and the physical biochemistry of DNA-protein interactions. Typically, users place orders with the center and receive their oligonucleotides within 24-48 hours; oligos are delivered to laboratories in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh at no additional charge. Users can conveniently place oligonucleotide orders using the Department of Biological Sciences Oligo Order Form; the current pricing schedule is shown below.

Use the Oligo Calculator to examine properties of oligos you may order.

DNA Sythesis Facility

Manager Ms. Amanda Lavery, Manager
Location 543 Crawford Hall
Phone (412) 624-4652
FAX (412) 624-1128
Email oligos+@pitt.edu
Web www.pitt.edu/~oligos

Current Price Schedule

Scale Set-Up Charge Per Base Charge Cartridge Purification
50 nmol The 50 nmol scale is no longer offered
200 nmol None $1.30/base $35
1 micromol None $2.25/base $35

Special Chemistry Pricing

Modification Price
Phosphothioate Reagent $80
* complete phosphothioation up to 40 base long oligos
* Can be used for up to 20 oligos within a 3 week period
Phosphate Call for pricing
Biotin Call for pricing
Fluorescein Call for pricing
Dideoxy Call for pricing

 
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