Enzymes

Next-generation sequencing enzymes for flexible and scalable workflows

Explore enzyme solutions across the NGS library preparation workflow

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows are evolving beyond standardized kits. Now you can power your NGS workflows with scalable enzyme solutions for customizable NGS sequencing applications. Advanced users and developers need flexibility, cost control and reliable performance to manage increased throughput and diversified applications. Our comprehensive portfolio of enzymes, proteins and optimized mixes supports customizable NGS library preparation for research and clinical applications as well as commercial assay development, OEM partnerships and scalable manufacturing.

Browse the interactive workflow to discover enzymes, modules and kits for each step of the NGS library preparation workflow.

Fresh tissue, FFPE tissue
or cell samples
DNA/RNA purification
Library preparation
Sequencing
Data analysis

Select the right QIAseq kit for your sample and application

Pre-library amplification & rRNA removal
cDNA Synthesis
Fragmentation
End Repair
A-Tailing
Ligation
Library Amplification
Integrated Automated Solutions, BioRobot MDx, worktable closeup, high-speed dispenser, round well block, liquid, handler
Compatibility with automated NGS library preparation

Our enzyme mixes and workflow-ready reagents support automated NGS library preparation, helping laboratories scale sequencing throughput, improve reproducibility and reduce hands-on time.

Assay development, OEM partnerships and scalable manufacturing

Reliability becomes critical for scaled-up workflows to keep assays running and timelines intact. Reliable bulk supply of assay components is important to ensure traceability, consistency, reduced variability and high-quality outcomes.

  • Customize your solution: Tailored formulations and assay-specific optimization.
  • Develop with confidence: Dedicated scientific and project support.
  • Scale with reliability: Secure supply and manufacturing excellence.
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NGS enzyme product catalog 

NGS library preparation for DNA sequencing workflows

Our NGS enzymes and mixes support optimized enzymatic fragmentation, end repair, A-tailing, ligation and amplification across DNA workflows for NGS library preparation.

Step Product name Cat. number Description
Whole Genome Amplification
(WGA)
phi29 DNA Polymerase high
or low concentration
P7020-HC-L
P7020-LC-L
A highly processive DNA polymerase with a powerful strand displacement activity and a high fidelity 3’→5’ proofreading exonuclease function
Fragmentation,
End-repair,
A-tailing
5X WGS Fragmentation Mix Y9140L Customizable fragment sizes with unbiased fragmentation comparable to mechanical shearing. Provides fragmentation, end-repair and A-tailing in a single tube solution. Optimized for Illumina sequencing workflows and automated NGS library preparation.
End-repair, A-tailing 5X ER/A-Tailing Enzyme Mix Y9420L A single-tube solution combining end repair and dA-tailing for fragmented DNA in NGS library preparation for Illumina sequencing platforms
End-repair End-Repair Mix
(High Concentration)
Y9140-HC-L This formulation is optimized for high DNA concentrations, such as library construction for sequencing
  T4 DNA Polymerase P7080L1 Proven choice for polishing 5’ and 3’ of ends; end-repair
End-repair/End polishing T4 Polynucleotide Kinase Y9040L Phosphorylation of 5’-ends of DNA prior to ligation
A-tailing Klenow (3’ → 5’ exo-)
high or low concentration
P7010-LC-L
P7010-HC-L
DNA polymerase best for dA/dT tailing for NGS adapter ligation
  TaqIT DNA Polymerase P7620L Exo-deficient derivative of Taq DNA polymerase; more thermostable and with greater fidelity than full-length Taq enzyme
  Taq-B DNA Polymerase P7250L Taq DNA polymerase that produces robust yields with little or no optimization
Ligation WGS Ligase L6030-W-L WGS Ligase optimized for ligation following WGS Fragmentation or ER/A-Tailing
  T4 DNA Ligase L6030-HC-L High-concentration rapid formulation ligase increases efficiency and decreases ligation times
  LoopLigase L6130L Enzyme for high-efficiency and low-bias intramolecular ligation (circularization) of ssDNA/ssRNA
  Taq DNA Ligase L6060L Thermostable ligase for joining or ligation of DNA fragments
  Tth DNA Ligase EN13-250 Thermostable NAD+-dependent dsDNA ligase
  T3 DNA Ligase L6010L ATP-dependent dsDNA ligase with increased salt tolerance
  T7 DNA Ligase L6020L For ligating cohesive ends of duplex DNA
NGS library amplification 2X HiFi PCR Master Mix P7670L A high efficiency, high fidelity, and low bias PCR master mix for NGS library amplification
  VeraSeq™ ULtra DNA Polymerase P7520L High fidelity DNA polymerase that tolerates uracil-containing templates, nucleotides and primers
  QIAGEN Multiplex PCR Kit 206145 For highly specific and sensitive multiplex PCR without optimization requirements
  UltraRun LongRange PCR Kit 206444 For ultrafast, hot-start mediated, long-range PCR
  dNTP Set 201912 Individual high-purity dNTPs (dATP, dCTP, dGTP and dTTP) for flexibility and sensitive PCR workflows
Efficient NGS library prep Recombinant Albumin, AOF 531001 Animal-origin-free protein improves amplification yield by binding PCR inhibitors
  T4 Gene 32 Y9130L A ssDNA-binding protein for increasing PCR amplification and DNA sequencing efficiency
  Exonuclease I X8010L Cleaves single-stranded DNA in the 3’ → 5’ direction, releasing 5' mono/di-nucleotides and leaving dsDNA and the 5' terminus intact
NGS library preparation for RNA sequencing workflows

Our NGS enzymes and mixes support RNA sequencing and RNA-seq library preparation workflows with optimized reverse transcriptases, RNase inhibitors, ligases and amplification enzymes. High-quality cDNA synthesis is critical for reliable library preparation and downstream RNA sequencing accuracy.

Step Product name Cat. number Description
cDNA synthesis EnzScript™ (MMLV
Reverse Transcriptase RNase H-)
P7600L RNA-dependent DNA polymerase with template-switching activity and no detectable RNase H activity
  RNase Inhibitor Y9240L
RT35
Non-competitive inhibitor of RNase A, B, C (porcine or human origin)
Second strand cDNA synthesis RNase H Y9220L Cleaves RNA strand of DNA:RNA hybrids
Ribosomal RNA depletion Thermostable RNase H Y9250-5000-FIN Optimal activity above 65°C to cleave RNA strand of DNA:RNA hybrids for high-stringency reactions
Amplification Uracil DNA Glycosylase G5010L An enzyme that creates abasic (AP) sites in Uracil-containing DNA
  Thermolabile UNG G5030L Removes uracil from DNA leaving AP site
  DNA Polymerase I P7050L DNA polymerase with 5’→3’ synthesis, 5’→3’ and 3’→5’ exonuclease activities
  Bst X DNA Polymerase P7390L DNA polymerase homologous to the well-known DNA polymerase from Bacillus stearothermophilus (Bst)
Ligation T4 RNA Ligase 1 L6050L Single-stranded RNA ligase. Also joins single-stranded DNA molecules.
  T4 RNA Ligase 2 L6080L Ligates single-stranded or double-stranded RNA molecules, as well as RNA:DNA hybrids
  T4 RNA Ligase 2 Truncated L6070L Requires a preadenylated 5’ phosphate-containing DNA or RNA to ligate to 3’ hydroxyl of RNA
  E. coli DNA Ligase L6090L Efficiently ligates DNA at nicks and cohesive termini
  LoopLigase L6130L Enzyme for high-efficiency and low-bias intramolecular ligation (circularization) of ssDNA/ssRNA