Synthesize cDNA from your isolated RNA using the QuantiTect Reverse Transcription kit and its enclosed random hexamers primer mix (see
Amplify the gene of interest from cDNA with Takara PrimeSTAR GXL DNA Polymerase.
Ligate the PCR product into pJET1.2 following instructions of CloneJet PCR cloning kit (
Transform chemically competent TOP10 cells with the ligation product and plate on carbenicillin selection plates.
Perform a colony PCR with a standard Taq polymerase on at least 5 colonies.
Isolate plasmids containing the gene of interest with the NucleoSpin Plasmid kit.
Sequence the pJET plasmids containing your gene of interest and continue with the protocol if results match expectations.