A universal nuclease is an enzyme capable of degrading various types of nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA, into smaller fragments. It is widely used in molecular biology, biotechnology, and biopharmaceutical applications to remove unwanted nucleic acids from samples, such as in protein purification, cell lysis, and genomic DNA removal from RNA preparations. Universal nucleases are highly efficient, working under diverse conditions, and are often engineered for enhanced stability and specificity. Their ability to degrade both single-stranded and double-stranded nucleic acids makes them essential in processes like sample cleanup, reducing contamination, and improving the accuracy of downstream applications such as PCR, sequencing, and protein analysis.
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