Sylvean Biotech
Gene synthesis

Any gene you can dream of… for only R8.50 per base pair!

Sylvean Biotech is delighted to offer the South African scientific community the lowest prices ever seen for gene synthesis. This affordable gene synthesis service opens up whole new realms of possibilities, including:

  • Codon optimization of transgenes to enhance protein expression
  • Synthesis of cDNA for which the corresponding mRNA is difficult to obtain
  • Synthesis of genes with any desired mutation
  • Creation of entirely novel genes
  • Modification of enzymes to study structure-function relationships
  • Synthesis of genes predicted from protein sequences
  • Designing of novel multiple cloning sites or even entire vectors
Typical delivery includes 4µg of lyophilized plasmid DNA containing the synthetic gene in a standard pUC vector. A 100% correct sequence is guaranteed and all sequencing data is provided along with the plasmid DNA.

Free optimization of gene sequences

In order to achieve optimal expression of transgenes, the transgene sequences frequently need to be adapted to suit the intended host organism. Our service includes free optimization of codon usage, which can be performed using any codon usage table, either from your own or from a publicly available database. In addition, mRNA secondary structure and DNA repeats can be minimized, high or low GC content can be eliminated, and restriction sites can be selectively included or omitted.

Pricing structure:

  • Base cost: R1800 (Includes setup, shipping and the first 180bp)
  • Price per base pair: R8.5 / bp over 180bp
  • Sequence optimization: Free
  • Discount will be given for larger orders
Estimated delivery time:

(Calculated according to longest sequence per order)

  • <1000bp: <15 working days
  • 1kb - 2kb: <20 working days
  • > 2kb: >20 working days
For difficult sequences, a longer turnaround time may be required. In these cases, the estimated turnaround times will be provided before synthesis of the sequences.

How to order:

To obtain an obligation-free quote, us the DNA or protein sequences together with detailed descriptions of any manipulation or optimization that you wish us to perform. Please include the following information:

  • name or identifier for each sequence
  • whether or not optimization of codon usage and RNA structure should be performed
  • specification of intended host organisms or codon usage table (optimization can be performed for multiple hosts)
  • restriction sites that should be incorporated into both ends
  • restriction sites and other short sequences that should be removed or avoided internal to the gene
As soon as payment is received, work will start on your project. If you requested optimizations, we will email you the optimized sequence for approval before the actual synthesis starts. You can then also make additional modifications to the sequence yourself.

But first of all, please read our Terms and Conditions for more information.

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DNA oligo synthesis
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