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Basic Information
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Analytik Jena AG offers a number of color or FRET modules of which up to six can be
installed simultaneously in the device. Replacement and retrofit of color or FRET mod-
ules can be easily accomplished.
qTOWER³ is an open platform for real-time PCR and supports both intercalating dyes
as well as individual samples and kits of various manufacturers. qTOWER³ can be used
in different applications, such as expression analyses, genotyping and the detection of
pathogens.
qTOWER³ is fully controlled from the PC using the program qPCRsoft. qPCRsoft pro-
vides the following functions
 Device control and monitoring
 User administration
 Context-sensitive help functions
 Design of real-time PCR experiments and their evaluation
 Storage of methods (templates) and measuring results (projects)
 Planning and evaluation of
− Absolute quantifications
− Relative quantifications
− ΔΔCt – analyses
− DNA melting curves
− Genotyping
− End point analyses
 Results printout
 Results export to MS EXCEL or as CSV file
 Results export to extended programs for the analysis of real-time PCR data
(e.g. GenEx, qBASE)
A detailed description of the program qPCRsoft is available in the software manual.
We recommend the following scientific publication for an intensive introduction into the
real-time PCR analysis techniques and applications:
Logan, Julie; Edwards, Kristin; Saunders, Nick (ed.): Real-time PCR – Current Technol-
ogy and Application. Norfolk UK: Caister Academic Press, 2009