ON-TARGETplus siRNA
RNA interference via synthetic small interfering RNA (siRNA) is the preferred choice for fast but reliable loss-of-function studies. Broadly useful across many applications and in any cell line, siRNA offers a straightforward and widely cited technique for functional gene silencing. For over 20 years, Dharmacon has remained the most trusted name in high quality siRNA design and synthesis.
Select a predesigned siRNA product line or design your own siRNA with custom modifications.
Trusted gene silencing from the longest standing siRNA guarantee on the market.
The ON-TARGETplus, Accell and siGENOME siRNA lines are guaranteed* to effectively silence target gene expression by at least 75% at the mRNA level.
Knockdown long, non-coding RNA genes with specialized siRNA, modified to ensure specificity.
Design your own siRNA for any species on our user-friendly tool.
A successful siRNA knockdown experiment must be both effective and specific. Horizon’s SMARTselection design algorithm (used for ON-TARGETplus, Accell, siGENOME and Lincode siRNA) provides a high degree of confidence that the targeted gene will be the only one silenced.
The primary source of siRNA-mediated off-targets is the seed region (nucleotides 2-7), which uses the microRNA pathway to induce non-specific gene silencing via interactions within the 3' UTR. Incorporating comprehensive bioinformatic strategies such as seed region filters and seed frequency analysis within the SMARTselection design strategy minimizes microRNA-like off-target activity for improved specificity.
The SMARTpool (available for ON-TARGETplus, Accell, siGENOME and Lincode siRNA) combines four gene-specific siRNAs into a single reagent pool. Research has shown that pooled siRNAs:
Horizon offers multiple predesigned product lines across human, mouse and rat genomes. Use the table below to determine the optimal siRNA for your needs.
ON-TARGETplus siRNA Chemically modified for enhanced specificity |
Accell siRNA Self delivering siRNA |
siGENOME siRNA Cost-effective, efficient silencing |
Lincode siRNA Knockdown long non-coding RNA |
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Recommended for neuronal, suspension, primary and other difficult-to-transfect cells | ||||
Recommended transfection reagent | DharmaFECT transfection reagent | None required | DharmaFECT transfection reagent | DharmaFECT transfection reagent |
Available as individual siRNA and SMARTpool formats | ||||
Guaranteed knockdown by SMARTpool and 3 of 4 siRNAs | ||||
Sense strand modifications to prevent interaction with RISC and favor antisense strand uptake | ||||
Antisense strand seed region modifications to destabilize off-target activity and enhance target specificity | ||||
Modified to facilitate cellular uptake without separate transfection reagents | ||||
Stabilizing modifications to prevent nuclease-mediated degradation | ||||
Sequence information provided with purchase | ||||
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RNAi based screening using synthetic siRNA is a useful tool for understanding a disease pathway or for drug target identification. Researchers can design a custom screening library with as few as 20 ON-TARGETplus, Accell, Lincode or custom siRNA using our Cherry-Pick Library Tool, or browse our wide selection of predefined gene family and whole genome siRNA libraries.
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Choose the optimal siRNA product line and format for your experiment