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I would like to amplify a gene of interest (goi) from Bacillus subtilis genomic DNA. I have designed primers with restriction sites, a linker in the Forward primer and a His tag in the Reverse primer. My question, considering that these primers will be large is,

a) Should I go ahead attempt amplification from genomic dna ( complementary regions 21-22 + his + restriction site + overhang = huge primer)

or

b) designs primers with only restriction sites, clone them into a plasmid and then reamplify from plasmid with required end modifications. (in this case I will have to use a shorter complementary sequence(8-10nt) of the goi to make more room for end modifications (potentially 27nt). Still huge but smaller than before.

What are the pros and cons of the method. I have never amplified from genomic DNA before, so any other general tips or tips specific Bacillus subtilis might be helpful.

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