Abstract: Method and kit for constructing a random mutagenesis library. The method comprises providing a first expression vector comprising a target polynucleotide fragment, providing a pair of Vector-primers that are complementary to the vector portion of the first expression vector, wherein the Vector-primers comprise a second selection marker gene, and wherein the Vector-primers allow PCR amplification of the target polynucleotide; and performing a PCR reaction using the first expression vector as the template with the Vector-primers under error-prone PCR conditions in the presence of a thermostable DNA ligase, generating a second expression vector which comprises the second selection marker gene and a mutated target polynucleotide.

Abstract: Method and kit for constructing a random mutagenesis library. The method comprises providing a first expression vector comprising a target polynucleotide fragment, providing a pair of Vector-primers that are complementary to the vector portion of the first expression vector, wherein the Vector-primers comprise a second selection marker gene, and wherein the Vector-primers allow PCR amplification of the target polynucleotide; and performing a PCR reaction using the first expression vector as the template with the Vector-primers under error-prone PCR conditions in the presence of a thermostable DNA ligase, generating a second expression vector which comprises the second selection marker gene and a mutated target polynucleotide.