Minigenomes - a Safe Way to Study Dangerous Viruses Like the Ebola Virus
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...gene transcription (6). The EBOV genome contains seven viral genes, each flanked by a transcription start...replicated and transcribed in the cell when the appropriate viral proteins are provided in trans (see Other...genes and the minigenome are transcribed (and the viral mRNAs are translated) by cellular machinery. NP ...altering the amount transfected (see Technical Tips).
Minigenome replication and transcription
In order to replicate...it will terminate transcription and polyadenylate the mRNA. These mRNAs are translated by cellular host... lines that are highly transfectable.
The amounts of each plasmid transfected into cells are also extremely...plasmid quality and transfection efficiency may vary between labs, initial titration experiments might ...