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  1. A Practical Approach to Choosing the B(right)est Fluorescent Protein

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    June 1, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ...protein for your application. Selecting the best fluorescent protein for a specific application can seem like...under conditions that best mimic the intended application. The three key properties for live cell imaging...experimental set up. The practical brightness takes all application specific parameters into account, including the... picture of what can be expected in a 'real' application than the theoretical brightness. Consequently...brightness in a system closely mimicking the future application. In figure 2 we provide an example of the comparison...
  2. Luminescent Imaging with Nano-lanterns

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    May 25, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ...Renilla luciferase variant fused to an FP; when supplied with a luciferase substrate, the luciferase transfers...multicolored nano-lanterns for use in various applications, including optogenetics, biosensors, and fusion... a luciferase substrate like coelenterazine is supplied in the culture medium to allow RLuc8 to produce...coelenterazine-h to coelenterazine-h, producing a constant supply of substrate. Using this compound to excite the...furimazine. In addition to the previously described applications, the enhanced signal of eNL allows their use...characterizing Nano-lanterns and eNL for many different applications. For long-term imaging, especially where photobleaching...
  3. Illuminating Choices: A Guide to Selecting Fluorescent Dyes and Ligands

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    March 21, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...emission wavelengths, which are pivotal in their application in biotechnology (Grimm & Lavis, 2022). These... substrates/peptides and antibodies. Example applications of this include coupling to an antibody, whereby...typically bind to. Stability of fluorescence: For applications that involve ranges of pH, and significant lengths...light, is another factor to consider. If your application requires longer periods of exposure, you’ll want...descriptions, or technical manuals. Specific applications and matching dye/ligand choices For effective...Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) applications, the dyes need to have compatible excitation...more stable fluorescence for super-resolution applications. Other current advancements include work exploring...
  4. MXS Chaining

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    Feb. 7, 2017, 3:30 p.m.
    ...develop diverse fluorescent reporters is a useful application of high-throughput cloning. MXS Chaining is one...plasmids for fluorescence imaging or flow cytometry applications in mammalian cells. The modules used in this...transgene expression, or a variety of other clever applications. In one example, modular constructs generated...methods are suited for particular downstream applications. The tradeoffs between various cloning methods...technique to engineer various constructs with applications in flow cytometry approaches in mammalian cell...quickly, and simply. We hope that you can similarly apply MXS chaining to your experimental needs. Let us ...
  5. Lentiviral Vector Uses and Overview

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    May 19, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...many CRISPR applications, and they’ve also had success in clinical gene therapy applications. Read on to...to learn more about the current (and future) applications of lentiviral vectors! Lentiviral vector history...barcoding libraries have been used for complex applications like lineage tracing in heterogeneous tumors...developed integrase-deficient lentiviral vectors for applications that require the large genetic capacity of a...Integrase-defective lentiviral vectors: progress and applications. Banasik MB, McCray PB Jr. Gene Ther. 2010 Feb...
  6. Hot Plasmids - November 2023

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    Nov. 14, 2023, 3:35 a.m.
    ...Figure 1: Choosing the best PE6 variant for your application. Image reused form Doman and Pandey et al., 2023... CreVLPs, and eVLPs for in vivo and in vitro applications.   Figure 2: Modular features of DIRECTED...approach for experimental therapies and medical applications.  Find DIRECTED plasmids here! Strebinger, D...interactions or map a local proteome, but some applications have been challenging or inaccessible. The Ting...externally-timed bands of color with HaloTag-iPAK4 by applying different HaloTag dyes and showed they could record...Lab’s use of Anti-PSD-95 [K28/43R] under the Application section of the Addgene antibody page, and learn...
  7. Bacterial Toxin-antitoxin Systems as Molecular Biology Tools

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    Nov. 1, 2018, 12:35 p.m.
    ...activity of CcdB. Applications of ccdB in plasmid cloning Perhaps the most widely used application of CcdB is...used as biological tools for a wide range of applications in molecular biology or in vivo studies. Let...types of plasmid addiction systems and their applications. The discovery of toxin-antitoxin systems Toxin-antitoxin...construct. Other toxin-antitoxin systems and their applications MazE/MazF Aside from CcdB/CcdA, there are many...were retained in 75% of cells. They were able to apply this system as an orally administered diagnostic...
  8. CRISPR-based Genome Editing Systems For Editing in E. coli

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    April 13, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
    ...genomic site of interest. The donor template is supplied separately. To use this system, you’d first introduce...to generate new pEcgRNA. pEcCas/pEcgRNA can be applied not only in coli K-12 strains, but also in E. coli...genome editing in microorganisms which could be applied to optimization of genome editing tools.   Jieze...engineered cells for green chemistry and biomedical applications.   Yiwen Zhang entered the Sheng Yang Lab of...research focuses mainly on the development and application of a multiplex genome editing system based on...Escherichia coli Genome via the CRISPR-Cas9 System. Appl Environ Microbiol 81:2506–2514 . https://doi.org...
  9. Fluorescent Proteins 101: Aptamer Fluorophores

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    April 11, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ... Aptamer biosensors are used in a variety of applications, including detection of environmental pollutants... opens aptamers for use in many entirely new applications including aptamer based fluorescent biosensors... render this approach less sensitive in most applications. Learn About Fluorescent Biosensors Light-up..., MG proved to be too toxic for many in vivo applications, but this work proved the concept that RNA could...and biochips. Ultimately, there are just some applications that lend themselves to aptamer-based instead...Kyung-Mi, et al. “Aptamers and Their Biological Applications.” Sensors (Basel). 2012; 12(1): 612–631. PubMed...
  10. Delivery Methods for Generating iPSCs

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    April 17, 2018, 1:37 p.m.
    ...Retroviruses are not considered safe for clinical applications.     Lentiviral: Lentiviral vectors infect dividing...delivery is not considered safe for clinical applications. Excisable Cre-lox lentiviral vectors: This...is still not considered safe for therapeutic applications. piggyBac (PB) transposon: The PB transposon...express reprogramming factors for therapeutic applications. Sendai viral vectors: Sendai virus is a single... a safer approach for developing therapeutic applications, but it can take a long time to reprogram cells...there’s no universal method that can handle all applications of iPSCs, but there should be at least one method...Induced pluripotency: history, mechanisms, and applications." Genes & Development 24, no. 20 (2010): 2239...
  11. Antibodies 101: Beyond Surface Labeling

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    June 27, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...Depending on the research question and downstream application, one or several of those techniques can be used...your flow analysis. However, certain downstream applications, like an in vivo adoptive transfer of those ...or free amines of proteins. Depending on the application, they can be membrane-permeant or membrane-impermeant...are positive or negative for the dye. The main applications of dye stains in flow cytometry are cell proliferation...with a high resolution for specific downstream applications, while maintaining a clean cell surface, dump...and bind DNA or free amines, depending on the application. Paul Heisig is a Research Associate in the lab...
  12. Tips for Getting a Faculty Position

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    July 20, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...years ago, I decided to write a "how to" manual on applying for faculty positions in biomedical science. My...talents and ideas. Some key points from my ebook, "Applying for a Faculty Position: the View from Both Sides...summarized below. Check Out Erik Snapp's Full "Applying for a Faculty Position" eBook Here 1. Have a competitive...experts in your field. Not true. Even if you are applying to a department in your specialty area, it's a...reserved for questions. 5. Understand the job you are applying for It's not about you and how you will finally...interviews. For point of reference, I submitted my applications all by snail mail and only had phone interviews...
  13. Plasmids 101: Biotinylation

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    Nov. 15, 2018, 1:50 p.m.
    ...molecular biology applications for biotin and avidin. A short list of some other common applications and links...downstream application. Biotin labelled oligonucleotides can be used in a multitude of applications including...plague these animals even if their diet was being supplemented with biotin. Thus something in the egg white... feng, Liu, N. hua, Shu, L. yuan, & Sun, H. “Application of avidin-biotin technology to improve cell adhesion...
  14. CRISPR 101: Engineering the Plant Genome Using CRISPR/Cas9

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    Oct. 11, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...current CRISPR research focuses on its potential applications for human medicine (Waltz, 2016), the potential...selected the correct CRISPR components for your application, it is time to deliver these components to your...detergent, Polyethylene Glycol (PEG), although the application of this approach is limited to protoplast cells...find many plasmids for a wide variety of CRISPR applications in plants available through Addgene. In addition...N (2016) The CRISPR/Cas Genome-Editing Tool: Application in Improvement of Crops. Front Plant Sci 7: ....10.1073/pnas.1818290116 Zhu H, Li C, Gao C (2020) Applications of CRISPR–Cas in agriculture and plant biotechnology...
  15. The Addgene Antibody Data Hub

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    Sept. 12, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...very little data on which might work in your application. It can be quite difficult to decide on which...be searched and sorted by gene/target, name, application, pass/fail rating, sample species, antibody species... how the antibody performed in the submitted application, along with a brief description of the experiment... section will vary slightly depending on the application — flow cytometry, western blot, immunohistochemistry...data showing how the antibody worked in your application. The submission process is easy, with simple,...
  16. Antibodies 101: The Basics of Western Blotting

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    March 8, 2021, 2:41 p.m.
    ...of the protein of interest. An electric current applied to the gel causes the negatively charged proteins...with blotting paper and an electric current is applied causing proteins to migrate out of the gel and ...search, first pay attention to the validated applications listed on the vendor’s website and choose an...western and vice versa.  In addition to validated applications, pay close attention to the controls listed ...choose antibodies that are validated for your application and test the antibody in your specific system...to nitrocellulose sheets: procedure and some applications. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences...
  17. 27 Hot Plasmids from 2016

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    Dec. 22, 2016, 3:03 p.m.
    ...brief articles highlight the main features and applications of a partiular plasmid or set of plasmids. We...GMAP-compatible vectors for a wide variety of biological applications. First, GMAP-compatible backbones for lentivirus...Cre-dependent expression of a GMAP inserted gene. The applications for such a modular system are endless and, as...genes with 6 gRNAs per gene. The second is a "supplementary" library that contains an additional 6 gRNAs...connectors” that link tags to the targeted gene are supplied to the reaction from a prebuilt donor plasmid ...sequences for homology arms and the guide RNA are supplied as annealed synthetic oligos - eliminating the...mutations, and is suitable for high throughput applications. Trepte P, et al. J. Mol. Biol. 2015. PubMed...
  18. Working 9-5: an Addgene Co-op

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    June 2, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ... QC/QA team as a DNA Sequencing Intern. The application process When I first saw the comprehensive job...for this co-op, I was immediately interested in applying. This had stood out to me because it gave me a...immediately clear that Addgene wanted to ensure applicants understood what the expectations were for the...the intended position. After submitting my application, I was contacted to participate in a brief fifteen...the depositing labs intended. With the use of applications like SnapGene and Geneious, I was able to determine...
  19. Mapping the 4D nucleome with CRISPR/Cas9

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    Aug. 11, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...technique published every week! One of the newest applications is a colorful system that uses fluorescently...activity, catalytically dead Cas9 (dCas9) has many applications, the most well-known being transcriptional activation...characterizing the 4D nucleome. Future modifications and applications Ma et al. developed this technique using standard... et al. anticipate that the technique will be applicable to studies of cell cycle progression, epigenetics...to external stimuli. It could also have major applications to cancer, for example, the visualization of...
  20. Antibodies 101: Affinity Tags

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    Sept. 19, 2023, 1 p.m.
    ...tag to remain on your protein for downstream applications Below, we describe a few of the most common...not to perturb protein function for downstream applications. Tag cleavage must be performed after primary...also provides a visual detection mechanism via applications such as western blot and immunofluorescence....dimerizes in solution, which can affect downstream applications. Also, purifying GST by affinity chromatography... are generally best suited for their primary application. Ready to start tagging? We are here to help ...
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