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  1. Live and Let Dye: Self-Labeling Protein Tags

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    April 16, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
    ...super-resolution or single-molecule techniques.   Figure 2: Two-color super-resolution imaging of ER and mitochondria...stimulated emission depletion (STED) nanoscopy. Scale bar, 2 μm. Inset shows comparison with standard confocal ...enables applications like multi-color imaging (Figure 2). If you’re working with purified proteins in vitro...Labeling in Living Cells. Chemistry & Biology, 15(2), 128–136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chembiol.2008.01.007...conjugates: A flexible chemical tag. Nature Methods, 2(4), Article 4. https://doi.org/10.1038/nmeth749  Strebinger...implement, they can be highly specific with a small and minimally-disruptive genetic tag on the protein of ...show good specificity for their own ligands with minimal cross-reactivity. Other strategies include using...
  2. Starter Guide to induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) Part 2:  Reprogramming and Transdifferentiation

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    Nov. 6, 2018, 1:12 p.m.
    ...retrovirus [2], lentivirus [4], adenovirus [5], Sendai virus [6], plasmid electroporation (episomal) [7, 8]...revert back to a pluripotent stage (iPSC formation) [2, 3]. The iPSCs then proliferate and redifferentiate...2006. 441(7097): p. 1061-7. PubMed PMID: 16810240. 2. Takahashi, K., et al., Induction of pluripotent stem... Pluripotent Stem Cells. Cell Stem Cell, 2015. 17(2): p. 178-94. PubMed PMID: 26189426. 15. Si-Tayeb, ...induced pluripotent stem cells. Stem Cell Rev, 2015. 11(2): p. 242-53. PubMed PMID: 25578634. PubMed Central... to regeneration. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol, 2011. 12(2): p. 79-89. PubMed PMID: 21252997. 37. Merrell, A....differentiation.” Specific cell media, supplements, bioactive small molecules, and growth factors are used to control...
  3. CRISPR 101: Cytosine Transversion Editors

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    March 25, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
    ...Nature Cell Biology, 26(2), 294–304. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41556-023-01342-2 Koblan, L. W., Arbab, M...order to bind DNA, Cas9 requires (1) a guide RNA, (2) a complementary DNA sequence, and (3) a protospacer-adjacent...region of separate strands called an R-loop (Figure 2). This allows the guide RNA to base pair with the ...accessible on the outside of the enzyme. Figure 2: CRISPR R-loop. Created with BioRender.com. Base...), 35–40. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-020-0592-2 Additional Resources on the Addgene blog CRISPR 101...Differential cytosine editing between bacteria and mammalian cells Researchers in the Xueli Zhang lab were ...seemed to follow the same initial mechanism as in mammalian cells — by excising the freshly edited U bases...
  4. Advanced Uses of Cre-lox and Flp-FRT - A Neuroscientist’s View

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    Oct. 19, 2017, 1:54 p.m.
    ...FLP and Cre for additional control   Figure 2: Expression of a morphological marker (eYFP) and synaptic...Sternson. 2008. “A FLEX Switch Targets Channelrhodopsin-2 to Multiple Cell Types for Imaging and Long-Range ...PMID: 18614669. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2593125. 2. Buchholz, F, P O Angrand, and A. Francis Stewart....The FLP Recombinase of the Saccharomyces Cerevisiae 2 Micron Plasmid Attaches Covalently to DNA via a Phosphotyrosyl...optimum of 30 °C and is therefore inefficient in mammalian cells (usually grown at 37 °C). Smart molecular...populations) within neuronal networks in living animals. To accomplish such cell specific manipulations.... “Conditional Site-Specific Recombination in Mammalian Cells Using a Ligand-Dependent Chimeric Cre Recombinase...
  5. Viral Vectors 101: Integrase-Deficient Lentiviral Vectors

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    May 13, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
    ...see Figure 2).  Figure 2: Schematic representation of integration process and episomal forms of ...due to insertional mutagenesis (Howe et al., 2008). 2. Transient expression of transgenes/shRNAs If you ...vectors: progress and applications. Gene Therapy, 17(2), 150–157. https://doi.org/10.1038/gt.2009.135. PubMed...efficiently during infection. Journal of Virology, 70(2), 721–728. https://doi.org/10.1128/JVI.70.2.721-728.1996...
  6. Plasmids 101: Restriction Cloning

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    Feb. 18, 2016, 3:42 p.m.
    ... used. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.   2. Isolate Your Insert and Vector by Gel Purification...DNA concentration alone. One method is to conduct 2 ligations for each plasmid you are trying to create...containing the ligation mixture with backbone alone; 2. Transformation containing ligation mixture with insert...colonies than the vector + insert plate (unsuccessful 2), or roughly equivalent numbers of colonies on each... or equivalent to backbone + insert, unsuccessful 2 and 3 above), you can try ligating the recipient plasmid...fragments of linearized DNA migrate slower than smaller linearized fragments. You can separate your backbone...
  7. Plasmids 101: Expressing shRNAs for RNA Interference

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    June 17, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
    ...downstream genomic sequences (Figure 2B).   Figure 2: A comparison of an shRNA plasmid sequence and an ...module_attribute "schema_version" is_json="true" %}{% raw %}2{% endraw %}{% end_module_attribute %}{% module_attribute...References Bartel, D. P. (2004). MicroRNAs. Cell, 116(2), 281–297. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0092-8674(04)00045...miRNA-guided gene silencing. Nucleic Acids Research, 50(2), 617–634. https://doi.org/10.1093/nar/gkab1256 Lee...collections/mammalianrnai/","href_with_scheme":"https://www.addgene.org/collections/mammalianrnai/","type"...font-family":"helvetica","font-style":"normal","font-weight":"normal","text-decoration":"none"},"fallback..."font-family: helvetica; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none","font_set":"DEFAULT...
  8. Photosensitizer Induced Cell Ablation with FAP-TAP MG-2I-dL5**

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    Sept. 19, 2017, 1:20 p.m.
    ...fluorogen activating protein - dL5** in this case), and 2) a fluorogen (the TAP - targeted and activated photosensitizer...cells present 96 hours post treatment (see figure 2). Induced cell death was confirmed by TUNEL staining...PMID: 26808669. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4916159. 2. Jacobson, K., Rajfur, Z., Vitriol, E., & Hahn, K....portion of the complex and is derived from the malachite green (MG) dye, but has been modified with the...et al also show that MG-2I-dL5** only generates small amounts of non-specific ROS when exposed to YFP ...Receive the Fluorescent Protein eBook Learn about Small Molecule Fluorophores Resources on Addgene.org ...
  9. Troubleshooting Your Plasmid Cloning Experiment

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    Sept. 24, 2019, 12:55 p.m.
    ...few colonies (5-10) and grow them in a small culture volume (2 or 3 ml) containing the corresponding antibiotic... working with is correct. It's also best to use 1-2 ug of the vector for digestion. PCR Design primers...plasmid; a starting point could be a molar ratio of 1:2 (plasmid:insert), but this parameter has to be optimized...new plates with a fresh stock of antibiotic. Many small colonies surrounding big colonies. You probably ...left your plate for too long in the incubator. The small colonies are called satellite colonies and they ...
  10. Cutting Once Is Harder Than It Sounds: Your Guide to Minimizing Off-Target Effects

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    March 31, 2026, 1:15 p.m.
    ... a great preliminary risk reduction at a minimal cost. Step 2: Rough screening of nuclease variants by...different ranges of the activity spectrum (Figure 2). Identify the least active variant that still shows...test if you want further refinement.  Figure 2: Schematic representation of the two-step screening... last active and the first inactive one from step 2. (In the example in Figure 3, the least active still...that can reliably identify this optimal variant in advance, so minimal experimental testing is required...sgRNA: Check on-target activity of WT SpCas9 and a small set of strategically selected IFNs on your samples...activity, and the whole screening required only minimal extra effort (Figure 3). This first-pass screen...
  11. Hot Plasmids April 2018 - Protein Degradation, Nanoscopy, FIRE-Cas9, and Yeast Expression Tools

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    April 23, 2018, 2 p.m.
    ...difficult-to-manipulate primary cells, achieving knockdown within 1-2 hr of reagent delivery. TRIM-Away is suitable for ...factor 1 controls expression of transcription factor 2, which directly controls expression of a reporter ...modulating the induction of transcription factors 1 and 2. See Aranda-Díaz et al. for more information. The ...ubiquitin ligase, is the basis of TRIM-away. In normal physiology, TRIM21 recruits ubiquitin and the proteasome...tested multiple methods for TRIM-Away delivery. For small cell populations, co-microinjection of TRIM21 protein... et al. Cell. 2017. PubMed PMID: 29153837. Endosomal pH sensors for STED nanoscopy Article contributed...contributed by Eric J. Perkins Listen to Endosomal pH Sensors podcast segment The first Addgene plasmid deposit...
  12. Addgene’s Newest Way to Speed Your Research: The Cloning Grade DNA Service

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    July 28, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ... be directly used in the research on the SARS-CoV-2. Nine of the overall plasmid selection will be open... cloning grade DNA beta project We will ship you  2 µg of DNA in 20 µl of Tris buffer suitable for molecular...in terms of target organisms (from bacteria to mammals), cloning techniques, and experimental use (CRISPR...
  13. The Developmental Studies Hybridoma Bank: Over 25 Years of Antibody Sharing

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    March 10, 2015, 2:25 p.m.
    ...human transcription factors such as PAX7, PAX6, AP-2 alpha and ISLET-1. In addition, we distribute monoclonal... example through the use of less toxic adjuvants; 2) generating complex antibody chips that allow assessment...from our facility at the University of Iowa. The minimal fees from distribution funds our operation. Antibodies...
  14. Tips and Tricks for Using Golden Gate Modular Cloning (MoClo)

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    July 8, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
    ...promoter and terminator flanking the CDS, and a Level 2 multigene vector with two other independently regulated...the sequence you are trying to clone. Figure 2: MoClo assemblies depend on compatibility of four-...sequentially for your Level 0, Level 1, and Level 2 assemblies using the plasmid sequence files provided...after each transformation. This could be as few as 1–2 colonies if you’re an experienced MoClo user, but ...without changing the function of the sequence, normally through the synonymous mutation of a codon. You...and more accurate, but they also work with very small volumes of reagents which lowers experimental costs...
  15. How Dry Ice Affects Viral Vector Sample pH & How to Avoid It

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    June 20, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ...pH visible at the sample interface upon thaw (Fig. 2). Before thawing, all the samples were at the control...showed that AAV infectivity was not altered by a short 2-hour exposure to pH as low as 2.5 (Potter et al., ...Methods. 2013 Apr;10(4):278-9. PubMed PMID: 23538862. 2. Potter M, Lins B, Mietzsch M, Heilbronn R, Van Vliet...handling recommendations Not all O-rings function optimally at -80°C. For samples that are shipped on dry ...changes in our solutions are transient and return to normal once the tube is opened and equilibrium with ambient...
  16. Fluorescent Proteins 101: Luciferases

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    July 22, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
    ...its abdomen to produce yellow-green light (Figure 2). Despite the title of this post, this reaction is...; no chemical reaction takes place. Figure 2: Simplified chemical reaction catalyzed by luciferase...a detailed list of luciferase options. Table 2: Properties of luciferase enzymes Name Natural or engineered...Luciferase is the best known: it’s derived from the small (19 kDa) luminous shrimp (Oplophorus gracilirostris... they emit or to optimize their expression in mammalian systems. Our luciferase collection page has a ...
  17. Fluorescent CRISPR Reporters: SRIRACCHA and GEmCherry2

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    May 26, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...GEmCherry2. The Denham lab made several other small changes creating 2 other versions but these did not surpass...lab found that H2B-GFP expressing cells exhibited a 2-4 fold increase in the number of endogenous indel ...fluorescence and in-frame fluorescence.  Figure 2: The GEmCherry reporter. Image from Højland Knudsen...H2B (histone)-GFP reporter into the genome of mammalian cells.  Figure 1: The SRIRACCHA reporter...
  18. Lentiviral Vector Uses and Overview

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    May 19, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...create the 2nd-generation lentiviral system (Figure 2). The HIV genes that do remain are very important ...1996 Apr 12;272(5259):263-7. PubMed PMID: 8602510. 2. A third-generation lentivirus vector with a conditional...CH, Humeau LM, Rebello T. J Gene Med. 2013 Feb;15(2):78-82. PubMed PMID: 23322669. 6. Genetic treatment... Banasik MB, McCray PB Jr. Gene Ther. 2010 Feb;17(2):150-7. PubMed PMID: 19847206. Additional Resources...benefits of lentiviral vectors have been observed in small trials for other diseases, including the common ...
  19. Using Phosphoserine to Study Protein Phosphorylation

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    June 23, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...phosphorylation events in the proteomes of higher mammals (2). How can we begin to understand the importance... the open reading frame (ORF) of interest (Figure 2). 1. The phosphoserine OTS The backbone of the phosphoserine...optimized Sep-OTSλ and can recommend its use (6).  2. C321, a specialized bacterial host strain for pSer-incorporation...biology4.5 (2002): E127-E130. PubMed PMID: 11988757. 2. Hornbeck, Peter V., et al. "PhosphoSitePlus, 2014...the phosphoryl-modification; they are both much smaller, and carry only a single negative charge as opposed...sequencing of prokaryotic lineages revealed a curious anomaly amongst a subset of methanogenic archea: these ...samples on SDS-PAGE gels containing Phos-Tag, a small molecule that binds specifically to phosphate moieties...
  20. Viral Vectors 101: Inverted Terminal Repeats

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    Oct. 19, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...ITR, which can either be “flip” or “flop” (Figure 2). Additionally, the ITR contains a 4-nucleotide Rep...site for Rep proteins (Savvy et al. 2013). Figure 2: AAV2 wild type ITR in flip and flop orientation. ...Packaging, and Potency of AAV Vectors. Microorganisms, 12(2), 310. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms1202031038399714...scientists to express a gene of interest in a cell or animal model. AAV plasmids contain several important elements...deletion in the B or C domain of one ITR. These small deletions are not usually an issue as they are thought...enzymes cut at known sites within the ITR. However, small deletions and point mutations will go undetected...
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