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TypeGuide... into different generations. Lentiviral Generations First-generation First-generation lentiviral plasmids...Second-generation Third-generation Transfer Plasmid Can be packaged ONLY by a second-generation packaging...order to facilitate immunotherapy and gene therapy. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy , 128 , 110276. https...Figure 2: First-generation lentiviral plasmids. Created with BioRender.com. Second-generation Second-generation... All second-generation lentiviral transfer plasmids must be used with a second-generation packaging system...Figure 3: Second-generation lentiviral plasmids. Created with BioRender.com. Third-generation The third-generation...is often found in second-generation transfer plasmids as well. Third-generation plasmids include (Figure...
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Adenovirus Guide
TypeGuide...potential applications for gene and cell-based therapies in the new era of personalized medicine . Genes & Diseases... table . Adenoviral Generations First-generation rAdV vectors The first generation of rAdV vectors was...formation is higher for first-generation rAdV vectors than later generations, which incorporate additional...Figure 2: First-generation rAdV vectors. Created with BioRender.com. Second-generation rAdV vectors Second-generation...Second-generation rAdV vectors contain the genomic deletions of first-generation rAdV vectors, as well...favor using first- and third-generation rAdV vectors. Figure 3: Second-generation rAdV vectors. Created with...with BioRender.com. Third-generation rAdV vectors Third-generation rAdV vectors are also referred to as... -
Promoters
TypeGuide...the RNA polymerase. A transcription complex is constructed from the RNA polymerase and several transcription...because they control the binding of RNA polymerase to DNA. RNA polymerase transcribes DNA to mRNA which is ultimately... factors in order for RNA polymerase II (a eukaryote-specific RNA polymerase) to bind to a promoter. Transcription...the RNA polymerase binding site, TATA box, and transcription start site (TSS). RNA polymerase will bind... is not unusual to have several regulatory elements such as enhancers several kilobases away from the ...promoter, which is recognized by the RNA polymerase, an operator, a segment of DNA in which a repressor ...T7 RNA polymerase Promoter from T7 bacteriophage Sp6 Constitutive but requires Sp6 RNA polymerase Promoter... -
CRISPR Guide
TypeGuide...using dual nickases to generate a knockout or gene edit; or using Cas9 to generate large genomic deletions...proteins. Large deletions generated by Cas3 have fewer off-target alterations, such as small mutations ...nucleases (TALENs) required scientists to design and generate a new nuclease pair for every genomic target. ..., and precisely edit DNA and RNA. The ease of generating gRNAs makes CRISPR one of the most scalable genome...and some of the ways the CRISPR components are leveraged to achieve specific goals, such as targeting multiple...depends on which Cas protein you use, and there are several to choose from. Many variations of Cas9 exist, ...will form a ribonucleoprotein complex through interactions between the gRNA scaffold and surface-exposed... -
Adeno-associated virus (AAV) Guide
TypeGuide...ideal for gene therapy, neuroscience research, and other biomedical fields. Gene Therapy One of the major...low risk of insertional mutagenesis. Several AAV-based gene therapies have been approved by the US Food ...AAV) as novel vectors for human gene therapy . Current Gene Therapy, 3 (4), 281–304. https://doi.org/10.2174...serotypes: vector toolkit for human gene therapy . Molecular Therapy, 14 (3), 316–327. https://doi.org/10.1016... cycle. AAVs are therefore non-pathogenic and generally do not trigger a strong immune response. These...preferred choice to be used as viral vectors for gene therapy applications. This guide contains many viral vector-specific....com. Genome Integration Recombinant AAVs are generally considered to not integrate into the host genome... -
Antibody Guide
TypeGuide...signaling molecules are horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and fluorophores. Horseradish peroxidase (HRP) HRP ...with several suitable antibodies; if they all meet your criteria, you may either purchase several to compare...epitopes on one antigen. Monoclonal antibodies are generated from cultured B cells, where each culture should...variability. Other Affinity Reagents There are several alternatives to antibodies, ranging from antibody... aliquots of at least 10 µL. Antibodies cannot tolerate freeze-thaw cycles. Here are a few tips for storing...a chemiluminescent reaction in the presence of several different substrates. The luminescence produced...Applications Antibody-based applications can be generally classed into four categories: Quantification -... -
Molecular Biology Reference
TypeGuide...can be generated. The combination of a DNA fragment with a plasmid or vector DNA backbone generates a recombinant...DNA polymerase adding nucleotides. The major difference in this process occurs when the polymerase incorporates...referred to as cloned DNA, and this process of generating multiple identical copies of a recombinant DNA...Site (MCS) Short segment of DNA which contains several restriction enzyme sites, enabling easy insertion...expression will be driven by the promoter. As a general rule, the restriction sites in the MCS are unique...to work with - Plasmids are a convenient size (generally 1,000-20,000 basepairs) for physical isolation...gene. The promoter region is required for the generation of RNA from the insert DNA via transcription.... -
Cloning
TypeGuide... vectors that has a DNA topoisomerase I fused to the 3’ end. The topoisomerase acts as a ligase that joins...exonuclease, polymerase and ligase. 5' exonuclease digests the 5' end of dsDNA fragments to generate 3' single-stranded...fragments generating long overhangs that anneal to each other due to their homology. DNA polymerase then closes...years to move around pieces of DNA. Oftentimes several approaches will work for any specific cloning project...research project . The following guide will highlight several of the most popular cloning methods used to create...plasmids used for DNA cloning and expression contain several popular restriction enzyme sites. You can easily...TOPO (Image from Plasmid 101: TOPO Cloning ) Toposiomerase based cloning, often called TOPO® cloning or... -
Gamma-Retroviral Vector Guide
TypeGuide...used in gene therapy applications to more specifically direct delivery of gene therapies. Common Uses ...gamma-retroviral vectors. Gene Therapy Gamma-retroviral vectors are a popular choice in gene therapy applications. There...Gamma-retroviral vectors do not have defined “generations” of plasmids, as lentiviral vectors do. For more...line. For example, Phoenix™ is a popular second-generation gamma-retroviral packaging cell line developed...integration into a host’s genome. The process of generating stable cell lines with gamma-retroviral vectors...There are many approved gamma-retroviral gene therapies to treat disease like cancer or immunodeficiency...Delivery of chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy is a particularly popular application of gamma-... -
Optogenetics Guide
TypeGuide...channels- chimeras C1C2 ChR1-ChR2 chimera 470 ChIEF, ChEF, ChD Engineered by chimeragenesis of ChR1 and...illuminated. There are several different ways to control opsin expression. Generally, the most robust and...-controlled Phytochrome Interacting Factor 6 (PIF6) to PhyB (Phy) interaction 660 Cryptochromes Cryptochrome...and ChR2 450-470 C1V1 ChR1-VChR1 chimera with E122T and E162T mutations 540 Channelrhodopsins: chloride...inhibitory ChR with mutation C128A (derived from C1C2 chimera) 475 GtACR Chloride-conducting channel from Guillardia...neural populations at distinct times. Temporal considerations. Temporal precision is key in optogenetic experiments...activity of a fused protein through allosteric interactions. Researchers continue to engineer new optobiology... -
Plan Your Experiment
TypeGuide...want to: Generate complete and permanent loss of gene expression or function ( knockout )? Generate a specific... Edit Generate a specific user-defined sequence change in a particular gene, such as generating a point...like never before. This section will provide a general framework to get you started using CRISPR in your...Manipulation Application Cas9 gRNA Additional Considerations Knockout Permanently disrupt gene function ... enrich positive cells, or selection marker to generate stable cell lines (for details, see Plasmids 101...inserted into an AAV transfer vector and used to generate AAV particles (for details, see our AAV Guide ...Cas9 and gRNA In vitro transcription reactions generate mature Cas9 mRNA and gRNA, which are then delivered... -
Chemogenetics Guide
TypeGuide...light-emitting luciferase and a light-sensing optogenetic element. When the luciferase substrate (luciferin...luciferin) is added, the luciferase enzyme generates light that activates the opsin. The opsin may excite...on the type of luciferase used, the luciferin substrate may be the native coelenterazine (CTZ) or chemical...our Chemogenetics Plasmid Collection . Figure 1: General overview of a chemogenetics experiment. Early Chemogenetic...employed type of chemogenetic receptors. There are several different types of DREADDs that can be broadly ...Coupling brighter bioluminescent modules, such as luciferase-fluorescent protein fusions, to more-sensitive...Descriptions of LMOs and their activity in neurons LMO Luciferase Opsin Ligand Effect Outcome (in neurons) Reference... -
Guide to Using Pooled Libraries
TypeGuide... under certain conditions. Next-Generation Sequencing Next-generation sequencing allows for parallel sequencing... multiple sequences targeting each gene in the overall library. Barcoding libraries contain plasmids with...to the cells of interest. In either case, next-generation sequencing of the maxiprep DNA is recommended...to the nucleotide analog 6-thioguanine . Next-generation sequencing is the only way to accurately evaluate...outline of how a gRNA library is used. Below are the general steps to take in the screening process. Amplify...selection NEGATIVE screen: Apply library Perform Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) on a control sample (no selection...results between experimental and control cells Generate a list of gRNAs that disappear with addition of... -
Sequencing Primers
TypeGuide...AGTCAAGTAACAACCGCGA 3' end of luciferase, forward primer LucNrev CCTTATGCAGTTGCTCTCC 5' end of luciferase, reverse primer... primer LucNrev CCTTATGCAGTTGCTCTCC 5' end of luciferase, reverse primer M13 Reverse CAGGAAACAGCTATGAC...GGGCTGGCAAGCCACGTTTGGTG 3' end of glutathione-S-transferase, forward primer SP6 ATTTAGGTGACACTATAG SP6 promoter...GGGCTGGCAAGCCACGTTTGGTG 3' end of glutathione-S-transferase, forward primer pGP704-R AACAAGCCAGGGATGTAACG...Rluc-F CCAGGATTCTTTTCCAATGC 3' end of Renilla luciferase, forward primer RVprimer3 CTAGCAAAATAGGCTGTCCC... -
Addgene's eBook Collection
TypeGuide...and management, resources for identifying your transferable skills, and tips on the job application process...