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  1. Cloning

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    ...example of a LIC protocol on our website. Ligation Independent Cloning (Figure adapted from LIC protocol ... repaired by the normal replication process. It is important to note that LIC has difficulty assembling...Independent Cloning Ligation Independent Cloning (LIC) relies on the 3'-5' exonuclease activity of T4 DNA...removes nucleotides from the end of a DNA strand. In LIC, the T4 DNA polymerase’s exonuclease activity creates...are repaired by the bacteria after transformation. LIC does not require site-specific recombination or a...rapid cloning method. So how does this work exactly? LIC depends on the addition of only one free dNTP to ...interest and then insert them into plasmids for replication and protein expression. So how do scientists ...
  2. Adeno-associated virus (AAV) Guide

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    ...potential formation of replication-competent viruses. While AAV themselves are replication incompetent, there...production of replication-competent viruses that would be able to infect cells and replicate autonomously... actively causing symptoms or replicating. Lytic cycle Viral replication process where the virus uses ...into cells. Replication-competent rAAV Mutated rAAV vector that has the ability to replicate and reproduce.... The Rep region encodes four non-structural replication proteins (Rep78, Rep68, Rep52, and Rep40), which...which are involved in genome replication and viral packaging. The Cap region encodes three structural ...virus. The ITR sequences serve as origins of replication and also act as signals for packaging. Figure...
  3. Molecular Biology Reference

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    ... Origin of Replication ( ori ) DNA sequence which directs initiation of plasmid replication (by bacteria...double-stranded DNA that typically carry genes and can replicate independently from chromosomal DNA. Although they...the bacterial chromosomal DNA, plasmid DNA is replicated upon cell division, and each daughter cell receives...manipulating genes. For instance, most plasmids are replicated in E. coli and are relatively small (∼3000 - ...sequences for this purpose, which includes a DNA replication origin, an antibiotic-resistance gene, and a ... exists extrachromosomally in E. coli , it is replicated independently and segregated to the resulting...form, plasmids require a bacterial origin of replication ( ori ), an antibiotic-resistance gene, and at...
  4. Adenovirus Guide

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    ... DNA replication and host cell manipulation. Late transcripts are expressed after DNA replication starts...production of replication-competent adenoviruses (RCAs) that would be able to infect cells and replicate autonomously...26–45 kb in length and contain multiple heavily-spliced transcripts flanked by two inverted terminal repeats..., which has limited their use in therapeutic applications. However, this has also made them the most widely...presence of adenoviral genes E1, E4, E2a and VA for replication. For more information about AAVs, read our AAV...whereas the E1 region is essential for viral replication and therefore needs to be supplied through other...due to their well-established methods, relative simplicity of production, and higher titers. However, the...
  5. Antibody Guide

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    ...single assay. Overview of Antibody Applications Antibody-based applications can be generally classed into ...these applications, visit the Antibody section of the Addgene Protocols page. Antibody Applications - Quantification...production and storage techniques, and explain common applications. Science... Handling Visualization Signal Amplification Application Overview Quantification Methods Capture Methods...of other antibodies. This has useful research applications, and is covered in the following Isotypes section...signaling molecules and are often used in clinical applications. Diabodies - Diabodies contain two Fab fragments... molecules that can be distinguished in your application. The indirect detection method uses an unconjugated...
  6. CRISPR Guide

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    ...Experiment Web References PAM Sequences Glossary Publications CRISPR Overview Bacteria have an interesting... every genomic target. Due to its comparative simplicity and adaptability, CRISPR rapidly became the most... to various Cas enzymes have extended CRISPR applications to increasingly complex functions, including...understanding of CRISPR biology, introduce the various applications of CRISPR, and help you get started using CRISPR... Cas12a, which are available for specialized applications. Check out our list of additional Cas proteins...genomic edits carried out by Cas9. Multiplexing applications include editing multiple genes at once; using...to help you select an optimized gRNA for your application (see: Plan Your Experiment ). In addition to ...
  7. Lentiviral Vector Guide

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    ... Rev Response Element (RRE) within unspliced and partially spliced transcripts to facilitate nuclear export...and tropism. Replication-competent The ability of a virus (or viral vector) to replicate and reproduce...hosts in order to continue their lifecycle and replicate. This feature can be harnessed for stable delivery...of safety improvements and the potential for replication-competent lentivirus production — that is, creation...particles that could infect cells and further replicate on their own. While the viral components are still...Interchangeable; usually encodes for VSV-G Safety Safe; replication incompetent by using three separate plasmids ...plasmids encoding the necessary viral genes Safer; replication incompetent by using four plasmids instead of ...
  8. Gamma-Retroviral Vector Guide

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    ...and tropism. Replication-competent The ability of a virus (or viral vector) to replicate and reproduce...hosts in order to continue their lifecycle and replicate. This feature can be harnessed for stable delivery... for safety to reduce the chance of creating replication-competent retroviruses. For a summary of all ...retroviral vectors are commonly used in gene therapy applications to more specifically direct delivery of gene...vectors are a popular choice in gene therapy applications. There are many approved gamma-retroviral gene...cell (CAR-T) therapy is a particularly popular application of gamma-retroviral vectors. Gamma-retroviral...vectors are: The potential for generation of replication-competent gamma-retroviral vectors The potential...
  9. Plan Your Experiment

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    ...Manipulation Select Expression System Design gRNA Publications Get Started CRISPR is a powerful system that...may not be a perfect plasmid for your specific application, and in such cases, it may be necessary to customize...reagent to suit your needs. Genetic Manipulation Application Cas9 gRNA Additional Considerations Knockout ...method Expression System Components of System Application Mammalian expression vector Cas enzyme promoter...gene you target will depend on your specific application. For example: To activate or repress a target...region is removed from the mRNA due to alternative splicing. Exons near the N-terminus are targeted since ...validate your edit will depend upon your specific application. However, there are several common ways to verify...
  10. Addgene's eBook Collection

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    ...contains an introduction to each vector and its applications, tips for using vectors in your experiments,...your transferable skills, and tips on the job application process. Close About Overlay Select CRISPR 101...introductions and helpful tips for antibody-based applications, from flow to IHC! Close About Overlay 0 of ...
  11. Guide to Using Pooled Libraries

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    ..., semi-random sequences that can be used for applications like lineage tracing or parsing the effects ...library screens, cells are infected at a very low multiplicity of infection (MOI) to increase the odds that...of each cell carrying it as being a biological replicate for that plasmid. Library screens can be divided...
  12. Sequencing Primers

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    ...promoter/origin, forward primer SV40-spliceR CACAAAGATCCGGACCAAAG SV40 splice sequence, reverse primer T3 GCAATTAACCCTCACTAAAGG...reverse primer RCAS-F ACATGGGTGGTGGTATAGCGCTTGCG (Orsulic lab) 3' of Rous sarcoma virus (RSV) env gene, forward...
  13. Chemogenetics Guide

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    ...neurons) that can be turned on or off by the application of a small molecule ligand. The ideal chemogenetic...chemogenetics for research and potential clinical applications. Science. 364(6436):eaav5282. PMID: 30872534...
  14. Optogenetics Guide

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    ...conformation/dimerization. In addition to the applications described above, both LOV and Dronpa can control...Arabidopsis thaliana is fused to truncated forms of cytosolic STIM1 to control calcium channels ~488 LOV domains...
  15. Educational Resources

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    ...written and video protocols for a wide range of applications in molecular biology, plasmid cloning, and virus...
  16. Science Guides

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    ...specific binding to other proteins. Antibody-based applications, which often use antibodies conjugated to a ...
  17. Promoters

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    ...Inducible by arabinose Promoter of the arabinose metabolic operon trp Repressible by tryptophan Promoter ...
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