Viral Vector Packaging Service
Addgene offers flexible packaging options so you can easily access the viral vector prep you need to get your experiments started more quickly.
Each viral vector is produced from a cargo plasmid in Addgene’s collection. These plasmids are created by your colleagues, sequence-verified, and widely cited in publications. All pricing includes DNA amplification, viral vector production, purification, and comprehensive quality control.
1,000+ preps ready to ship immediately after MTA approval.
Choose from 30,000+ options, packaged just for you in 6-8 weeks.
Production and Quality Control
- Production
- Our production process and quality control, with examples of quality control data.
- Help Center Articles
- Additional details about viral vector production at Addgene, ordering information, and more.
Additional Resources
- Addgene's Data Hub
- Curated technical reports from the research community demonstrating AAV performance under various experimental conditions.
- Protocols
- Written and video protocols for how to use your viral prep and how to make your own preps.
- Recipient Instructions
- What to do when you receive your viral vector from Addgene, with details about storage.
- Biosafety Guide
- Documentation for your institutional biosafety office and your lab, information on the biosafety of viral vectors, and general biosafety guidelines.
- Addgene Blog: Viral Vector Posts
- Content from Addgene and scientists across the research community on various aspects of viral vectors, including troubleshooting advice and explanations of viral vector technologies.
- Penn Vector Core AAV Vectors
- Many AAV vectors from the Penn Vector Core have been transferred to Addgene for distribution. Look up the IDs of particular Penn Vector Core catalog items.
Each viral vector service request will also include virus-associated DNA, which is a sample of the purified DNA from the original plasmid that was used to make the virus. In order for Addgene to provide viral vector services to you, we must ensure that you have the right to use the original plasmid.
Distribution of the original plasmid is important because it is the actual material being referenced in the Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) and its inclusion is what gives you permission to use the plasmid.