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Retroviral vectors with fluorescent proteins

Retroviral vectors for co-expression of fluorescent proteins

These retroviral vectors allow you to deliver and stably express your gene of interest and a fluorescent protein in a broad range of dividing cells. Depending on which vector you choose, the fluorescent protein and protein of interest can be:

  • Fused together for subcellular localization or tag studies
  • Simultaneously coexpressed from the same transcript but as separate proteins (IRES vectors)

These retroviral vectors allow you to deliver and stably express your gene of interest and a fluorescent protein in a broad range of dividing cells. Depending on which vector you choose, the fluorescent protein and protein of interest can be:

  • Fused together for subcellular localization or tag studies
  • Simultaneously coexpressed from the same transcript but as separate proteins (IRES vectors)

Monomeric proteins for fusion tags

DsRed-Monomer, AcGFP1, and mCherry proteins are truly monomeric fluorescent proteins that are ideal for use as fusion tags. mCherry is a very popular mutant derived by directed mutagenesis of mRFP1, a monomeric mutant of DsRed.

Bright multimers for reporter studies

ZsGreen1 and DsRed-Express are bright fluorescent proteins that are excellent reporters for gene expression or for measuring transduction/transfection efficiency. ZsGreen1, for example, is 2.5X brighter than EGFP.

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632505 pRetroQ-AcGFP1-N1 Vector 20 ug Inquire for Quotation

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72 Living Colors Fluorescent Protein Products: Not-For-Profit Entities: Orders may be placed in the normal manner by contacting your local representative or Takara Bio USA, Inc. Customer Service. Any and all uses of this product will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Non-Commercial Use License Agreement (the “Non-Commercial License”), a copy of which can be found below. As a condition of sale of this product to you, and prior to using this product, you must agree to the terms and conditions of the Non-Commercial License. Under the Non-Commercial License, Takara Bio USA, Inc. grants Not-For-Profit Entities a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable and limited license to use this product for internal, non-commercial scientific research use only. Such license specifically excludes the right to sell or otherwise transfer this product, its components or derivatives thereof to third parties. No modifications to the product may be made without express written permission from Takara Bio USA, Inc. Any other use of this product requires a different license from Takara Bio USA, Inc. For license information, please contact a licensing representative by phone at 650.919.7320 or by e-mail at licensing@takarabio.com. For-Profit Entities wishing to use this product are required to obtain a license from Takara Bio USA, Inc. For license information, please contact a licensing representative by e-mail at licensing@takarabio.com. Not-For-Profit Non-Commercial Use License: A copy of the pRetroQ-AcGFP1-N1 Vector product License Agreement can be found by clicking here.
39 AcGFP is covered by U.S. Patent Numbers; 7,432,053, 7,667,016, 7,879,988 and 7,897,726.
8 For Research Use Only, Not for Use in Humans.
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The pRetroQ-AcGFP1-N1 vector is a high-titer, self-inactivating retroviral expression vector that is optimized to eliminate promoter interference from the upstream LTR in the integrated provirus. This vector expresses a green fluorescent protein (GFP) from Aequorea coerulescens. pRetroQ-AcGFP1-N1 allows cloning of genes into the multiple cloning site (MCS) upstream of the AcGFP1 coding sequence, which are subsequently expressed as fusions to the N-terminus of the AcGFP1 protein. This vector allows the expression of fluorescent fusion proteins in difficult-to-transfect cells. It also contains a puromycin selection marker for selection of stable integrants. The unmodified vector will express AcGFP1 protein and may be used to produce marker virus to optimize infection protocols.

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Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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Retroviral vectors expressing AcGFP1 and DsRed-Monomer fluorescent protein fusions

Retroviral vectors expressing AcGFP1 and DsRed-Monomer fluorescent protein fusions
Retroviral vectors expressing AcGFP1 and DsRed-Monomer fluorescent protein fusions. pRetroQ-DsRed-Monomer-Golgi and pRetroQ-AcGFP1-Tubulin constructs were transfected individually into GP2-293 cells, and the VSV-G pseudotyped virus was harvested 48 hr posttransfection. These viral stocks were then used to coinfect HeLa cells, and expression was visualized 48 hr postinfection by fluorescent microscopy.
632506 pRetroQ-AcGFP1-C1 Vector 20 ug Inquire for Quotation

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72 Living Colors Fluorescent Protein Products: Not-For-Profit Entities: Orders may be placed in the normal manner by contacting your local representative or Takara Bio USA, Inc. Customer Service. Any and all uses of this product will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Non-Commercial Use License Agreement (the “Non-Commercial License”), a copy of which can be found below. As a condition of sale of this product to you, and prior to using this product, you must agree to the terms and conditions of the Non-Commercial License. Under the Non-Commercial License, Takara Bio USA, Inc. grants Not-For-Profit Entities a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable and limited license to use this product for internal, non-commercial scientific research use only. Such license specifically excludes the right to sell or otherwise transfer this product, its components or derivatives thereof to third parties. No modifications to the product may be made without express written permission from Takara Bio USA, Inc. Any other use of this product requires a different license from Takara Bio USA, Inc. For license information, please contact a licensing representative by phone at 650.919.7320 or by e-mail at licensing@takarabio.com. For-Profit Entities wishing to use this product are required to obtain a license from Takara Bio USA, Inc. For license information, please contact a licensing representative by e-mail at licensing@takarabio.com. Not-For-Profit Non-Commercial Use License: A copy of the pRetroQ-AcGFP1-C1 Vector product License Agreement can be found by clicking here.
39 AcGFP is covered by U.S. Patent Numbers; 7,432,053, 7,667,016, 7,879,988 and 7,897,726.
8 For Research Use Only, Not for Use in Humans.
*

The pRetroQ-AcGFP1-C1 vector is a high-titer, self-inactivating retroviral expression vector that is optimized to eliminate promoter interference from the upstream LTR in the integrated provirus. This vector expresses a green fluorescent protein (GFP) from Aequorea coerulescens. pRetroQ-AcGFP1-C1 allows cloning of genes into the multiple cloning site (MCS) downstream of the AcGFP1 coding sequence, which are subsequently expressed as fusions to the C-terminus of the AcGFP1 protein. This vector allows the expression of fluorescent fusion proteins in difficult-to-transfect cells. It also contains a puromycin selection marker for selection of stable integrants. The unmodified vector will express AcGFP1 protein and may be used to produce marker virus to optimize infection protocols.

Notice to purchaser

Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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Retroviral vectors expressing AcGFP1 and DsRed-Monomer fluorescent protein fusions

Retroviral vectors expressing AcGFP1 and DsRed-Monomer fluorescent protein fusions
Retroviral vectors expressing AcGFP1 and DsRed-Monomer fluorescent protein fusions. pRetroQ-DsRed-Monomer-Golgi and pRetroQ-AcGFP1-Tubulin constructs were transfected individually into GP2-293 cells, and the VSV-G pseudotyped virus was harvested 48 hr posttransfection. These viral stocks were then used to coinfect HeLa cells, and expression was visualized 48 hr postinfection by fluorescent microscopy.

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Retroviral vectors available from Clontech

Retroviral vectors available from Clontech

Retroviral vectors available from Takara Bio. Not all vectors are shown. Some retroviral vectors are not sold separately.

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Retro-X retroviral vector maps

Retro-X retroviral vector maps

Retro-X retroviral vector maps. IRES-containing bicistronic retroviral vectors allow you to express two target genes (Vector A: pQCXIX) or a target gene and an antibiotic resistance gene (Vector B: pQCXIH,pQCXIN and pQCXIP). Fluorescent-fusion retroviral vectors express your protein of interest fused to a fluorescent protein (Vector C: pRetroQ-AcGFP1 N1/C1 and pRetroQ-DsRed Monomer N1/C1). Knockout RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ retroviral vectors are prelinearized and ready to accept a dsDNA oligonucleotide encoding a shRNA of your choice, (Vectors D and E: RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ-DsRedExpress or pSIREN-RetroQ-ZsGreen and RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ). To express shRNA under tight, inducible control, use the knockout Tet series of retroviral vectors (Vector F: Knockout RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ-TetH and pSIREN-RetroQ TetP).

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632506: pRetroQ-AcGFP1-C1 Vector

632506: pRetroQ-AcGFP1-C1 Vector
632507 pRetroQ-DsRed Monomer-N1 Vector 20 ug Inquire for Quotation

License Statement

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8 For Research Use Only, Not for Use in Humans.
*

The pRetroQ-DsRed Monomer-N1 vector is a high-titer, self-inactivating retroviral expression vector that is optimized to eliminate promoter interference from the upstream LTR in the integrated provirus. This vector expresses a monomeric mutant of the Discosoma sp. red fluorescent protein (DsRed). pRetroQ-DsRed Monomer-N1 allows cloning of genes into the multiple cloning site (MCS) upstream of the DsRed-Monomer coding sequence, which are subsequently expressed as fusions to the N-terminus of the DsRed-Monomer protein. This vector allows the expression of fluorescent fusion proteins in difficult-to-transfect cells. It also contains a puromycin selection marker for selection of stable integrants. The unmodified vector will express DsRed-Monomer protein and may be used to produce marker virus to optimize infection protocols.

Notice to purchaser

Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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Retroviral vectors expressing AcGFP1 and DsRed-Monomer fluorescent protein fusions

Retroviral vectors expressing AcGFP1 and DsRed-Monomer fluorescent protein fusions
Retroviral vectors expressing AcGFP1 and DsRed-Monomer fluorescent protein fusions. pRetroQ-DsRed-Monomer-Golgi and pRetroQ-AcGFP1-Tubulin constructs were transfected individually into GP2-293 cells, and the VSV-G pseudotyped virus was harvested 48 hr posttransfection. These viral stocks were then used to coinfect HeLa cells, and expression was visualized 48 hr postinfection by fluorescent microscopy.

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DsRed-Monomer is soluble when expressed in mammalian cells

DsRed-Monomer is soluble when expressed in mammalian cells
DsRed-Monomer is soluble when expressed in mammalian cells. HeLa cells were transfected with pDsRed-Monomer-N1 and fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde 24 hr post-transfection. DsRed-Monomer fluorescent protein displays an even, consistent, and homogeneous distribution.
632508 pRetroQ-DsRed Monomer-C1 Vector 20 ug Inquire for Quotation

License Statement

ID Number  
8 For Research Use Only, Not for Use in Humans.
*

The pRetroQ-DsRed Monomer-C1 vector is a high-titer, self-inactivating retroviral expression vector that is optimized to eliminate promoter interference from the upstream LTR in the integrated provirus. This vector expresses a monomeric mutant of the Discosoma sp. red fluorescent protein (DsRed). pRetroQ-DsRed Monomer-C1 allows cloning of genes into the multiple cloning site (MCS) downstream of the DsRed-Monomer coding sequence, which are subsequently expressed as fusions to the C-terminus of the DsRed-monomer protein. Together, this vector allows the expression of fluorescent fusion proteins in difficult-to-transfect cells. It also contains a puromycin selection marker for selection of stable integrants. The unmodified vector will express DsRed-Monomer protein and may be used to produce marker virus to optimize infection protocols.

Notice to purchaser

Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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Retroviral vectors expressing AcGFP1 and DsRed-Monomer fluorescent protein fusions

Retroviral vectors expressing AcGFP1 and DsRed-Monomer fluorescent protein fusions
Retroviral vectors expressing AcGFP1 and DsRed-Monomer fluorescent protein fusions. pRetroQ-DsRed-Monomer-Golgi and pRetroQ-AcGFP1-Tubulin constructs were transfected individually into GP2-293 cells, and the VSV-G pseudotyped virus was harvested 48 hr posttransfection. These viral stocks were then used to coinfect HeLa cells, and expression was visualized 48 hr postinfection by fluorescent microscopy.

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Retro-X retroviral vector maps

Retro-X retroviral vector maps

Retro-X retroviral vector maps. IRES-containing bicistronic retroviral vectors allow you to express two target genes (Vector A: pQCXIX) or a target gene and an antibiotic resistance gene (Vector B: pQCXIH,pQCXIN and pQCXIP). Fluorescent-fusion retroviral vectors express your protein of interest fused to a fluorescent protein (Vector C: pRetroQ-AcGFP1 N1/C1 and pRetroQ-DsRed Monomer N1/C1). Knockout RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ retroviral vectors are prelinearized and ready to accept a dsDNA oligonucleotide encoding a shRNA of your choice, (Vectors D and E: RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ-DsRedExpress or pSIREN-RetroQ-ZsGreen and RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ). To express shRNA under tight, inducible control, use the knockout Tet series of retroviral vectors (Vector F: Knockout RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ-TetH and pSIREN-RetroQ TetP).

632520 pRetroX-IRES-ZsGreen1 Vector 20 ug USD $593.00

The pRetroX-IRES-ZsGreen1 vector is a bicistronic retroviral expression vector containing ZsGreen1 as a marker for transfection/infection efficiency. A gene of interest is inserted into the MCS located upstream of the encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV) internal ribosomal entry site (IRES). The IRES sequence allows the protein of interest and ZsGreen1 to be independently translated from the same mRNA transcript. ZsGreen1 is a human codon-optimized variant of the Zoanthus sp. green fluorescent protein (ZsGreen) that has been engineered for brighter fluorescence and higher expression in mammalian cells.

Notice to purchaser

Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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632520: pRetroX-IRES-ZsGreen1 Vector

632520: pRetroX-IRES-ZsGreen1 Vector

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Mechanism of IRES bicistronic expression from Retro-X retroviral vectors

Mechanism of IRES bicistronic expression from Retro-X retroviral vectors

Mechanism of IRES bicistronic expression from Retro-X retroviral vectors. The internal ribosome entry site (IRES) permits a protein of interest and a fluorescent protein to be independently translated from the same mRNA. SD = Splice Donor. SA = Splice Acceptor. ψ = packaging signal. LTR = long terminal repeat.

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Retro-X retroviral vector maps

Retro-X retroviral vector maps

Retro-X retroviral vector maps. IRES-containing bicistronic retroviral vectors allow you to express two target genes (Vector A: pQCXIX) or a target gene and an antibiotic resistance gene (Vector B: pQCXIH,pQCXIN and pQCXIP). Fluorescent-fusion retroviral vectors express your protein of interest fused to a fluorescent protein (Vector C: pRetroQ-AcGFP1 N1/C1 and pRetroQ-DsRed Monomer N1/C1). Knockout RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ retroviral vectors are prelinearized and ready to accept a dsDNA oligonucleotide encoding a shRNA of your choice, (Vectors D and E: RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ-DsRedExpress or pSIREN-RetroQ-ZsGreen and RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ). To express shRNA under tight, inducible control, use the knockout Tet series of retroviral vectors (Vector F: Knockout RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ-TetH and pSIREN-RetroQ TetP).

632521 pRetroX-IRES-DsredExpress Vector 20 ug Inquire for Quotation *

The pRetroX-IRES-DsRedExpress vector is a bicistronic retroviral expression vector containing DsRed-Express as a marker for transfection/infection efficiency. A gene of interest is inserted into the MCS located upstream of the encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV) internal ribosomal entry site (IRES). The IRES sequence allows the protein of interest and DsRed-Express to be independently translated from the same mRNA transcript. DsRed-Express is a human codon-optimized variant of the Discosoma sp. red fluorescent protein (DsRed) that has been engineered for faster maturation.

Notice to purchaser

Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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Mechanism of IRES bicistronic expression from Retro-X retroviral vectors

Mechanism of IRES bicistronic expression from Retro-X retroviral vectors

Mechanism of IRES bicistronic expression from Retro-X retroviral vectors. The internal ribosome entry site (IRES) permits a protein of interest and a fluorescent protein to be independently translated from the same mRNA. SD = Splice Donor. SA = Splice Acceptor. ψ = packaging signal. LTR = long terminal repeat.

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632521: pRetroX-IRES-DsredExpress Vector

632521: pRetroX-IRES-DsredExpress Vector

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Retro-X retroviral vector maps

Retro-X retroviral vector maps

Retro-X retroviral vector maps. IRES-containing bicistronic retroviral vectors allow you to express two target genes (Vector A: pQCXIX) or a target gene and an antibiotic resistance gene (Vector B: pQCXIH,pQCXIN and pQCXIP). Fluorescent-fusion retroviral vectors express your protein of interest fused to a fluorescent protein (Vector C: pRetroQ-AcGFP1 N1/C1 and pRetroQ-DsRed Monomer N1/C1). Knockout RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ retroviral vectors are prelinearized and ready to accept a dsDNA oligonucleotide encoding a shRNA of your choice, (Vectors D and E: RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ-DsRedExpress or pSIREN-RetroQ-ZsGreen and RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ). To express shRNA under tight, inducible control, use the knockout Tet series of retroviral vectors (Vector F: Knockout RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ-TetH and pSIREN-RetroQ TetP).

632568 pRetroQ-mCherry-N1 Vector 10 ug Inquire for Quotation

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8 For Research Use Only, Not for Use in Humans.
*

The pRetroQ-mCherry-N1 Vector is a high-titer, self-inactivating retroviral expression vector designed to eliminate promoter interference from the upstream LTR in the integrated provirus. The vector encodes mCherry; a bright red fluorescent protein tag that was derived from a monomeric mutant of DsRed (mRFP1) by site-directed mutagenesis. Inserting a cDNA in the MCS upstream of the mCherry coding sequence joins your protein of interest to the N-terminus of the tag, and allows the fusion protein to be tracked and studied in transduced cells. To package the vector into high-titer, replication-incompetent retrovirus, we recommend using the Retro-X Universal Packaging System (Cat. No. 631530).

Notice to purchaser

Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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Retro-X retroviral vector maps

Retro-X retroviral vector maps

Retro-X retroviral vector maps. IRES-containing bicistronic retroviral vectors allow you to express two target genes (Vector A: pQCXIX) or a target gene and an antibiotic resistance gene (Vector B: pQCXIH,pQCXIN and pQCXIP). Fluorescent-fusion retroviral vectors express your protein of interest fused to a fluorescent protein (Vector C: pRetroQ-AcGFP1 N1/C1 and pRetroQ-DsRed Monomer N1/C1). Knockout RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ retroviral vectors are prelinearized and ready to accept a dsDNA oligonucleotide encoding a shRNA of your choice, (Vectors D and E: RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ-DsRedExpress or pSIREN-RetroQ-ZsGreen and RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ). To express shRNA under tight, inducible control, use the knockout Tet series of retroviral vectors (Vector F: Knockout RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ-TetH and pSIREN-RetroQ TetP).

632567 pRetroQ-mCherry-C1 Vector 10 ug Inquire for Quotation

License Statement

ID Number  
8 For Research Use Only, Not for Use in Humans.
*

The pRetroQ-mCherry-C1 Vector is a high-titer, self-inactivating retroviral expression vector designed to eliminate promoter interference from the upstream LTR in the integrated provirus. The vector encodes mCherry; a bright red fluorescent protein tag that was derived from a monomeric mutant of DsRed (mRFP1) by site-directed mutagenesis. Inserting a cDNA in the MCS downstream of the mCherry coding sequence joins your protein of interest to the C-terminus of the tag, and allows the fusion protein to be tracked and studied in transduced cells. To package the vector into high-titer, replication-incompetent retrovirus, we recommend using the Retro-X Universal Packaging System (Cat. No. 631530).

Notice to purchaser

Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval.

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Retro-X retroviral vector maps

Retro-X retroviral vector maps

Retro-X retroviral vector maps. IRES-containing bicistronic retroviral vectors allow you to express two target genes (Vector A: pQCXIX) or a target gene and an antibiotic resistance gene (Vector B: pQCXIH,pQCXIN and pQCXIP). Fluorescent-fusion retroviral vectors express your protein of interest fused to a fluorescent protein (Vector C: pRetroQ-AcGFP1 N1/C1 and pRetroQ-DsRed Monomer N1/C1). Knockout RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ retroviral vectors are prelinearized and ready to accept a dsDNA oligonucleotide encoding a shRNA of your choice, (Vectors D and E: RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ-DsRedExpress or pSIREN-RetroQ-ZsGreen and RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ). To express shRNA under tight, inducible control, use the knockout Tet series of retroviral vectors (Vector F: Knockout RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ-TetH and pSIREN-RetroQ TetP).

*You must be logged in to a Purchasing Account in order to purchase these products online, since the purchase of these products may be restricted depending on your account type. Researchers at not-for-profit accounts receive a limited use license with their purchase of the product. Researchers at for-profit accounts must obtain a license prior to purchase. For details please contact licensing@takarabio.com.

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Overview

  • Retroviral transduction for high-efficiency gene delivery to a broad range of cell types
  • Bright red and green fluorescent proteins for reporter studies
  • Bright monomeric red and green fluorescent proteins are ideal for fusion studies
  • High titers when combined with the Retro-X Universal Packaging System
  • Also, see our lentiviral and adenoviral options

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Applications

  • Reporter studies
  • Monitoring subcellular localization
  • Monitoring transduction efficiency and gene expression levels

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Please see the product's Certificate of Analysis for information about storage conditions, product components, and technical specifications. Please see the Kit Components List to determine kit components. Certificates of Analysis and Kit Components Lists are located under the Documents tab.


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