SBE Luciferase Reporter Lentivirus (TGFβ/SMAD Pathway)

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Applications: Screen for activators or inhibitors of the TGFβ/SMAD signaling pathway in transduced target cells
Generation of SBE Luciferase Reporter stable cell line

Background: The transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) signaling pathway is involved in a diverse range of cell processes such as differentiation, cell cycle arrest, and immune regulation. TGFβ signaling has been linked to cardiac disease, cancer, Alzheimer's and other human diseases. TGFβ proteins bind to receptors on the cell surface, initiating a signaling cascade that leads to phosphorylation and activation of SMAD2 and SMAD3, which then form a complex with SMAD4. The SMAD complex then translocates to the nucleus and binds to the SMAD binding element (SBE) in the nucleus, leading to transcription and expression of TGFβ/SMAD responsive genes.

Description: The SBE Luciferase Reporter Lentivirus (TGFβ/SMAD signaling pathway) are replication incompetent, HIV-based, VSV-G pseudotyped lentiviral particles that are ready to be transduced into almost all types of mammalian cells, including primary and non-dividing cells. The particles contain a firefly luciferase gene driven by multimerized SBE-responsive element located upstream of the minimal TATA promoter. After transduction, activation of the TGFβ/SMAD signaling pathway can be monitored by measuring the luciferase activity.

Formulation: The lentiviruses were produced from HEK293T cells and are provided in medium containing 90% DMEM + 10% FBS.

Storage Stability: Lentiviruses are shipped with dry ice. For long term storage, it is recommended to store the virus at -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Titers can drop significantly with each freeze-thaw cycle.

Supplied As: Two vials (500 µl x 2) of SBE luciferase reporter lentivirus at a titer ≥5 x 10^6 TU/ml. The titer will vary with each lot; the exact value is provided with each shipment.

Warnings: Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.

Biosafety Level: BSL-2

References: Moustakas A. et al. (2001) Smad regulation in TGF-beta signal transduction. J. Cell Science.114(Pt 24): 4359-69

• Artikelnummer: BPS79806
• Hersteller: BPS Bioscience
• Hersteller Artikelnummer: 79806
• Verpackungseinheit: 500 µl x 2
• Mengeneinheit: STK