SRE Luciferase Reporter Lentivirus

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Applications: Screen for activators or inhibitors of MAPK/ERK signaling pathway in transduced target cellsGenerate SRE Luciferase Reporter stable cell lines (puromycin resistant)

Background: The MAPK/ERK signaling pathway is a major participant in the regulation of cell growth and differentiation. It can be activated by various extracellular stimuli including mitogens, growth factors, and cytokines. Upon stimulation, MEK1/2 phosphorylate and activate ERK1/2. The activated ERK1/2 translocate to the nucleus where they phosphorylate and activate transcription factors. The TCFs (Ternary Complex Factors), including transcription factor Elk1, are among the best-characterized substrates of ERK. When phosphorylated by ERK, Elk1 forms a complex with Serum Response Factor (SRF) and binds to the Serum Response Element (SRE), resulting in the expression of numerous mitogen-inducible genes.

Description: The SRE (Serum Response Element) Luciferase Reporter Lentiviruses 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 the Serum Response Element located upstream of the minimal TATA promoter . After transduction, activation of the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway in the target cells can be monitored by measuring the luciferase activity.

Formulation: The lentivirus particles were produced from HEK293T cells. They are supplied in cell culture 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 lentivirus at a titer ≥10⁷ 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

• Artikelnummer: BPS78627
• Hersteller: BPS Bioscience
• Hersteller Artikelnummer: 78627
• Green Labware: Nein
• Verpackungseinheit: 500 µl x 2
• Mengeneinheit: STK