NF-κB Luciferase Reporter Lentivirus

DESCRIPTION

The NF-κB Luciferase Reporter Lentivirus 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 four copies of the NF-κB response element located upstream of the minimal TATA promoter. After transduction, activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway in the target cells can be monitored by measuring the luciferase activity.

DETAILS

Shiptemp: -80°C (dry ice)
Warnings: The lentiviruses are produced with the third generation SIN (self-inactivation) lentivector which ensures self-inactivation of the lentiviral construct after transduction and integration into the genomic DNA of the target cells. None of the HIV genes (gag, pol, rev) will be expressed in the transduced cells, as they are expressed from packaging plasmids lacking the packing signal. Although the pseudotyped lentiviruses are replication-incompetent, they require the use of a Biosafety Level 2 facility. BPS recommends following all local federal, state, and institutional regulations and using all appropriate safety precautions.
Category: Cell Line/Lentiviruses
References: 1. Pessara, U., Koch, N. (1990) Tumor necrosis factor alpha regulates expression of the major histocompatibility complex class II-associated invariant chain by binding of an NF-κB-like factor to a promoter element. Mol Cell Biol. 10(8):4146-4154. 2. Baeuerle, P.A. (1998) Pro-inflammatory signaling: last pieces in the NF-κB puzzle? Curr Biol. 8(1):R19-R22.
Description: The NF-κB Luciferase Reporter Lentivirus 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 four copies of the NF-κB response element located upstream of the minimal TATA promoter. After transduction, activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway in the target cells 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.
Unspsc Code: 41106621
Unspsc Name: Virus mediated expression vectors or kits
Applications: Screen for activators or inhibitors of NF-κB signaling pathway in the transduced target cells.
Product Type: Lentivirus
Biosafety Level: BSL-2
Related Products: 60690, 79578, 79565, 79580
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.
Scientific Category: Cell Signaling Pathway
Instructions for Use: See product datasheet