CD5 (Human) CRISPR/Cas9 Lentivirus (Non-Integrating)

DESCRIPTION

The CD5 CRISPR Lentiviruses are replication incompetent, HIV-based VSV-G pseudotyped lentiviral particles that are ready to infect almost all types of mammalian cells, including primary and non-dividing cells. The particles contain a CRISPR/Cas9 gene driven by an EF1a promoter, along with 5 sgRNA (single guide RNA) targeting human CD5 driven by a U6 promoter. The integrating lentivirus integrates randomly into the cellular genome to express both Cas9 and the sgRNA. Puromycin selection forces high expression levels of both Cas9 and the sgRNA, and can be used with the integrating lentivirus to quickly and easily achieve high knockdown efficiencies in a cell pool. Efficiencies may vary, depending on the cell type and the gene of interest.

DETAILS

Notes: The CRISPR/CAS9 technology is covered under numerous patents, including U.S. Patent Nos. 8,697,359 and 8,771,945, as well as corresponding foreign patents applications, and patent rights. License Disclosure: Visit bpsbioscience.com/license for the label license and other key information about this product. Troubleshooting Guide: Visit bpsbioscience.com/lentivirus-faq for detailed troubleshooting instructions. For all further questions, please email support@bpsbioscience.com.
Species: Replication Incompetent HIV
Shiptemp: -80°C (dry ice)
Warnings: Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Titers can drop significantly with each freeze-thaw cycle. Biosafety None of the HIV genes (gag, pol, rev) will be expressed in the transduced cells. 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: Immunotherapy/Lentivirus
Description: The CD5 CRISPR Lentiviruses are replication incompetent, HIV-based VSV-G pseudotyped lentiviral particles that are ready to infect almost all types of mammalian cells, including primary and non-dividing cells. The particles contain a CRISPR/Cas9 gene driven by an EF1a promoter, along with 5 sgRNA (single guide RNA) targeting human CD5 driven by a U6 promoter. The integrating lentivirus integrates randomly into the cellular genome to express both Cas9 and the sgRNA. Puromycin selection forces high expression levels of both Cas9 and the sgRNA, and can be used with the integrating lentivirus to quickly and easily achieve high knockdown efficiencies in a cell pool. Efficiencies may vary, depending on the cell type and the gene of interest.
Formulation: The lentiviruses were produced from HEK293T cells in medium containing 90% DMEM + 10% FBS.
Supplied As: Two vials (500 µl x 2) of lentivirus at a titer ≥1 x 106 TU/ml. The titer will vary with each lot; the exact value is provided with each shipment.
Unspsc Code: 41106621
Unspsc Name: Virus mediated expression vectors or kits
Product Type: Lentivirus
Biosafety Level: BSL-2
Assay Conditions: CD5 is a member of the scavenger receptor cysteine-rich (SRCR) superfamily and is associated with the immune system. This protein is a transmembrane glycoprotein found on the surface of thymocytes and may act as a receptor to regulate T-cell proliferation.
Related Products: 101005, 101007, 101006, 78119
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: CRISPR