DESCRIPTION

• Notes: Biosafety: 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
• Shiptemp: -80°C (dry ice)
• Synonyms: JNK reporter, AP-1 cell line, activator protein-1 lentivirus
• Warnings: Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
• Category: Cell Line/Lentiviruses
• Description: The stress-activated protein kinase/c-jun N-terminal kinase (SAPK/JNK) family of proteins includes mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) that are activated by stress, inflammatory cytokines, mitogens, oncogenes, and inducers of cell differentiation and morphogenesis. Upon activation of the SAPK/JNK pathway, MAP Kinase Kinases phosphorylate and activate JNKs. The activated JNKs translocate to the nucleus where they phosphorylate and activate transcription factors such as c-Jun. c-Jun then binds to the activator protein-1 (AP1) response element and induces AP1 transcription.The AP1 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 AP1 response element located upstream of the minimal TATA promoter. After transduction, activation of the JNK signaling pathway and AP1 mediated activity in the target cells can be monitored by measuring the luciferase activity.
• Formulation: The lentiviruses were produced from HEK293T cells in the medium containing 90% DMEM + 10% FBS.
• Supplied As: Two vials (500 µl x 2) of AP1 luciferase reporter lentivirus at a titer 1 x 10^7TU/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
• Applications: • Screen for activators or inhibitors of the JNK signaling pathway in the transduced target cells • Generation of AP1 Luciferase Reporter stable cell line
• Product Type: Lentivirus
• Biosafety Level: BSL-2
• Related Products: 60405, 60690, 79617, 79655
• 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 assay protocol for detailed instructions.