AAV pmSyn1-EBFP-Cre
(Plasmid #51507)

• Purpose: Can be used to generate AAV virus that will express Cre in neurons from the synapsin promoter
• Depositing Lab: Hongkui Zeng
• Publication: Madisen et al Neuron. 2015 Mar 4;85(5):942-58. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2015.02.022.

Backbone

• Vector backbone: pAAV-MCS
• Backbone manufacturer: Stratagene
• Total vector size (bp): 6890
• Modifications to backbone: A fragment containing the pmSyn promoter-EBFP-Cre-bGHpA was swapped in to replace the CMV promoter-MCS-hGHpA sequence. Total insert size including the two ITRs is 4293 bp.
• Vector type: AAV

Growth in Bacteria

• Bacterial Resistance(s): Ampicillin, 100 μg/mL
• Growth Temperature: 37°C
• Growth Strain(s): NEB Stable
• Copy number: Unknown

Gene/Insert

• Gene/Insert name: EBFP-Cre
• Alt name: Cre
• Insert Size (bp): 1761
• Promoter: pmSyn1

Cloning Information

• Cloning method: Restriction Enzyme
• 5′ cloning site: Not1 (not destroyed)
• 3′ cloning site: Not1 (not destroyed)
• 5′ sequencing primer: none
• 3′ sequencing primer: none

Resource Information

• Articles Citing this Plasmid:
  • 19 References

Terms and Licenses

• Academic/Nonprofit Terms:
  • UBMTA
• Industry Terms:
  • Not Available to Industry

Depositor Comments

This plasmid results in strong Cre expression levels, but little to no detectable EBFP.

Information for AAV5 (Catalog # 51507-AAV5)

Purpose

Ready-to-use AAV5 particles produced from AAV pmSyn1-EBFP-Cre (#51507). In addition to the viral particles, you will also receive purified AAV pmSyn1-EBFP-Cre plasmid DNA.

EBFP-Cre expression under a human synapsin1 promoter. These AAV preparations are suitable purity for injection into animals.

Delivery

• Volume: 100 µL
• Titer: ≥ 7×10¹² vg/mL
• Pricing: $375 USD for preparation of 100 µL virus + $30 USD for plasmid.
• Storage: Store at -80℃. Thaw just before use and keep on ice.
• Shipment: Viral particles are shipped frozen on dry ice. Plasmid DNA (≥ 200ng) will also be included in the shipment.

Viral Production & Use

• Packaging Plasmids: encode adenoviral helper sequences and AAV rep gene, AAV5 cap gene
• Buffer: PBS + 0.001% Poloxamer 188 + 200 mM NaCl
• Serotype: AAV5
• Purification: Iodixanol gradient ultracentrifugation
• Reporter Gene: EBFP

Biosafety

Requestor is responsible for compliance with their institution's biosafety regulations. Lentivirus is generally considered BSL-2. AAV is generally considered BSL-1, but may require BSL-2 handling depending on the insert. Biosafety Guide

Terms and Licenses

• Academic/Nonprofit Terms:
  • Terms of Use for Viral Vectors
• Industry Terms:
  • Not Available to Industry

Viral Quality Control

Quality Control:

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• Titer: the exact titer of your sample will be reported on the tube. The titer you see listed on this page is the guaranteed minimum titer. See how titers are measured.

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