These AAV-DJ particles constitutively express the firefly (Photinus pyralis) luciferase under the control of a CD68 (cluster of differentiation 68) promoter.
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Purified AAV-DJ CD68- Luciferase particles.
Luciferase activity in HEK293 cells transduced with AAV-DJ CD68-Luciferase particles.
Two vials (50 µl x 2) of AAV at a titer ≥1 x 1012 vector genomes/ml. The titer is determined by qPCR and will vary with each lot; the exact value will be provided with each shipment.
Purification
The purity of the AAV particles was confirmed to be greater than 90% by staining with One-Step Lumitein™ UV Protein Gel Stain (Biotium, 21005-1L). The purity varies with each lot; the exact value will be provided with each shipment.
Formulation
AAV was produced in HEK293-AAV cells and is supplied in PBS-MK (PBS Magnesium-Potassium) buffer containing 0.01% Pluronic F68. Virus particles can be packaged in custom formulations by special request, for an additional fee.
Background
Adeno-Associated Virus-DJ (AAV-DJ) is a synthetic serotype made from eight different wild-type AAV serotypes (AAV2, 4, 5, 8, 9, avian, bovine, and goat AAV) using DNA shuffling. These modifications allow the AAV-DJ serotype to exhibit improved transduction efficiency in vitro and in vivo and infect a broader range of cell types compared to the wild-type serotypes.
CD68 is a protein expressed in macrophages and macrophage-related cells. The CD68 gene promoter directs macrophage-specific expression. Although the promoter lacks a classical TATA box, it contains other protein binding sites consistent with preferential monocyte/macrophage gene expression. CD68 promoter has been used to achieve constitutive expression of IL-10 in macrophages.
Storage/Stability
AAV is shipped with dry ice. For long-term storage, it is recommended to store AAV at -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Titers can drop significantly with each freeze-thaw cycle.
Applications
Positive control in the transduction of macrophages.
Optimization of transduction assays and tracking of transgene expression over time
Shipping Temperature
-80°C
Notes
The AAV-DJ viruses are covered under several patents, including U.S. Patent Nos. 7,588,772, 8,067,014, 8,574,583, and 8,906,387, as well as corresponding foreign patents applications and patent rights. AAV-DJ is used under a license agreement.
Biosafety Recombinant AAV is inherently replication-deficient and not known to cause any human diseases. Additionally, following transduction, AAV vectors exist episomally and do not integrate into or disrupt the host cell’s genome. AAV requires the use of a Biosafety Level 1 facility. BPS Bioscience recommends following all local, federal, state, and institutional regulations and using all appropriate safety precautions
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