pAAVdual-CaMKIIα-Rluc

pAAVdual-CaMKIIα-Rluc  is used to produce AAV-CaMKIIα-Rluc virus using AAVnerGene’s novel AAVdual production system. In this plasmid,  the  regular single strand AAV genome  with a CaMKIIα promoter and an Rluc reporter is cloned into our novel Ad helper plasmid, mini-pHelper.  AAV-CaMKIIα-Rluc viruses can be generated by co-transfection of this plasmid with regular AAV helper  (pRCap) plasmids, carrying AAV2 rep gene and different cap genes,  without adding additional Ad helper plasmid to supply E2A, E4orf6 and VA RNA functions.

The CaMKIIα promoter refers to the regulatory sequence that controls the expression of the Calcium/Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase II Alpha (CaMKIIα) gene. CaMKIIα is an essential enzyme predominantly expressed in the brain, especially in excitatory neurons of the forebrain, such as those found in the hippocampus and cortex. The CaMKIIα promoter is a neuron-specific regulatory element that drives gene expression in excitatory neurons of the forebrain, particularly in regions like the hippocampus and cortex. It is a critical tool in neuroscience research, transgenic model development, optogenetics, and potentially gene therapy. Its specificity to neurons involved in synaptic plasticity, learning, and memory makes it invaluable for studying the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying these key brain functions.

Renilla luciferase (Rluc) is a bioluminescent reporter protein derived from the sea pansy Renilla reniformis. Rluc catalyzes the oxidation of its substrate, coelenterazine, to produce light, typically in the blue to green range. This property makes Rluc a widely used tool in biological research, particularly for real-time imaging and monitoring of cellular processes. AAV-Rluc is a valuable tool for researchers who need to perform sensitive and non-invasive imaging and monitoring of gene expression and biological processes. Its high sensitivity, low background, and versatility make it particularly useful for in vivo studies, dual-reporter assays, and real-time tracking of cellular events.

• AAV Cassette: AAV-CaMKIIα-Rluc
• AAV Genome Size: 3137 bp
• Plasmid Size: 11570 bp
• Plasmid Backbone: pAAVdual
• AAV Genome Type: ssAAV
• ITRs:  L-ITR (119 bp) + R-ITR (130 bp)
• Promoter: CaMKIIα
• Transgene: Rluc
• Bacterial Resistance(s) : Kana
• Storage:  -20°C for long term (> 1 year)
• Shipping: Dry ice.
• Notice to Purchaser:  MTA is required. All mini-pHelper based products, including mini-pHelper itself, pAAVdual and pAAVone plasmids,  are sold under license of US 20240229067. Rights to use these products are limited to non-commercial research only. No other rights are conveyed. Inquiry into the availability of a license to broader rights or the use of these products for commercial purposes should be directed to AAVnerGene Inc, 9620 Medical Center Dr, Suite 100, Rockville, MD, 20850. Purchase of these products does not grant rights to : (1) offer the vectors or any derivatives thereof for resale; or (2) to distribute or transfer the vector or any derivative thereof to third parties.
• Cloning Services: AAVnerGene provides cloning services based on this plasmid backbone with $300/clone.
• AAV Package Services: AAVnerGene provides affordable AAV production services at various scales(from 1e12 to 1e16 vg), in both suspension and adherent cultured cells (HEK 293T or HEK 293), with flexible purification methods (CsCl, Iodixanol, or AAV-X resin).
• AAV Analytical Services: We also offer advanced AAV characterization services,  including AAV purity, vector genome identity, ITR integrity, DNA impurities, empty/full ratios, and a variety of comprehensive analyses based on custom requests.