| Field | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mfr No | |
| Product Type | |
| Reporter | |
| Selection Marker | Blasticidin, Hygromycin, Puromycin, Zeocin |
| Shipping | |
| Species |
Background
The AP-2 family of transcription factors, encoded by genes including TFAP2A, TFAP2B, and TFAP2C, are key regulators of development. They are strongly expressed in neural crest cells and their derivatives, where they control facial and craniofacial development, limb patterning, and organogenesis. AP-2 factors bind GC-rich DNA elements and influence cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis across multiple tissues. Loss or dysregulation of AP-2 activity is associated with developmental disorders, while altered AP-2 function also contributes to tumorigenesis in several cancers. Because of these roles, AP-2-dependent transcription is an informative readout in developmental biology and cell signaling research.
Product Description & Applications
The AP2 Reporter Lentivirus is a transcription-factor reporter system that detects transcriptional activity mediated by AP-2 (TFAP2) factors in human and mouse cells. The construct uses tandem repeats of AP-2 DNA-binding elements derived from the human metallothionein IIa promoter coupled to a minimal promoter to drive a fluorescent or luminescent reporter, with options including GFP, RFP, mCherry, BFP2, and luciferase configurations. A constitutively expressed selection marker supports stable polyclonal cell line generation.
Readout is by microscopy, flow cytometry, or luminometry. Applications include studying neural crest development, AP-2 regulation of differentiation, and AP-2 dysregulation in disease. Particles are purified by PEG precipitation and sucrose gradient centrifugation for transduction of primary and thawed cells.
About This Product
This reporter lentivirus places a BFP2, d2GFP, EGFP, Firefly Luc, Gaussia Luc, GFP, GFP + Firefly Luc, mCherry, Renilla Luc, RFP, RFP + Firefly Luc reporter gene under the control of tandem consensus response elements specific for the AP-2 Pathway transcription factor, coupled to a minimal TATA-box promoter and a proprietary upstream enhancer that maximizes signal-to-noise. The constitutively expressed selection marker (Blasticidin, Hygromycin, Puromycin, Zeocin) and/or secondary reporter enables stable polyclonal cell line generation and flexible readout by fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, or luminometry.
Stable integration via the lentiviral backbone ensures consistent, clonally representative reporter expression in dividing and post-mitotic target cells — including primary T cells, macrophages, organoids, and cryopreserved material — eliminating the variability inherent to transient transfection. The self-inactivating LTR design and third-generation packaging minimize insertional mutagenesis risk and ensure biosafety classification at BSL-2.
Can't find the lentiviral construct you need, or want to adjust key design elements? Contact us to discuss custom LV design and optional add-ons.
Common customization requests
- Insert / payload: replace the gene/sequence, swap to a different isoform, add mutations, or optimize cloning features.
- Expression design: change promoter (e.g., CMV/EF1α/PGK), add enhancers, or adjust regulatory elements.
- Reporters: add/swap GFP/RFP/mCherry/luciferase (single or dual reporters where applicable).
- Selection markers: add/swap puromycin/blasticidin/neomycin or fluorescent selection options.
- Vector format: switch between OE, shRNA, CRISPR (sgRNA/Cas systems), or control vectors (where supported).
Add-ons you can request
- Control viruses: empty vector, non-targeting shRNA, reporter-only controls, or matched backbone controls.
- Packaging / format: concentration options, aliquoting, or custom fill volume for screening workflows.
- Documentation: construct map/sequence confirmation package (as available) and batch documentation.
What to include in your request
- Target cell type/model (cell line or primary cells) and intended readout (reporter, knockdown, OE, etc.)
- Insert sequence (FASTA) or reference ID, plus any required tags/mutations
- Promoter, reporter, and selection marker preferences
- Desired scale and preferred format (aliquots / concentration requests)
Email us at support@biohippo.com or use the Talk to a Scientist request form.
