{"product_id":"human-klf4-oct4-sox2-c-myc-kosm-adenovirus-ad-h-oksim-bhv21600352","title":"Human Klf4-Oct4-Sox2-c-Myc (KOSM) Adenovirus (Ad-h-OKSIM)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAd-h-OKSIM is a replication-defective recombinant human adenovirus type 5 (Ad5) expressing the h-OKSIM gene under the CMV promoter. The vector backbone has E1 and E3 deleted, rendering it non-replicative and accommodating the transgene cassette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackbone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Human adenovirus type 5 (Ad5) with E1 and E3 deleted (dE1\/E3). Replication-incompetent in standard cells; replication-competent helper cells (HEK293) are required for amplification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromoter (CMV):\u003c\/strong\u003e a strong, ubiquitous promoter active in most mammalian cell types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransgene:\u003c\/strong\u003e h-OKSIM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiter \u0026amp; format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1×10\u003csup\u003e10\u003c\/sup\u003e PFU\/ml in storage buffer (DMEM, 2% BSA, 2.5% glycerol or equivalent), supplied as a 200 µL aliquot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomatic cells can be induced into pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) with a combination of four transcription factors, Oct4\/Sox2\/Klf4\/c-Myc or Oct4\/Sox2\/Nanog\/LIN28. A major limitation of this technology is the use of potentially harmful genome-integrating viruses. Adenovirus is unique from other viral vectors like lentiviruses and retroviruses because it does not incorporate any of its own genes into the targeted host and therefore avoids the potential for insertional mutagenesis. Another advantage of using adenoviruses is that they only need to present for a brief amount of time in order for effective reprogramming to take place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis KOSM adenovirus express all 4 human transcription factors (Klf4, Oct3\/4, Sox2 and c-Myc) joined by three different self-cleaving 2A peptides and IRES, which support efficient polycistronic expression from a single promoter and reduce the number of viruses necessary to reprogram somatic cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in oncology research to model gain-of-function or loss-of-function alterations in tumor-relevant pathways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdenoviral delivery enables high-efficiency transduction of cancer cell lines and primary tumor cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecision-relevant for researchers studying MYC Family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdenovirus-mediated delivery is well-established in primary cells, organoids, and small-animal models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePathway activation studies in cell lines and primary cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain-of-function phenotyping in disease-relevant cell models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRescue experiments paired with shRNA knockdown of the same target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdenoviral delivery is episomal and non-integrating; expression dilutes with cell division and typically lasts 1–2 weeks in dividing cells (longer in non-dividing cells such as hepatocytes, neurons, and cardiomyocytes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-existing anti-Ad5 neutralizing antibodies are common in human and primate hosts and can reduce in vivo transduction; this is less relevant in inbred laboratory mouse strains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMOI optimization is essential — over-dosing can cause cytopathic effects; under-dosing yields incomplete transduction. A 3–5× MOI titration in your specific cell or animal model is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplication-defective Ad5 vectors are typically handled at BSL-2; consult your institutional biosafety officer for specific transgenes and routes of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!-- Sources (internal):\n  - NCBI Gene: https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/gene\n  - UniProt: https:\/\/www.uniprot.org\/\n  - Russell WC. Adenoviruses: update on structure and function. J Gen Virol 2009; 90:1–20.\n  - Alba R, Bosch A, Chillon M. Gutless adenovirus: last-generation adenovirus for gene therapy. Gene Ther 2005; 12 Suppl 1:S18–27.\n  - Vendor reference: https:\/\/www.vectorbiolabs.com\/product\/1784-human-klf4-oct4-sox2-c-myc-kosm-adenovirus\/\n--\u003e","brand":"Vector Biolabs","offers":[{"title":"1x10^10 PFU\/ml \/ 200 µL","offer_id":53286499713389,"sku":"1784","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/human-klf4-oct4-sox2-c-myc-kosm-adenovirus-ad-h-oksim-bhv21600352","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}