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17-10152 LentiBrite™ GFP-Vimentin Lentiviral Biosensor

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Key Applications: Transfection, Immunofluorescence, Immunocytochemistry, Track single cell and cell population migration (migration assay, cell culture)
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Key ApplicationsDetection Methods
TFX, IF, ICC, Track single cell and cell population migration (migration assay, cell culture)Fluorescent
Description
Catalogue Number17-10152
Trade Name
  • LentiBrite
  • Chemicon
DescriptionLentiBrite™ GFP-Vimentin Lentiviral Biosensor
OverviewRead our application note in Nature Methods!
http://www.nature.com/app_notes/nmeth/2012/121007/pdf/an8620.pdf
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Learn more about the advantages of our LentiBrite Lentiviral Biosensors! Click Here

Biosensors can be used to detect the presence/absence of a particular protein as well as the subcellular location of that protein within the live state of a cell. Fluorescent tags are often desired as a means to visualize the protein of interest within a cell by either fluorescent microscopy or time-lapse video capture. Visualizing live cells without disruption allows researchers to observe cellular conditions in real time.

Lentiviral vector systems are a popular research tool used to introduce gene products into cells. Lentiviral transfection has advantages over non-viral methods such as chemical-based transfection including higher-efficiency transfection of dividing and non-dividing cells, long-term stable expression of the transgene, and low immunogenicity.

EMD Millipore is introducing LentiBrite™ Lentiviral Biosensors, a new suite of pre-packaged lentiviral particles encoding important and foundational proteins of autophagy, apoptosis, and cell structure for visualization under different cell/disease states in live cell and in vitro analysis.
  • Pre-packaged, fluorescently-tagged with GFP & RFP
  • Higher efficiency transfection as compared to traditional chemical-based and other non-viral-based transfection methods
  • Ability to transfect dividing, non-dividing, and difficult-to-transfect cell types, such as primary cells or stem cells
  • Non-disruptive towards cellular function

EMD Millipore’s LentiBrite™ GFP-Vimentin lentiviral particles provide bright fluorescence and precise localization to enable live cell analysis of vimentin IF dynamics in difficult-to-transfect cell types.
Background InformationIntermediate filaments (IFs) are 10 nm diameter cytoskeletal structures that typically form a cage-like structure extending from the nucleus to the plasma membrane. The five families of IF proteins have distinct polymer characteristics and cell type-specific expression patterns. Expression of vimentin, a type-III IF protein, is restricted to mesenchymal cells, and appearance of vimentin in epithelial cancer cells is a hallmark of the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition. Vimentin assembles into classic long filaments and short filaments termed squiggles. Time-lapse microscopy of live cells expressing GFP-vimentin has revealed the dynamics of vimentin IF maturation, and crosstalk with microtubules and microfilaments.
EMD Millipore’s LentiBrite™ GFP-vimentin lentiviral particles provide bright fluorescence and precise localization to enable live cell analysis of vimentin IF dynamics in difficult-to-transfect cell types.
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Product Information
Components
  • TagGFP2-Vimentin Lentivirus:
    One vial containing 25 µL of lentiviral particles at a minimum of 3 x 10E8 infectious units (IFU) per mL. For lot-specific titer information, please see “Viral Titer” in the datasheet.

  • Promoter
    EF-1 (Elongation Factor-1)
  • Multiplicty of Infection (MOI)
    MOI = Ratio of # of infectious lentiviral particles (IFU) to # of cells being infected.
    Typical MOI values for high transduction efficiency and signal intensity are in the range of 20-40. For this target, some cell types may require lower MOIs (e.g., HT-1080, U2OS), while others may require higher MOIs (e.g., human mesenchymal stem cells (HuMSC), human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC ), HeLa).
    NOTE: MOI should be titrated and optimized by the end user for each cell type and lentiviral target to achieve desired transduction efficiency and signal intensity.
Detection methodFluorescent
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
Key Applications
  • Transfection
  • Immunofluorescence
  • Immunocytochemistry
  • Track single cell and cell population migration (migration assay, cell culture)
Application NotesImmunocytochemistry Comparison Analysis:
Similar to Figure 1 in the datasheet, HeLa cells were plated in a chamber slide and transduced with lentiviral particles at an MOI of 20 for 24 hours. After 24 hours, media was replaced and cells were then further incubated for 48 hours. Immunocytochemical staining (red) of the same fields of view with a monoclonal antibody against Vimentin (Cat No. MAB3400) reveals similar expression patterns to the GFP-protein (green).

Hard-to-transfect Cell Types:
Primary cell types HUVEC or HuMSC were plated in chamber slides and transduced with lentiviral particles at an MOI of 10 for 24 hours.

Confocal Microscopy Imaging:
HeLa and U2OS cells were treated as in Figure 2A in the datasheet. Images were obtained by oil immersion confocal fluorescence microscopy.

For optimal fluorescent visualization, it is recommended to analyze the target expression level within 24-48 hrs after transfection/infection for optimal live cell analysis, as fluorescent intensity may dim over time, especially in difficult-to-transfect cell lines. Infected cells may be frozen down after successful transfection/infection and thawed in culture to retain positive fluorescent expression beyond 24-48 hrs. Length and intensity of fluorescent expression varies between cell lines. Higher MOIs may be required for difficult-to-transfect cell lines.
Biological Information
Gene Symbol
  • VIM
Purification MethodPEG precipitation
UniProt Number
Physicochemical Information
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
Safety Information
Product Usage Statements
Quality AssuranceEvaluated by transduction of HT-1080 cells and fluorescent imaging performed for assessment of transduction efficiency.
Usage Statement
  • This product contains genetically modified organisms (GMO). Within the EU GMOs are regulated by Directives 2001/18/EC and 2009/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and their national implementation in the member States respectively. This legislation obliges Merck to request certain information about you and the establishment where the GMOs are being handled. Click here for Enduser Declaration (EUD) Form.
  • Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Storage and Shipping Information
Storage ConditionsStorage and Handling
Lentivirus is stable for at least 4 months from date of receipt when stored at -80°C. After first thaw, place immediately on ice and freeze in working aliquots at -80°C. Frozen aliquots may be stored for at least 2 months. Further freeze/thaws may result in decreased virus titer and transduction efficiency.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE
Replication-defective lentiviral vectors, such as the 3rd Generation vector provided in this product, are not known to cause any diseases in humans or animals. However, lentiviruses can integrate into the host cell genome and thus pose some risk of insertional mutagenesis. Material is a Risk Group 2 and should be handled under BSL2 controls. A detailed discussion of biosafety of lentiviral vectors is provided in Pauwels, K. et al. (2009). State-of-the-art lentiviral vectors for research use: Risk assessment and biosafety recommendations. Curr. Gene Ther. 9: 459-474.
Packaging Information
Material Size1 vial (minimum of 3 x 10E8 IFU/mL)
Transport Information
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
17-10152 04053252633720

Documentation

LentiBrite™ GFP-Vimentin Lentiviral Biosensor MSDS

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

LentiBrite™ GFP-Vimentin Lentiviral Biosensor Certificates of Analysis

TitleLot Number
LentiBrite GFP-Vimentin Lentiviral Biosensor - NRG1932974 NRG1932974
LentiBrite™ GFP-Vimentin -2567125 2567125
LentiBrite™ GFP-Vimentin Lentiviral Biosensor - 3386433 3386433
LentiBrite™ GFP-Vimentin Lentiviral Biosensor - 3723410 3723410
LentiBrite™ GFP-Vimentin Lentiviral Biosensor - 4115092 4115092
LentiBrite™ GFP-Vimentin Lentiviral Biosensor Packaged Lentiviral Particles 2981104
LentiBrite™ GFP-Vimentin Lentiviral Biosensor Packaged Lentiviral Particles 2958983
LentiBrite™ GFP-Vimentin Lentiviral Biosensor - 2278563 2278563

Technical Info

Title
LentiBrite™ Lentiviral Biosensors for Fluorescent Cellular Imaging: Analysis of Autophagosome Formation