Reporter Gene mRNA
Introduction Product List Product Features Application Q&A
Introduction
Reporter genes are genes encoding fluorescent proteins that enable the detection of gene expression, which can
therefore be used as controls in various types of assay. Creative Biolabs provides well-designed reporter mRNAs that
can be readily applied in mRNA-related researches for measuring transfection both in vitro and in
vivo. Besides the
part of CDS, we offer various options on each one reporter mRNA transcript in terms of the 5'-Capping (e.g. Cap0,
Cap1, ARCA, etc.), 3'-tailing (e.g. 30 nt-polyA, 120 nt-polyA, etc.), modifications for single bases
(e.g.
5-Methoxy-U, Cyanine 5-U, etc.).
Besides the predesigned reporter mRNA products, custom IVT mRNA synthesis is also available at Creative Biolabs for
reporter genes with specific features which are not in our increasingly developed inventory of mRNA transcript
products. The custom synthesis can be performed using the template DNA either from clients or in-house at Creative
Biolabs. If you are interested in our products, please feel free to contact us.
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Product Features
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Strict Quality Control Standards
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Multiple quality control standards.
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High stability and batch-to-batch consistency.
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Excellent purity and stability profile.
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Efficient and Time-saving
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Pre-designed capping and poly (A) tail modification.
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Shorter turnaround time.
Application
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Gene Expression Studies: Scientists use reporter genes to indicate if a particular gene has been
taken up
and expressed in the cell, allowing for easy and rapid quantification of gene expression.
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Cell Tracing Experiments: Cells can be marked with a reporter gene, allowing researchers to track and
locate them within a larger population of cells, or even within a living organism.
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Drug Discovery and Development: Reporter gene assays are frequently used in high-throughput screening
for
drug discovery. They provide a quick and convenient way of sorting out compounds that affect gene
expression.
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Protein-Protein Interaction Studies: The reporter gene can be used in fusion with a protein of
interest
to study protein-protein interaction.
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Gene therapy development: Reporter genes can be used to monitor the presence and expression of
therapeutic genes.
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Studying biological processes: They can be used to study different biological processes like cell
differentiation, cell division, cell to cell communication and understanding cellular responses to
environmental
conditions.
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Promoter analysis: If a reporter gene is downstream of a promoter, the reporter gene's expression can
be
used to determine the activity of the promoter.
Q&A
Q: How effective is report gene mRNA in tracking gene expression?
A: Report gene mRNA is very effective for tracking and quantifying gene expression. It allows for real-time
monitoring, giving researchers immediate feedback on the effectiveness of a treatment or manipulation.
Q: Can report gene mRNA be used in all cell types?
A: Most cell types are receptive to mRNA transfection, but efficiency can vary. It's recommended that
researchers optimize conditions for their specific cell type.
Q: How stable is report gene mRNA?
A: Report gene mRNA is not as stable as DNA, which could affect long-term studies. However its instability
can
be an advantage for short term studies because it allows for transient expression of the target gene.
Q: Can report gene mRNA be used in vivo, or is it only suitable for in vitro studies?
A: Report gene mRNA can be used both in vivo and in vitro. However, it might require different delivery
mechanisms. In vitro, simple transfection is usually sufficient, while in vivo often requires complex
delivery
mechanisms.
Q: Can using a reporter gene mRNA influence the expression of the target gene?
A: In most cases, the expression of the reporter gene does not affect the expression of the target gene.
However, in certain situations, interference can occur. It's crucial to validate results with negative
controls
and other experimental methods.
Q: How long does the expression from reporter gene mRNA last?
A: The expression from reporter gene mRNA is transient, often peaking within 24-48 hours post-transfection.
The
actual duration can depend on factors like cell type, mRNA stability, and the particular reporter gene used.
Q: Can multiple reporter genes be used simultaneously?
A: Yes, multiple reporter genes can be co-transfected simultaneously. This can be useful for internal
normalization or to study multiple genes or pathways within the same sample.
Q: What challenges may arise in detecting the signal from the reporter gene mRNA?
A: Difficulty in detecting reporter gene signals can stem from a variety of sources, including insufficient
transfection efficiency, low reporter gene expression, or issues with the detection method. Enhancing
transfection efficiency, increasing the sensitivity of the detection system, or changing the reporter gene
used
might resolve these issues.
Product type
mRNA
Transcript
EGFP
Category (CDS)
Reporter
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Reporter gene
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mRNA
Transcript
EGFP
Category (CDS)
Reporter
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Reporter gene
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mRNA
Transcript
EGFP
Category (CDS)
Reporter
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Reporter gene
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mRNA
Transcript
Fluc
Category (CDS)
Reporter
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Reporter gene
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mRNA
Transcript
Fluc
Category (CDS)
Reporter
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Reporter gene
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mRNA
Transcript
Fluc
Category (CDS)
Reporter
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Reporter gene
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mRNA
Transcript
mCherry
Category (CDS)
Reporter
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Reporter gene
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mRNA
Transcript
RLuc
Category (CDS)
Reporter
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Reporter gene
Product type
mRNA
Transcript
lacZ
Category (CDS)
Reporter
Applications
Reporter gene
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mRNA
Transcript
lacZ
Category (CDS)
Reporter
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