Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the lentivirus titer drop with fr...
Based on in-house studies, lentivirus titers drop approximately 50% with each freeze-thaw cycle.
How much does the lentivirus titer drop with fr...
Based on in-house studies, lentivirus titers drop approximately 50% with each freeze-thaw cycle.
How much of your lentivirus should I use for a ...
The optimal amount of lentivirus for transduction is cell-type dependent (e.g. primary cells require more virus than established cell lines). We recommend determining the optimal MOI for transduction by plating...
How much of your lentivirus should I use for a ...
The optimal amount of lentivirus for transduction is cell-type dependent (e.g. primary cells require more virus than established cell lines). We recommend determining the optimal MOI for transduction by plating...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of us...
In vitro: a selection gene allows selection of only cells expressing your gene of interest, creating a fairly homogenous population. This is useful for determining transduction efficiency and expression. In...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of us...
In vitro: a selection gene allows selection of only cells expressing your gene of interest, creating a fairly homogenous population. This is useful for determining transduction efficiency and expression. In...
My biosafety office is asking me about RCV (rep...
Replication competent viruses (RCV) are virus particles capable of infection and production of infectious particles. Lentiviral vectors have been engineered to significantly reduce the likelihood of RCV production. Our lentiviral...
My biosafety office is asking me about RCV (rep...
Replication competent viruses (RCV) are virus particles capable of infection and production of infectious particles. Lentiviral vectors have been engineered to significantly reduce the likelihood of RCV production. Our lentiviral...
I live outside the USA. Do I need an import lic...
Each country has its own set of rules and regulation regarding import of infectious agents. Shipping will be on dry ice via Fedex courier service. A valid import permit might be needed...
I live outside the USA. Do I need an import lic...
Each country has its own set of rules and regulation regarding import of infectious agents. Shipping will be on dry ice via Fedex courier service. A valid import permit might be needed...
Do I need biosafety approval to receive OVs?
Imanis will be able to ship the OVs to you after you have ordered them. However, most institutes require the scientist and lab to have biosafety registration and approval from the...
Do I need biosafety approval to receive OVs?
Imanis will be able to ship the OVs to you after you have ordered them. However, most institutes require the scientist and lab to have biosafety registration and approval from the...