Spike (BA.2.86, Omicron Variant) (SARS-CoV-2) Pseudotyped Lentivirus (Luciferase Reporter)

• Background:

  The pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) . As the first step of the viral replication, the virus attaches to the host cell surface before entering the cell. The viral Spike protein recognizes and attaches to the Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor found on the surface of type I and II pneumocytes, endothelial cells, and ciliated bronchial epithelial cells. Drugs targeting the interaction between the Spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 and ACE2 may offer protection against the viral infection.Spike Mutations in BA.2.86 Omicron Variant:T19I, LPP24-26del, A27S, S50L, HV69-70del, V127F, G142D, Y144del, F157S, R158G, N211del, L212I, V213G, L216F, H245N, A264D, I332V, G339H, K356T, S371F, S373P, S375F, T376A, R403K, D405N, R408S, K417N, N440K, V445H, G446S, N450D, L452W, N460K, S477N, T478K, N481K, V483del, E484K, F486P, Q498R, N501Y, Y505H, E554K, A570V, D614G, P621S, H655Y, N679K, P681R, N764K, D796Y, S739F, Q954H, N969K, P1143L

• Description:

  The Spike (BA.2.86, Omicron Variant) (SARS-CoV-2) Pseudotyped Lentivirus (Luciferase Reporter) are replication incompetent, HIV-based lentiviral particles. They were produced with SARS-CoV-2 Spike (Genbank Accession #QHD43416.1 containing all the BA.2.86 mutations; see below for details) as the envelope glycoprotein, instead of the commonly used VSV-G. These pseudovirions also contain the firefly luciferase reporter driven by a CMV promoter (Figure 1), allowing to measure spike-mediated cell entry using luciferase activity.These pseudoviruses have been validated in a cellular assay with ACE2-HEK293 Recombinant Cell Line (#79951), a cell line that overexpresses ACE2 at high levels, as target cell line.Figure 1. Schematic of the lenti-vector used to introduce the luciferase reporter inSpike (BA.2.86, Omicron Variant) (SARS-CoV-2) Pseudotyped Lentivirus (Luciferase Reporter) .

• Applications:

  Screen or titrate neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Spike Omicron BA.2.86 variant in ACE2-expressing cells.

• Shipping Conditions:

  -80°C

• Storage Conditions:

  Lentiviruses are shipped with dry ice. For long-term storage, it is recommended to store the lentiviruses at -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Titers can drop significantly with each freeze-thaw cycle.

• Notes:

  BiosafetyNone of the HIV genes (gag, pol, rev) will be expressed in the transduced cells, as they are expressed from packaging plasmids lacking the packing signal and are not present in the lentivirus particle. Although the pseudotyped lentiviruses are replication-incompetent, they require the use of a Biosafety Level 2 facility. BPS Bioscience recommends following all local federal, state, and institutional regulations and using all appropriate safety precautions.Troubleshooting GuideVisitbpsbioscience.com/lentivirus-faqfor detailed troubleshooting instructions. For all further questions, please email[email protected].

• Formulation:

  The lentivirus particles were produced from HEK293T cells. They are supplied in cell culture medium containing 90% DMEM + 10% FBS. Virus particles can be packaged in custom formulations by special request, for an additional fee.