Bald VSV Delta G (Luciferase Reporter)

• Background:

  Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) is an enveloped, negative-stranded RNA virus that infects a wide range of animals and less frequently humans, causing mild flu-like symptoms. Its simple structure and its ability to grow in most mammalian cell types has made VSV a valuable tool to study virus entry, replication, and assembly. The glycoprotein of VSV (VSV-G), which binds to the LDL-receptor (low-density lipoprotein receptor), is responsible for the attachment and entry of VSV into a susceptible host cell. Recombinant VSV in which the glycoprotein was deleted (VSV Delta G) can accept viral envelop proteins from a variety of other viruses, allowing to generate pseudotypes that represent robust models to screen for neutralizing antibodies and other inhibitors of virus entry. The pseudoviruses can be engineered to transduce a reporter gene such as Firefly Luciferase or a fluorescent protein, so that viral entry can be monitored using luminescence or fluorescence.

• Description:

  The bald VSV Delta G (Luciferase Reporter) was produced without envelope glycoproteins. It contains the firefly luciferase gene as the reporter. The bald VSV Delta G (Luciferase Reporter) can serve as a negative control when studying virus entry initiated by specific interactions between virus particles and receptors.

• Applications:

  Ideal as a negative control to study transduction by any pseudotype of VSV delta G.

• Shipping Conditions:

  -80°C

• Storage Conditions:

  The VSV Delta G pseudovirus is shipped with dry ice. For long-term storage, it is recommended to store the virus at -80°C for up to 12 months from date of receipt. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Titers can drop significantly with each freeze/thaw cycle.�

• Notes:

  BiosafetyThe infectivity of VSV Delta G is restricted to a single round of replication. The pseudovirus can be handled using Biosafety Level 2 containment practices. BPS Bioscience recommends following all local federal, state, and institutional regulations and using all appropriate safety precautions.Troubleshooting GuideFor all further questions, please email[email protected].

• Formulation:

  The pseudoviruses were produced from HEK293T cells. They are supplied in cell culture medium containing 90% DMEM + 10% FBS.