pAAVdual-hSyn-Gluc

pAAVdual-hSyn-Gluc is used to produce AAV-hSyn-Gluc virus using novel AAVdual production system. In this plasmid, the regular single strand AAV genome with a hSyn promoter and an Gluc reporter is cloned into our novel Ad helper plasmid, mini-pHelper. AAV-hSyn-Gluc viruses can be generated by co-transfection of this plasmid with regular AAV helper (pRCap) plasmids, carrying AAV2 rep gene and different cap genes, without adding additional Ad helper plasmid to supply E2A, E4orf6 and VA RNA functions.
The hSyn promoter, also known as the human Synapsin 1 promoter, is a regulatory sequence used to drive gene expression specifically in neurons. Synapsin 1 is a neuron-specific phosphoprotein that plays a crucial role in the regulation of neurotransmitter release at synapses. The hSyn promoter is a neuron-specific regulatory element that drives strong and selective gene expression in neurons. It is widely used in neuroscience research, gene therapy, the development of transgenic models, and optogenetic studies. Its specificity to neurons makes it invaluable for targeting gene expression in the nervous system, facilitating research into neuronal function, connectivity, and neurological disorders.
Gaussia luciferase (Gluc) is a highly sensitive bioluminescent reporter protein commonly used in biological research to monitor gene expression, track cellular processes, or assess promoter activity in real time. By employing Gluc as a reporter, researchers gain the ability to effortlessly quantify the transduction efficiency of AAV vectors within target cells. The AAV-Gluc system allows researchers to perform in vivo and in vitro bioluminescent assays.

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