Hi,
Can anyone help me and tell me what is the significance of using a CMV promotor in a vector versus a different type of promotor? And what does CMV stand for?
Thanks.
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Posted 23 May 2010 - 11:28 PM
CMV stands for cytomegalovirus.
The CMV promoter is used because it is a very strong promoter, ie high levels of constitutive gene expression.
Also, it is effective in a broad range of cell types.
The CMV promoter is used because it is a very strong promoter, ie high levels of constitutive gene expression.
Also, it is effective in a broad range of cell types.
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Posted 24 May 2010 - 11:53 AM
leelee, on May 24 2010, 02:28 AM, said:
CMV stands for cytomegalovirus.
The CMV promoter is used because it is a very strong promoter, ie high levels of constitutive gene expression.
Also, it is effective in a broad range of cell types.
The CMV promoter is used because it is a very strong promoter, ie high levels of constitutive gene expression.
Also, it is effective in a broad range of cell types.
Thanks for the help!
