ABM Reagents

<h2 dir="ltr">What Are AAV Control &amp; Reporter Constructs?</h2>
 Establishing reliable experimental controls is critical in AAV research because transduction efficiency varies substantially by serotype, cell type, multiplicity of infection (MOI), and batch-to-batch variation in viral preparation quality. Matched AAV control and reporter constructs provide the reference point for interpreting experimental results.
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Promoter-Specific Blank Vectors used for baseline control, utilize neuron-specific hSyn promoters and high-purity plasmids&nbsp;
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Serotype-Matched Blank Viruses for precise tissue-targeting validation. Available pre-packaged in serotypes 1 through 11
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Bioluminescent Reporter Systems for sensitive measurement of viral delivery.&nbsp; And gene expression featuring luciferase and SV40-luc markers
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Fluorescent Control Constructs carry circ-GFP, GFP, and CBh-gcGFP, for real-time transduction tracking.
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Circular RNA Control Plasmids for advanced non-coding RNA research.&nbsp;
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Cloning-Ready Expression Backbones for selected gene insertion and viral packaging workflows using ampicillin-resistant blank vectors
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose AAV Control &amp; Reporter Constructs </h2>
 Serotype and Backbone Matching The control construct should use the same AAV serotype, ITR configuration, and promoter as the experimental construct, ensuring transduction efficiency differences reflect the transgene rather than vector or serotype variation. Fluorescent Reporter Choice GFP and mCherry reporters allow confirmation of transduction by fluorescence microscopy or flow cytometry, with mCherry offering a red-channel option for multiplexed experiments. Luciferase and Dual-Reporter Options Firefly luciferase provides quantitative bioluminescent transduction confirmation; dual reporter systems (e.g., fluorescent + luciferase) allow both visual and quantitative readouts from the same construct. Empty Vector Baseline An empty AAV vector &mdash; same ITRs, serotype, and promoter, no transgene &mdash; establishes the baseline effect of AAV capsid delivery and innate immune activation, independent of the gene of interest. Batch-to-Batch Variation Controls Because AAV preparation quality can vary between batches, including a transduction-efficiency control (e.g., GFP reporter) alongside each new batch of experimental AAV helps confirm comparable functional titer. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 AAV transduction can activate innate immune sensing pathways and, at high vector doses, induce cellular stress responses independently of the transgene. A matched empty vector or reporter control sharing the same serotype and promoter as the experimental construct helps distinguish vector-related effects from genuine transgene-specific phenotypes. Because AAV infectivity can vary between preparations, reporter-based transduction assessments are commonly used to verify functional performance before experimental studies. For in vivo applications, pilot reporter studies can help confirm tissue targeting and delivery efficiency before larger cohorts are committed. Product availability reflects MBP's catalogue as of mid-2026. 
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Control/Reporter

Lentiviral Vector Amplification Protocol

AAV Infection Guideline

AAV Packaging Protocol

Selection-Drug Killing Curve

Lentivector Packaging Protocol

Lentivirus Infection Protocol

AAV Blank Control Virus (hSync) (Amp) (Serotype 3)

AAV Blank Control Virus (hSyn)(Amp)(Serotype 3) (AAVP306a) by Applied Biological Materials is a packaged AAV3 blank control virus at 10¹¹ GC/mL with hSyn neuron-specific promoter, supplied as 5 × 100 µl for use as a serotype-matched negative control in hSyn-promoter AAV3 neuronal gene delivery experiments. Shipped on dry ice; store at –80°C.

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AAV Blank Control Virus (hSync) (Amp) (Serotype 4)

AAV Blank Control Virus (hSyn)(Amp)(Serotype 4) (AAVP307a) by Applied Biological Materials is a packaged AAV4 blank control virus at 10¹¹ GC/mL with hSyn neuron-specific promoter, supplied as 5 × 100 µl for use as a serotype-matched negative control in hSyn-promoter AAV4 neuronal gene delivery experiments. Shipped on dry ice; store at –80°C.

AAV Blank Control Virus (hSync) (Amp) (Serotype 5)

AAV Blank Control Virus (hSyn)(Amp)(Serotype 5) (AAVP308a) by Applied Biological Materials is a packaged AAV5 blank control virus at 10¹¹ GC/mL with hSyn neuron-specific promoter, supplied as 5 × 100 µl for use as a serotype-matched negative control in hSyn-promoter AAV5 neuron-specific gene delivery experiments. Shipped on dry ice; store at –80°C.

AAV Blank Control Virus (hSync) (Amp) (Serotype 6)

AAV Blank Control Virus (hSyn)(Amp)(Serotype 6) (AAVP309a) by Applied Biological Materials is a packaged AAV6 blank control virus at 10¹¹ GC/mL with hSyn neuron-specific promoter, supplied as 5 × 100 µl for use as a serotype-matched negative control in hSyn-promoter AAV6 neuronal gene delivery experiments. Shipped on dry ice; store at –80°C.

AAV Blank Control Virus (hSync) (Amp) (Serotype 7)

AAV Blank Control Virus (hSyn)(Amp)(Serotype 7) (AAVP310a) by Applied Biological Materials is a packaged AAV7 blank control virus at 10¹¹ GC/mL with hSyn neuron-specific promoter, supplied as 5 × 100 µl for use as a serotype-matched negative control in hSyn-promoter AAV7 neuronal gene delivery experiments. Shipped on dry ice; store at –80°C.

AAV Blank Control Virus (hSync) (Amp) (Serotype 8)

AAV Blank Control Virus (hSyn)(Amp)(Serotype 8) (AAVP311a) by Applied Biological Materials is a packaged AAV8 blank control virus at 10¹¹ GC/mL with hSyn neuron-specific promoter, supplied as 5 × 100 µl for use as a serotype-matched negative control in hSyn-promoter AAV8 neuronal gene delivery experiments. Shipped on dry ice; store at –80°C.

AAV Blank Control Virus (hSync) (Amp) (Serotype 9)

AAV Blank Control Virus (hSyn)(Amp)(Serotype 9) (AAVP312a) by Applied Biological Materials is a packaged AAV9 blank control virus at 10¹¹ GC/mL with hSyn neuron-specific promoter, supplied as 5 × 100 µl for use as a serotype-matched negative control in hSyn-promoter AAV9 neuronal gene delivery experiments. Shipped on dry ice; store at –80°C.

<h2 dir="ltr">What Are AAV Purification &amp; Packaging Kits?</h2>
 Producing high-titer, high-purity recombinant AAV is a prerequisite for reproducible in vitro and in vivo gene delivery experiments. Impure AAV preparations containing cell debris, empty capsids, and residual transfection reagents reduce functional titer, increase immune activation, and compromise experimental reproducibility. Consistent AAV production requires efficient packaging and purification. Select the kit designed for your vector workflow.
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AAV Packaging Mix(1-6) for serotype-specific and efficient gene delivery and AAV production&nbsp;
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AAV Serotype Blast&trade; Kit for greater viral yield and enhanced AAV production workflows
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AAViralEntry&trade; Transduction Enhancer for improved uptake of AAV and better delivery in mammalian cells
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AAV Serotype Blast&trade; Kit for reliable viral vector constructs and AAV production
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose AAV Purification &amp; Packaging Kits</h2>
 Helper-Free Packaging Components Helper-free triple-transfection requires the transgene plasmid (gene of interest flanked by AAV2 ITRs), the rep/cap plasmid (supplying Rep replication proteins and the serotype-specific capsid), and a helper plasmid supplying adenoviral helper functions &mdash; confirm all three components are available for your chosen serotype. Purification Method Iodixanol gradient purification separates full and empty capsids by density without ultracentrifugation in some protocols, while precipitation-filtration kits offer a simpler benchtop alternative for labs without gradient centrifugation capability. Empty vs. Full Capsid Ratio Empty AAV capsids (lacking packaged genome) contribute to particle count without functional activity and can increase immune response in vivo &mdash; purification methods that enrich for full capsids improve both potency and safety profile. Serotype-Specific Rep/Cap Plasmids Each AAV serotype requires its corresponding rep/cap plasmid; confirm the packaging kit includes (or is compatible with) the rep/cap plasmid for your target serotype. Scale of Production Kit formats differ for small-scale research production versus larger-scale preparations intended for multiple in vivo cohorts &mdash; match kit scale to your experimental throughput needs. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 Helper-free triple transfection eliminates the need for co-infection with a replication-competent helper adenovirus, improving safety and simplifying production for standard BSL-2 laboratories. Iodixanol gradient and precipitation-filtration purification approaches are designed to produce research-grade rAAV without requiring ultra-centrifuge access, broadening accessibility for labs setting up AAV production for the first time. As with all recombinant AAV work, production requires institutional biosafety committee (IBC) approval at BSL-2 containment in most jurisdictions. Labs producing AAV for the first time should also plan for functional titering after purification by qPCR for genome copies and by transduction assay for infectious titer, since these two measures can differ substantially, and the functional titer is the more relevant figure for planning experimental MOIs. Product availability reflects MBP's catalogue as of mid-2026. 
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Purification & Packaging Kits

Purfication & Packaging Kits

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AAV Packaging Mix (Serotype 1)

AAV1001 by Applied Biological Materials is a 400 µL second-generation AAV serotype 1 packaging plasmid mix (pAAV-Helper + pAAV-R2-C1). Add transfer plasmid + co-transfect into HEK293T for rAAV1 production. AAV1 tropism includes muscle and CNS. Store at −20°C or below.

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AAV Packaging Mix (Serotype 2)

AAV1002 by Applied Biological Materials is a 400 µl ready-to-use packaging plasmid mix (pAAV-Helper + pAAV-R2-C2) for second-generation recombinant AAV serotype 2 production. Combine with your ITR-flanked transfer plasmid and 293T cells. Produces rAAV2 for stable transduction of dividing and non-dividing mammalian cells including neurons and hepatocytes. Store at &minus;20°C.

AAV Packaging Mix (Serotype 3)

AAV1003 by Applied Biological Materials is a 400 µl ready-to-use packaging plasmid mix (pAAV-Helper + pAAV-R2-C3) for second-generation recombinant AAV serotype 3 production. AAV3 has tropism for hepatocytes (via FGFR2) and hematopoietic progenitor cells. Combine with your ITR-flanked transfer plasmid and 293T cells. Store at &minus;20°C.

AAV Packaging Mix (Serotype 4)

AAV1004 by Applied Biological Materials is a 400 µL second-generation AAV serotype 4 packaging plasmid mix (pAAV-Helper + pAAV-R2-C4). Add transfer plasmid + co-transfect into HEK293T for rAAV4 production. AAV4 tropism includes ependymal and choroid plexus cells. Store at −20°C or below.

AAV Packaging Mix (Serotype 5)

AAV1005 by Applied Biological Materials is a 400 µL second-generation AAV serotype 5 packaging plasmid mix (pAAV-Helper + pAAV-R2-C5). Add transfer plasmid + co-transfect into HEK293T for rAAV5 production. AAV5 tropism includes CNS neurons, photoreceptors, and lung airway epithelium. Store at −20°C or below.