Name: ERT2-Cre-ERT2 Lentivirus (Bacteriophage P1) (pLenti-III)
SKU: LVP010156
Price: 184.02 USD
Availability: InStock

<h2 dir="ltr">What Are Specialized Cloning Vectors &amp; Viral Tools?</h2>
 Standard lentiviral and retroviral expression vectors meet the needs of most overexpression and knockdown workflows, but many cell biology and translational research questions demand purpose-engineered constructs with specialised functions &mdash; subcellular localisation, multi-gene co-expression, or conditional activation. Select the format best suited to your experimental requirements.
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/reagents/dna/cloning-services-products/specialized-cloning-vectors/-virus/organelle-labeling-viruses">Organelle Labeling Viruses: </a>for live-cell visualization and functional pathway analysis of cellular structures in mammalian systems
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Targeted fluorescent labeling of specific cellular structures using viral delivery.
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Stable expression of organelle-specific markers for long-term live-cell imaging.
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Compatible with fluorescence microscopy for dynamic cellular imaging applications.
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<li data-section-id="8k7pm2" data-start="506" data-end="603" data-is-last-node="">Suitable for studying organelle organization, transport, and cellular function in living cells.</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Specialized Cloning Vectors</h2>
 Subcellular Targeting Needs Organelle-targeted fluorescent labeling lentiviral particles deliver fluorescent protein constructs targeting mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, nucleus, Golgi, lysosome, peroxisome, plasma membrane, autophagosome, and cytoskeleton &mdash; providing a stable alternative to chemical dyes for live-cell imaging. Multi-Gene Co-Expression Bicistronic vectors using IRES or 2A self-cleaving peptide sequences enable co-expression of two genes (e.g., a gene of interest and a fluorescent marker) from a single transcript or vector. Conditional Expression Requirements Conditional DIO/FLEX vectors restrict transgene expression to Cre-expressing cells, essential for circuit-specific neuroscience research and in vivo conditional gene expression studies. Temporal Control Needs Inducible constructs (Tet-On/Tet-Off systems) provide doxycycline-regulated transgene activation for experiments requiring temporal control over expression timing. Delivery Format Most specialised constructs are available as lentiviral particles for stable, long-term expression in both dividing and non-dividing cell types, including primary cells and in vivo models. 
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Traditional subcellular organelle imaging relies on chemical dyes (e.g., MitoTracker, LysoTracker, ER-Tracker) or antibody-based immunofluorescence in fixed cells; however, chemical dyes are transient and may exhibit cytotoxicity at working concentrations, while antibody-based methods are limited to endpoint imaging. Viral organelle-targeted fluorescent expression systems enable stable, genetically encoded labeling for long-term live-cell imaging and dynamic subcellular tracking. These constructs are supplied in plasmid DNA and pre-packaged viral formats and support applications including organelle dynamics, trafficking studies, and multicolor imaging workflows. Specialized cloning vectors and viral tools are sourced from established manufacturers, including Applied Biological Materials (ABM), and product availability reflects MBP&rsquo;s catalogue as of mid-2026.
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Specialized Cloning Vectors/ Viruses

Specialized Cloning Vectors/ Virus

LV010156 Vector Sequence

ERT2-Cre-ERT2 Lentivirus (Bacteriophage P1) (pLenti-III)

LVP010156 by Applied Biological Materials is a pre-packaged lentivirus (3 × 250 µl at 107 IU/ml, Dry Ice) expressing ERT2-Cre-ERT2 (tamoxifen-regulated P1 bacteriophage Cre recombinase) under a CMV promoter. Tamoxifen / 4-OHT triggers nuclear translocation and loxP recombination at a defined time point. For inducible conditional gene knockout, lineage tracing, and temporal Cre-loxP control in stably transduced cells. Store at &minus;80°C.