Specifications
| Description | The only kit on the market with complete elimination of NTCLV900 qPCR Lentivirus Titer Kit is a one-step assay which employs a quick RNA extraction step that is followed by RT-qPCR. Designed to deliver high sensitivity and specificity, the kit ensures minimal non-specific background and better overall performance compared to similar kits on the market. ROX reference dye is provided separate from the MasterMix, making this kit universally compatible with most qPCR instruments.
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| SKU | LV900 | |||||||||||||||
| Unit quantity | 100 rxn | |||||||||||||||
| Note | qPCR Lentivirus Titer Kit comes with a separate vial of ROX Reference Dye which can be added depending on the qPCR machine type, as listed in the table below.
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| Storage Condition | Store at -20°C. This product is stable for 2 year from the date of shipping if stored and handled properly. |
Supporting Protocol
MSDS
QC
Other
- qPCR Lentivirus Titer Calculation Form
- Why choose abm’s PCR Enzymes?
- qPCR Lentivirus Titer Kit (Flyer)
- PCR Product Guide (2021)
Why do I get higher titers for the more diluted sample from the same stock?
This means your virus stock may have strong PCR inhibitors in the sample. Thus, it would best to trust the more diluted samples’ results, as it lessens the inhibitor’s influence.
Will the transfected plasmids used to produce the lentiviral particles interfere with the qPCR results? What about the host's genome?
The transfection plasmids and host’s genome remain in the packaging cells while the viral particles are harvested from the supernatant. The titering process will not involve the cells, thus the plasmids and genome will not interfere with the results as well.
Can this kit titer FIV particles?
No, this kit cannot titer FIV particles.
My experiment needs MOI=10. How can I know that viral particle? How to IU(infectious units)/ml convert to viral particle?
Multiplicity of Infection (MOI) Calculation Method: MOI = (Product Titer (IU/ml) x Virus Volume (ml)) /Total Cell Number For example, to achieve a MOI of 10 with a 1 x 10^6 IU/ml titer virus on 1 x 10^5cells, use 1.0 ml of the virus.
Does your titration kit work with pLKO.1 based siRNA lentivirus?
Our titer kit should be able to detect pLKO.1 vector with an qPCR product size of about 100 bp.
I am interested in finding a kit to titrate lentivirus. I am using a VSVG, RRE, REV packing system with an FUGW construct. I have had trouble in the past with these type of kits since not all lentiviruses contain the same genes. Do you know if your kit works for this specific packaging system?
According to the sequence of the FUGW plasmid, abm’s qPCR Lentivirus Titration Kit is compatible with FUGW plasmid with an amplicon size of around 120bp.
Is this kit suitable for titrating retroviruses and adenoviruses?
No, this kit is designed for Lentiviruses only.
The dissociation curve shows that the Tm of my Lentivirus is lower than that of standards, why?
The Tm of a qPCR product is mainly depending on two variables: the reaction mixture’s chemical compositions and the sequence of the amplicon. Since all the reactions in this case have almost the same compositions (ex: all the input templates are basically water, not for instant high salt template solution), the main variation would be in the template sequence. It is possible that your the vector has a slightly different sequence (likely having less GC content) than our std’s sequence, thus having a lower Tm than the Std.
Will the qPCR Lentivirus Titration(Titer) Kit amplify the integrated genomic region of the lentivirus?
No, the qPCR Lentivirus Titration (Titer) Kit (Cat#LV900) will not amplify the integrated genomic regions of lentivirus because the primers amplify the 5′ LTR of the lentivirus.
Does the assay detect free viral RNA and so overestimate the viral titer? If so, is there a way to minimize this?
In theory, it is possible for our Cat#LV900 to detect free viral RNA and free viral RNA can be present in the supernatant collected during lentivirus production, however this should not impact the titer to any significant extent and should be very minimal in detection, if any. If desired, you may wish to further purify your virus using our Ultra-Pure Lentivirus Purification Kit (Cat#LV998) or Speedy Lentivirus Purification (Cat#LV999) to remove any free viral RNA. However, we have never encountered any issues using our LV900 kit and free viral RNA has not been a factor; we use this kit regularly during our routine QC processes, and it is one of the most popular products in our catalogue.
For lenti titering, is it possible to start with an ultracentrifuged lenti sample (suspended in PBS) as opposed to straight supernatant?
Yes, starting with an ultracentrifuged lenti sample should indeed be suitable for use with our qPCR Lentivirus Titration(Titer) Kit (LV900).
Is this kit suitable for detecting both 2nd and 3rd generation lentivirus?
Yes, the kit is suitable for detecting both 2nd and 3rd generation lentivirus.
What type of vectors will this kit work with?
The titer primers supplied in LV900 are designed for all HIV-1 based viral detection.
Is DNAse treatment required after harvesting the lentivirus stock?
DNase treatment is not recommended. When packaging lentivirus, we recommend removing the transfection medium from the cells after overnight incubation, and replace with complete culture media for the cells. Incubate another 24 hours, and then collect the supernatant.
What is the primer design based on?
The primers in this kit uses a set of proprietary sequences designed based on the 5’LTR region.
What is the sensitivity of the qPCR Lentivirus Titer Kit (LV900)?
This kit can detect as low as 10^4 IU/ml.
How come my cells are not successfully infected with the evaluated titer from the kit?
One important thing to note is that the infection success is dependent on the cell type. Some cells may be more susceptible than others for viral infection. Thus, the same number of infectious units may perform differently on different cell types.
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