This manual introduces GeneCopoeia's Lenti-Pac™ FIV Expression Packaging Kit. The kit can be used to optimize the production of recombinant viruses.
About this manual
This manual describes the Lenti‑Pac™ FIV Expression Packaging Kit (Cat. No. FPK‑LvTR‑20 and FPK‑LvTR‑40) and its components, storage conditions, and required additional materials. It guides users through plasmid preparation, cell culture, transfection with EndoFectin™ Lenti, lentivirus production, and downstream applications such as titer estimation and target‑cell transduction.
The document also includes safety information, a limited‑use license, and warranty terms. All procedures are designed for Biosafety Level‑2 laboratories and are intended for internal research use only.
What's inside
- Introduction
- Kit Contents and Storage
- Additional Materials Required or Recommended
- Getting Started
- Lentivirus Production
- Lentivirus Titer Estimation by Transduction
- Transduction of Target Cells with Lentiviruses
- Limited Use License and Warranty
Specifications
| FIV packaging mix volume | 100 µl (0.5 µg/µl) per kit |
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| eGFP positive control plasmid volume | 25 µl (0.06 µg/µl) |
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| EndoFectin Lenti transfection reagent volume | 500 µl (Kit) / 1 ml (optional) |
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| TiterBoost viral titer reagent volume | 500 µl (500×) per kit |
Frequently asked questions
What is the recommended ratio of EndoFectin Lenti to plasmid DNA?
Use 3 µl of EndoFectin Lenti per 1 µg of plasmid DNA; this ratio gives optimal transfection efficiency.
What biosafety level is required for using this kit?
The kit meets Biosafety Level‑2 (BSL‑2) requirements as defined by the CDC.