Characterization of the Purified Recombinant Adenovirus for Viral Genome Structure by Restriction Enzyme Digestions

Abstract

The easiest way to confirm the structure and identity of genomic DNA isolated from purified adenoviral recombinants is restriction enzyme digestion and gel electrophoresis. This analysis entails comparing the restriction patterns of the adenoviral vector DNA with that plasmid that was used to initiate the entire rescue and expansion process. The integrity of the viral backbone and the presence of both the transgene and viral ITRs are assessed.