Cloning BRD4 long isoform into overexpression vectors for stable overexpression of BRD4-L in mammalian cells

STAR Protoc. 2022 Oct 26;3(4):101785. doi: 10.1016/j.xpro.2022.101785. eCollection 2022 Dec 16.

Abstract

Molecular cloning of BRD4-L is a challenging technique, because the DNA insert is formed by a long, GC-rich sequence, which folds into secondary structures. The present protocol defines a specific strategy to amplify BRD4-L, followed by the successful cloning of the gene into an overexpression vector. Since there are no existing protocols nor commercially available plasmids, this work provides a useful tool for studies involving molecular cloning of BRD4-L and could potentially be applied to other challenging genes.

Keywords: Cell biology; Molecular biology; Protein biochemistry; Protein expression and purification.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cloning, Molecular
  • Genetic Vectors* / genetics
  • Mammals / genetics
  • Nuclear Proteins* / genetics
  • Protein Isoforms / genetics
  • Transcription Factors / genetics

Substances

  • Nuclear Proteins
  • Transcription Factors
  • Protein Isoforms