Mammalian Expression Vectors

Mammalian expression vectors are used to introduce a specific fragment of DNA into mammalian systems for RNA or protein expression. These systems include human and mouse cell lines, and even in vivo in live animals. Mammalian expression vectors are often considered to be more beneficial for the expression of mammalian genes due to the similarity in cellular machinery. Adenoviruses, retroviruses, plasmids and lentiviruses are common expression vectors, each with varying characteristics on the nature of protein expression. When choosing an expression vector, it is also important to consider the target species, the size of the insert, and which detection tag is most compatible. Learn more about a given vector by visiting the supplier page.