These vectors are designed for expression of N-terminal-tagged HaloTag® fusion proteins in mammalian cells. Once expressed, the HaloTag® fusion protein may be used for cell imaging of protein localization or trafficking in conjunction with thefluorescent HaloTag® Ligands. In addition, the HaloTag® fusion protein can be purified or pulled down as a complex with its protein partners.
We offer two types of HaloTag® fusion vectors to accommodate your cloning preferences:
pHT Vector Series:Simple Multiple Cloning Site (MCS) plasmids for traditional cloning.
pF Vector Series: Flexi® Vector Cloning System---a directional cloning method for protein-coding sequences. It is based on two rare-cutting restriction enzymes, SgfI and PmeI, and provides a rapid, efficient and high-fidelity way to transfer protein-coding regions between a variety of Flexi® Vectors without the need to resequence.
Note:Flexi® Vectors contain the lethal barnase gene to reduce background colonies without inserts during the subcloning procedure. Using the Flexi® Vector Cloning System replaces the barnase gene with your insert. These vectors, as purchased, cannot be cultured in normal laboratory strains ofE. coliwithout an insert.
Versatility:You can choose between a variety of initial applications (e.g., bacterial protein, mammalian, or cell-free protein expression) and then transfer to others as required.
Time Savings:Efficient transfer allows for direct use of recombinant clones, minimizing time wasted screening background colonies.
Enhanced Productivity:Adaptable to high-throughput formats for large screening projects.
Easy Access:No licensing fees or complicated transfer restrictions.