Low copy # reporter?

[Brad Nicholson]

In article <DCn76D.DDs at riker.neoucom.edu>, rjv at uhura.neoucom.edu (Richard 
Vernell) wrote:

> 
 >Does any one know of a reporter vector (luciferase, CAT, and/or B-gal)
 >
 >that contains the pBR322 (pMB1) replicon?
>snip<
Hi Richard,

Have you considered the pRS series vectors?  They are pBR322 based operon 
and protein fusion vectors with the ability to move them onto the E. coli 
chromosome on a lambda prophage.  The reference is: Simons, R.W., Houman, 
F. and N. Kleckner. Improved single and multicopy lac-based cloning vectors
for protein and operon fusions. 1987. Gene. 53:85-96.

This system works really well, especially once you get to single copy.

Dr. Simons address (from the Gene paper) is:
Robert Simons
University of California, Los Angeles
Department of Microbiology
5304 Life Sciences
Los Angeles, CA  90024
Office: 	(203)-825-8890

Good Luck, let me know if you have any questions.
Brad

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