Custom Services

Leading the Industry in Lentiviral shRNA Manufacturing

We are the exclusive distributor of the TRC shRNA library clones in DNA or lentiviral format and many custom services are available. However, our experience extends beyond the TRC collection because we contract manufacture numerous private collections and alternate libraries from high-throughput projects to large volumes. We recognize that the lentiviral RNAi technology is used in diverse applications and often with specialized robotics. A number of customizable options (including high-throughput projects, custom cloning and large-scale/high titer lentivirus) are already available to you and we will continue to consider your requests to bring you more flexibility.

Large-Scale and High Titer Lentiviral Particles

We have a versatile manufacturing platform for high-throughput or large-scale viral production of most HIV-1-based lentiviral vectors. The standard format of the MISSION^® TRC shRNA collection is 200 μL of 1 x 106 TU/ml (via p24 assay) minimum titer*. Any clone or control can be produced at larger volumes with the same minimum titer specification or higher titers. We also accommodate large-scale and high titer viral preparation using clones you send to us (must be compatible with our system). Our robust and optimized processes will save you time and reduce variability in your transduction experiments. Please see the table below for examples of our standard scale-up options. To review pricing or to submit a request for a quotation on your specific project, please use our MISSION^® Custom Request Submission Form.

Send Your Clones for Lentiviral Manufacturing

Our versatile manufacturing platform for high-throughput or large-scale viral production can be used for most HIV-1-based lentiviral vectors. Investigators are not limited to clones that we currently supply. Alternatively, clones developed in private laboratories can be sent to us for viral production within our quality system. For example, we have provided a custom EGFR SH2 binding domain vector in lentivirus for preparation of an EGFR Biosensor cell line. The size of the target sequence, gene sequences, as well as promoters can affect lentiviral titers during production. We will work to optimize viral production if necessary to exceed our minimum titer specifications. Submit a request for a quotation on your specific project by using our MISSION^® Custom Request Submission Form.

High-throughput DNA and Lentiviral Manufacturing

We have in-house developed technologies that generate the highest quality DNA for high-throughput DNA manufacturing. The quality and yields of our DNA are ideal for processing of shRNA clone libraries and result in the highest quality lentiviral particles available. Our titers of lentiviral particles generated in a high-throughput fashion are routinely in the range of 1 to 4 x 107 TU/ml (via p24 assay), well beyond our minimum titer specification. Requests for additional information may be routed through your local biotech sales representative or by emailing MISSIONRNAi@sial.com.

Custom Gene Family Sets

A large number of gene families have already been assembled and are available from us in bacterial glycerol stock and lentiviral formats. For more information on these sets, please visit the Gene Family Sets page. Please inquire if you are interested in DNA formats or if you would like to have us assemble a specialized gene set that is not currently available. Requests may be routed through your local biotech sales representative or by emailing MISSIONRNAi@sial.com.

QC Assays and Specifications

We will work with you to modify the number and types of tests performed. Please inquire with your project details. Email us at MISSIONRNAi@sial.com

Packaging Materials

Options such as plate style can be modified. Please inquire with your project details. Email us at MISSIONRNAi@sial.com

Other Options

Customizable options are not limited to those specified. Please inquire with your project details. Email us at MISSIONRNAi@sial.com

MISSION is a trademark of ours. TurboGFP is a trademark of Evrogen. Label License.