Are the lentivirus vectors 2nd generation or 3rd generation? – Tailored Genes

We predominantly manufacture 3rd Generation LV vectors. These 3rd generation vectors are manufactured by transfection of producer cells with 4 expression plasmids, a LV gag-pol expression plasmid, a LV Rev expression plasmid, a VSV-G envelope expression plasmid and an expression plasmid containing the gene of interest.

 

We can also manufacture 2nd Generation lentivirus vector if requested. The 2nd generation vectors are produced by transfection of producer cells with 3 expression plasmids; a LV gag-pol-rev-tat expression plasmid, a VSV-G envelope expression plasmid, and an expression plasmid containing the gene of interest.