Making reporter gene constructs to analyze cis-regulatory elements

Methods Mol Biol. 2011:772:397-408. doi: 10.1007/978-1-61779-228-1_23.

Abstract

Cis-regulatory sequences control when, where, and how much genes are transcribed. A better understanding on these elements is a fundamental keystone to better understand development, cell differentiation, and morphogenesis. Several methods based on in silico analysis or ChIP-seq experiments have been developed to detect cis-acting sequences. Here, we describe a protocol to isolate such sequences from genomic DNA and to clone them into expression vectors for functional assays using the Gateway cloning technology.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cloning, Molecular
  • DNA / isolation & purification
  • Enhancer Elements, Genetic / genetics
  • Genes, Reporter / genetics*
  • Genetic Vectors / genetics
  • Genome / genetics
  • Molecular Biology / methods*
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Recombination, Genetic / genetics
  • Regulatory Sequences, Nucleic Acid / genetics*

Substances

  • DNA