 Figure 2. Promega's DLRTM Assay System. |
In the Dual-Luciferase Reporter Assay System, firefly luciferase activity is used as the "test reporter" to monitor the biological activity of interest. For example, the firefly ...
Bring Out The Sunglasses: Promega's Dual-Luciferase Reporter Assay System
Figure 2. Promega's DLRTM Assay System. As the sun goes down you see the recurring yet sporadic glow of fireflies around you. The flash of the common firefly (Photinus pyralis) is behavioral display at its finest. Flying males flash at intervals of about seven seconds, while nonflying females flash back with a latency of two seconds. Luciferase from the common firefly has been employed as a biological reporter for several years, and recently, Promega (Madison, Wis.) has combined firefly lucife
Written byDeborah Wilkinson
| 3 min read
Register for free to listen to this article
Listen with Speechify
0:00
3:00
Interested in reading more?
Become a Member of
Receive full access to digital editions of The Scientist, as well as TS Digest, feature stories, more than 35 years of archives, and much more!
Already a member? Login Here
Add The Scientist as a preferred Google source to see more of our trusted coverage.
Meet the Author
- This person does not yet have a bio.View Full Profile
Published In
