EZ Cap™ tdTomato mRNA (m1Ψ)

tdTomato is a red fluorescent protein derived from corals of the genus Discosoma, with a maximum excitation/emission wavelength of about 554/581nm. It is optimized to improve fluorescence intensity and stability, making it ideal for cell and tissue imaging. In addition, the spectral properties of tdTomato complement those of other fluorescent proteins such as GFP and CFP, facilitating multiple labeling and analysis.

EZ Cap^TM tdTomato mRNA (m1Ψ) is provided at a concentration of ~1 mg/ml with Cap1 structure. There are currently two ways to cap mRNA: One is co-transcription method, by adding Cap analogues into the transcription process. The other is enzymatic Capping. After transcription, Cap0 capping is performed by Vaccinia virus Capping Enzyme (VCE), GTP and S-adenosylmethionine (SAM). The Cap0 is then generated into the Cap1 through 2´-O-Methyltransferase and SAM. Cap1 Capping can also be performed by adding VCE, 2´-O-Methyltransferase, GTP and SAM in a one-step process. Cap 1 structure is more ideal for mammalian systems and possess higher transcription efficiency than Cap 0 structure. The addition of N1-Methylpseudo-UTP(m1Ψ) and poly(A) tail suppress RNA-mediated innate immune activation and increase the stability and lifetime of the mRNA in vitro and in vivo. Poly(A) tail also plays an important role in enhancing the efficiency of translation initiation.