Viral Details

Viral Backbone

Human Adenovirus Type5 (dE1/E3)

Promoter

CMV

Reporter

none, optional GFP, CFP, YFP, RFP or mCherry

Storage Buffer

DMEM, 2% BSA, 2.5% Glycerol

Gene Details

Species

Mouse

Gene Symbol

Ascl1

Gene Name

achaete-scute family bHLH transcription factor 1

Gene ID

17172

Gene Synonyms

AI225900; ASH1; bHLHa46; Mash1

ORF Size

696 bp

RefSeq#

BC055748

Gene Description

Transcriptional regulator. May play a role at early stages of development of specific neural lineages in most regions of the CNS, and of several lineages in the PNS. Essential for the generation of olfactory and autonomic neurons. Involved in the initiation of neuronal differentiation. Mediates transcription activation by binding to the E box (5'-CANNTG-3').

UniGene ID

Mm.136217