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

Olig2

Gene Name

oligodendrocyte transcription factor 2

Gene ID

50913

Gene Synonyms

AI604895; Bhlhb1; bHLHe19; Olg-2; Oligo2; RK17

ORF Size

972 bp

RefSeq#

BC051967

Gene Description

Required for oligodendrocyte and motor neuron specification in the spinal cord, as well as for the development of somatic motor neurons in the hindbrain. Cooperates with OLIG1 to establish the pMN domain of the embryonic neural tube. Antagonist of V2 interneuron and of NKX2-2-induced V3 interneuron development (By similarity).

UniGene ID

Mm.37289