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

Nos2

Gene Name

nitric oxide synthase 2, inducible

Gene ID

18126

Gene Synonyms

i-NOS; iNOS; MAC-NOS; Nos-2; NOS-II; Nos2a

ORF Size

3438 bp

RefSeq#

BC062378

Gene Description

Produces nitric oxide (NO) which is a messenger molecule with diverse functions throughout the body. In macrophages, NO mediates tumoricidal and bactericidal actions. Also has nitrosylase activity and mediates cysteine S-nitrosylation of cytoplasmic target proteins such COX2.

UniGene ID

Mm.2893