Directionally cloned random cDNA expression vector libraries, compositions and methods of use
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1. A method for producing a vector, comprising:
- a) contacting an mRNA with a random primer under conditions suitable for production of a double-stranded cDNA, said random primer having at its 5′
terminus a partial sequence of a restriction site for an infrequently cutting restriction endonuclease;
b) ligating double-stranded adaptors to the ends of said double-stranded cDNA to produce an adaptor-modified cDNA having a complete restriction site sequence for said endonuclease at one end of said double-stranded cDNA;
c) contacting said adaptor-modified cDNA with said restriction endonuclease to produce digested cDNA; and
d) ligating the digested cDNA into a vector.
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Abstract
The present invention provides random cDNA expression vector libraries, comprising expression vectors which comprise random cDNAs positioned in sense orientation. Also provided are random cDNA expression vector libraries, comprising expression vectors which comprise random cDNAs positioned in antisense orientation. Methods for producing these libraries through directional cloning of random cDNAs are also provided. Also provided herein are methods of using these libraries to screen for agents capable of modulating cell phenotype in desirable ways.
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1. A method for producing a vector, comprising:
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a) contacting an mRNA with a random primer under conditions suitable for production of a double-stranded cDNA, said random primer having at its 5′
terminus a partial sequence of a restriction site for an infrequently cutting restriction endonuclease;
b) ligating double-stranded adaptors to the ends of said double-stranded cDNA to produce an adaptor-modified cDNA having a complete restriction site sequence for said endonuclease at one end of said double-stranded cDNA;
c) contacting said adaptor-modified cDNA with said restriction endonuclease to produce digested cDNA; and
d) ligating the digested cDNA into a vector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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- 8. A vector comprising a cDNA insert flanked on both sides by different restriction sites for an infrequently cutting restriction endonuclease.
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