Vectors for mKate2

Gene Information

  • Gene Name mKate2
  • Type ORF
  • Subtype Fluorescent reporter
  • Description Katushka2 far-red fluorescent protein
  • Application Notes Fast maturation; high pH-stability and photostability; low cytotoxicity; a superior fluorescent tag for imaging in living tissues.
  • Structure Monomer
  • Maximum Excitation (nm) 588
  • Maximum Emission (nm) 633
  • Brightness (% of EGFP) 74
  • References Biochem J. 418: 567 (2009)
  • View ORF sequence of this gene »

Premade Vectors for mKate2 (These vectors are in stock and available immediately)

Gene Expression Vectors
These premade vectors are constructed with VectorBuilder’s standard backbones containing a ubiquitous promoter driving the ORF of your gene. A marker (e.g. EGFP) is placed in the vector where appropriate.
Vector Description Vector Type Marker Price
pLV[Exp]-Bsd-EF1A>c-MYC NLS/mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector Bsd $329.00 View Vector 
pLV[Exp]-SFFV>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector - $189.00 View Vector 
pLV[Exp]-EF1A>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector - $189.00 View Vector 
pLV[Exp]-Bsd-EFS>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector Bsd $189.00 View Vector 
pLV[Exp]-Puro-EFS>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector Puro $189.00 View Vector 
pRP[Exp]-CAG>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Vector - $189.00 View Vector 
pRP[Exp]-CMV>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Vector - $189.00 View Vector 
pLV[Exp]-Puro-CMV>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector Puro $189.00 View Vector 
pAAV[Exp]-CBh>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression AAV Vector - $189.00 View Vector 
pRP[Exp]-CAG>mKate2/3xNLS Mammalian Gene Expression Vector - $329.00 View Vector 
pAAV[Exp]-EF1A>mKate2:WPRE Mammalian Gene Expression AAV Vector - $189.00 View Vector 
pLV[Exp]-EGFP:T2A:Puro-EF1A>mKate2/3xFLAG Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector EGFP:T2A:Puro $329.00 View Vector 
pRP[Exp]-Puro-EF1A>mKate2:IRES:ZsGreen1 Mammalian Gene Expression Vector Puro $189.00 View Vector 
pLV[Exp]-Puro-CBh>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector Puro $189.00 View Vector 
pLV[Exp]-EF1A>mKate2:IRES:Puro Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector - $189.00 View Vector 
pRP[Exp]-Puro-EF1A>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Vector Puro $189.00 View Vector 
pAAV[Exp]-hPGK>mKate2:WPRE Mammalian Gene Expression AAV Vector - $189.00 View Vector 
pAAV[Exp]-CMV>mKate2:WPRE Mammalian Gene Expression AAV Vector - $189.00 View Vector 
pLV[Exp]-Neo-EF1A>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector Neo $189.00 View Vector 
pLV[Exp]-CMV>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector - $189.00 View Vector 
pLV[Exp]-Bsd-CMV>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector Bsd $189.00 View Vector 
pLV[Exp]-Neo-CMV>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector Neo $189.00 View Vector 
pLV[Exp]-Puro-EF1A>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector Puro $189.00 View Vector 
pLV[Exp]-Bsd-EF1A>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector Bsd $189.00 View Vector 
pAAV[Exp]-CMV>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression AAV Vector - $189.00 View Vector 
pPB[Exp]-Puro-CMV>mKate2 Mammalian Gene Expression PiggyBac Vector Puro $189.00 View Vector 

Popular Vector Designs for mKate2(These vectors can be made very quickly)

Gene Expression Vectors
These designs are created with VectorBuilder’s standard backbones containing a ubiquitous promoter driving the ORF of your gene. A marker (e.g. EGFP) is placed in the vector where appropriate.
Vector Description Vector Type Marker Price
mKate2 expression regular plasmid vector Mammalian Gene Expression Vector   Guide  From $189
mKate2 expression lentivirus vector Mammalian Gene Expression Lentiviral Vector   Guide  From $189
mKate2 expression adenovirus vector Mammalian Gene Expression Adenoviral Vector   Guide  From $189
mKate2 expression AAV vector Mammalian Gene Expression AAV Vector   Guide  From $189
mKate2 expression PiggyBac vector Mammalian Gene Expression PiggyBac Vector   Guide  From $189

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