Webinar Series on Tet Technology

The Tet technology consists of a chimeric transactivator protein and a Tet-specific promoter which the transactivator binds to in response to the presence (Tet-On^®) or absence (Tet-Off^®) of the tetracycline analogue doxycycline.

The Tet systems turn the expression of a gene of interest on or off at will, in a dose-dependent and reversible manner. In particular, the fully reversible nature of the Tet technology has enabled breakthrough insights into mechanisms of learning in animals by the Kandel group, and in the field of oncology. Other recent applications include the expression of inhibitory RNAs, and inducible pluripotent stem cells.

This webinar series aims to provide additional insights into how to best use the Tet technology for controlling gene expression in eukaryotes.

Part 1: Studying the Function of Genes by Controlling their Expression

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Hermann Bujard, University of Heidelberg, Germany
Abstract: This webinar will give an introduction to the underlying principles of the Tet technology and the concept of gene regulation by tetracyclines. Professor Bujard will also discuss the development of the Tet Systems components over time and their advantages as well as giving a review of results obtained by using the technology in transgenic mice.
Hyperlink: http://info.clontech.com/tet-webinar-series-recording-part1.html

Part 2:Controlling Gene Expression in transgenic mice

Speaker: Dr. Kai Schönig, Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim, Germany
Abstract: The focus of this webinar is on the use of Tet technology in transgenic mice. Options on how to set up the Tet inducible system in mice will be discussed. Dr. Schönig will also present a number of in vivo applications which demonstrate the potential of this powerful technology.
Hyperlink: http://info.clontech.com/tet-webinar-series-recording-part2.html

Part 3: Tet system: selected applications

Speaker: Dr. Manfred Gossen, BCRT, Berlin, Germany
Abstract: In the third webinar, Dr. Gossen is focusing on applications of particular interest including conditional RNA interference, the generation of packaging cell lines for virus production and ‘High Throughput Screening’ systems.
Hyperlink: http://info.clontech.com/tet-webinar-series-recording-part3.html

Part 4: Getting started with Tet-inducible gene expression - Choosing the right system for your application

Speaker: Dr. Michael Elser, Product Manager, Clontech/Takara Bio Europe, France
Abstract: The last webinar of the series will guide researchers wishing to establish a Tet-inducible system through the different options available. Dr. Elser will present a typical experimental setup and the steps necessary to achieve optimal performance. He will also address some common pitfalls and how to circumvent them.
Hyperlink: http://info.clontech.com/tet-webinar-series-recording-part4.html