Using Reporter Genes: Transgenic Technology: Part 1

Another powerful technique for assaying gene expression involves genetic manipulation.

In this technique, a gene is chosen that encodes for a protein that can be easily detected. This gene is called a reporter gene.

An artificial construct DNA is created by fusing the regulatory region of the gene in question and the reporter gene.

A gene schematic of the regulatory region and coding region of a gene in question and an artificial construct created by fusing the regulatory region of the gene in question and the reporter gene.
Artificial construct DNA contains the reporter gene