Suggestions for Ideal Multiplicity of Infection (MOI) for AAV2 when transducing neurons?

Karthik Krishnamurthy @Karthik-Krishnamurthy-4

08 April 2019 0 8K Report

What would be an ideal MOI for transducing neurons with AAV2 in culture around DIV 5? Any suggestions in improving the efficacy of transduction would be great.

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