title: [Bioluminescent reporter genes].
abstract: Reporter genes typically are used to monitor changes in transcriptional rate, which can vary quickly in response to a specific cellular event. Here we give background on bioluminescent reporters and assays and their uses in research.
authors.affiliation: Promega Corporation.
authors.forename: Simon T M
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Allard
mesh_terms: D015374:Biosensing Techniques / Q000379:methods; D017930:Genes, Reporter; D005822:Genetic Vectors; D008156:Luciferases / Q000032:analysis; D049408:Luminescent Agents / Q000032:analysis*; D008163:Luminescent Measurements / Q000379:methods*; D008164:Luminescent Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D014158:Transcription, Genetic
chemical_list: D049408:Luminescent Agents; D008164:Luminescent Proteins; D008156:Luciferases