To save researchers time and resources, The Michael J. Fox Foundation has made a number of tools available to the scientific community at low cost, with rapid delivery.
Helpful Resources
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Sponsored Tools Program
Learn more about how MJFF can help share your tools.
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Tools Consortium
MJFF is working with industry to develop priority tools.
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Preclinical Models
Learn more about the various in vivo models used in Parkinson's disease research.
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Alpha-Synuclein 1-119 Truncation Antibody
Rabbit monoclonal antibody directed against alpha-synuclein truncated at the 119 residue.
Estimated Availability: Late 2024
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Human/Rodent Alpha-Synuclein Aggregate ELISA
ELISA kit for the measurement of human and rodent alpha-synuclein aggregates.
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AAV2/5 Empty Vector Control
Viral transgene plasmid used in the AAV empty vector control viral vector for the AAV WT human alpha-synuclein viral vector, both available through Charles River Labs (see viral vector section). This plasmid is available to non-profit and for-profit groups. RRID:Addgene_194245
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AAV2/5 CBh Empty Vector Control
Viral Vector (AAV2/5 serotype) to serve as a control vector for the AAV2/5-CBh-WT human alpha-synuclein viral vector. The AAV-CBh-empty vector plasmid is also available in the Plasmid section.
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Human Alpha-Synuclein Plasmid for PFFs
Plasmid used for bacterial expression of human monomeric alpha-synuclein for the PFF-compatible protein distributed by Proteos (see Protein section). RRID:Addgene_51486
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Mouse Alpha-Synuclein Plasmid for PFFs
Plasmid used for bacterial expression of mouse monomeric alpha-synuclein for the PFF-compatible protein distributed by Proteos (see Protein section). RRID:Addgene_89075
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AAV2/5 CBh WT Alpha-Synuclein Plasmid
Viral transgene plasmid used in the AAV2/5 WT alpha-synuclein viral vector available through Charles River Labs (see viral vector section). This plasmid is available to non-profit and for-profit groups. RRID:Addgene_194244
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AAV1/2 empty vector control
Viral transgene plasmid used in the AAV empty vector control viral vector for the AAV A53T alpha-synuclein viral vector, both available through Charles River Labs (see viral vector section). This plasmid is available to non-profit and for-profit groups. RRID:Addgene_194243
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"We have shown, thanks in part to MJFF, that researchers now have in their pantry the right ‘ingredients’, to... help to drive forward PD drug development.”
Heather Melrose, PhD
Mayo Clinic