Luciferase is a word used to describe an enzyme that produces light. It is often found in certain organisms like fireflies or glowworms, and scientists use it to study and understand various processes in living organisms. Full definition
S3A) were assayed for luciferase activity in the presence or absence of DDX3. (cancerres.aacrjournals.org)
D, IRF - 9 — deficient U2A cells were transiently transfected with IRF - 1 or empty vector, the binding of exogenous IRF - 1 to RIG - G gene promoter was tested by ChIP assay, and the induction of reporter gene pXP2 (− 310) was detected with luciferase assay. (cancerres.aacrjournals.org)
Furthermore, we observed no induction of luciferase activity in IRF - 9 — deficient U2A cells after IFNα treatment, unless the cells were reconstituted by IRF - 9 (Fig. 1D). (cancerres.aacrjournals.org)