pAAV-hSyn-DIO-hM4D(Gi)-mCherry (Virus associated DNA) and 4 more items

Addgene Inc has been awarded a contract by the University of Virginia, effective August 4, 2026, for the procurement of specialized viral vectors and associated laboratory materials. The contract, identified as A207_PO-0454008, is valued at $996 and encompasses the delivery of adeno-associated virus (AAV) constructs and plasmid DNA products to support research activities. The line items include two AAV9-packaged constructs (pAAV-hSyn-DIO-hM4D(Gi)-mCherry and pAAV-hSyn-DIO-hM3D(Gq)-mCherry) at $425 each, two unpackaged plasmid DNA variants at $34 each, and dry ice shipping supplies at $78. Deliveries are designated to both the general buyer and to John M Williamson.

As a Virginia-based procurement through the University of Virginia, this contract supports research requiring chemogenetic tools for neuroscience applications. The viral vectors and plasmids specified are optogenetic/chemogenetic research reagents commonly utilized in neurobiology and behavioral neuroscience studies. All contracted items are scheduled for delivery in Virginia under this single purchase order, with Addgene Inc serving as the prime contractor responsible for providing these specialized biological research materials and associated shipping requirements.