The LabKey Biologics registry can capture Vectors, Constructs, Cell Lines, Expression Systems, and their relationships. To add these entities to the registry, use the creation wizard for the desired type.

• Definitions
• Creation Forms

Definitions

• Vectors are typically plasmids that can inject genetic material into cells. Must have a specific nucleotide sequence.
• Constructs are Vectors which have been modified to include the genetic material intended for injection into the cell.
• Cell Lines are types of cells that can be grown in the lab.
• Expression Systems are cell lines that have been injected with a construct.

Creation Forms

Select the desired entity from the main menu, or access the creation wizard for any entity from the page for any other entity. For example, when you are viewing the Vectors grid, you can select Create > Vector, or use Create > Registry to expand the listing and select another entity type to create.

• Create > Vector
• Create > Registry > Construct
• Create > Registry > Cell Line
• Create > Registry > Expression System

The default fields for each entity type are shown below. General instructions for creating entities are in this topic: Create and Edit Entities

Note that the default fields can be changed by administrators to fit your laboratory workflows, requirements, and terminology. For details about customizing them, see Biologics Admin: Grids, Detail Pages, and Entry Forms.

Entity Type	Default Fields
Vector	Name Description Alias Sequence Selection Methods Vector Parents
Construct	Name Description Alias Vector Cloning Site Complete Sequence Insert Sequences Construct Parents
Cell Lines	Name Description Alias Expression System Stable Clonal Organisms Cell Line Parents
Expression Systems	Name Description Alias Host Cell Line Constructs Expression System Parents

Related Topics

• Create and Edit Entities