Addgene is a nonprofit repository that helps scientists share plasmids (including pooled libraries and kits) with other researchers around the world. Plasmids are deposited with our repository by both nonprofit and industry laboratories. They are then put through our quality control sequence analysis and legal processes, after which they can be distributed to other scientists. Addgene also serves as an educational resource to the scientific community through our blog, protocols, and molecular biology reference.
In 2016, Addgene also began distributing viral preparations generated from plasmids deposited with Addgene. And in 2022, we began distributing ready-to-use, recombinant antibodies generated by our partners at the Institute for Protein Innovation or from plasmids in our collection. In addition to distributing these materials, we also host a Data Hub for sharing reports on how Addgene AAV preparations and antibodies perform under various experimental conditions.
As a repository, Addgene distributes and maintains this collection of materials, but does not perform on-demand cloning, vector modification, or conduct functional experiments with the majority of the plasmids in our collection. Addgene also does not distribute cell lines or perform DNA sequencing as a service. However, we are always looking for ways to better support the scientific community so please feel free to let us know if you have a suggestion – we cannot guarantee that we will adopt a particular suggestion, but your feedback helps to inform us of what would be most useful.