Gateway Cloning Technology is an easy-to-use system for cloning and subcloning DNA segments (e.g. genes of interest), facilitating gene functional analysis, protein expression, and the integration of technology platforms. One can also readily clone PCR products into so-called Gateway "Entry" vectors. To shuttle inserts from one vector to another, the Gateway Cloning Technology uses bacteriophage lambda-based site-specific recombination. There is no need to use restriction enzymes and ligase to subclone inserts.
One advantage of Gateway Cloning Technology is that genes present in a single Gateway Entry vector can be subcloned into multiple different Gateway Destination vectors. After this 1 hour in vitro subcloning reaction, a high percentage of the colonies obtained carry the desired expression clone. For more details, please see the product manual for cat# 12535029 or cat# 12535037.