Team:EPF-Lausanne/Protocols/Transformation

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'''Procedure'''
'''Procedure'''
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<br>1. Thaw cells on ice for 20min
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<br>2. Add DNA (ligation product) to the cells, mix.
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:2. Add DNA (ligation product) to the cells, mix.
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<br>3. Incubate 20min on ice
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:3. Incubate 20min on ice
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<br>4. Heat shock 45s @ 42°C
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:4. Heat shock 45s @ 42°C
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<br>5. Incubate 20min on ice (optional)
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:5. Incubate 20min on ice (optional)
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<br>6. Add 500 µl SOC and incubate 1h @ 37°C (shaking)
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:6. Add 500 µl SOC and incubate 1h @ 37°C (shaking)
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<br>7. Spread over LB-agar plate
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:7. Spread over LB-agar plate
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<br>8. Incubate overnight @ 37°C
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:8. Incubate overnight @ 37°C
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Revision as of 07:11, 9 September 2009

Transformation




Material

  • 50 µl competent cells
  • LB-agar plates with corresponding antibiotics
  • Water bath at 42°C


Procedure

1. Thaw cells on ice for 20min
2. Add DNA (ligation product) to the cells, mix.
3. Incubate 20min on ice
4. Heat shock 45s @ 42°C
5. Incubate 20min on ice (optional)
6. Add 500 µl SOC and incubate 1h @ 37°C (shaking)
7. Spread over LB-agar plate
8. Incubate overnight @ 37°C