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DH5-Alpha Competent E. coli
Read or write a reviewChemically competent E. coli / DH5 Alpha
Chemically competent DH5-alpha cells with recA1 and endA1 for routine cloning and plasmid propagation. Check genotype and transformation protocol.
DirectPlate DH5-Alpha Chemically Competent Cells from Intact Genomics is listed in Chemically competent E. coli: DH5 Alpha.
Pack sizes & catalog numbers
12 x 50 µl · 1013-12
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product overview
Chemically competent DH5-alpha cells using the DirectPlate transformation workflow. Verify genotype and plasmid compatibility. Manufacturer recommends its specific mix-and-plate protocol rather than conventional heat shock.
Competent cells are prepared for uptake of DNA in cloning or expression workflows.
For this workflow, compare strain genotype, chemical or electrical transformation, vector compatibility and recovery conditions. Use the specifications and official documentation below to assess this product against your protocol.
The indexed manufacturer catalog number is 1013-12.
- Manufacturer
- Intact Genomics
- Primary application group
- Competent cells
- Reagent category
- Chemically competent E. coli / DH5 Alpha
- SciBranch number
- RM-02.003.001.002-0003-1
- Manufacturer catalog numbers
- 1013-12
- Evidence
- Official manufacturer documentation; candidate compatibility requires protocol review
- Other specifications
- Consult manufacturer documentation
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Your selection checklist
- 01Strain genotype and intended application
- 02Transformation method and efficiency
- 03Selection markers and recovery medium
- 04Storage and handling requirements
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Product sources and documentation
Chemically competent DH5-alpha cells using the DirectPlate transformation workflow. Verify genotype and plasmid compatibility. Manufacturer recommends its specific mix-and-plate protocol rather than conventional heat shock.
Official manufacturer product pageIntact Genomics · Product details and documentation
Chemically competent DH5-alpha cells using the DirectPlate transformation workflow. Verify genotype and plasmid compatibility. Manufacturer recommends its specific mix-and-plate protocol rather than conventional heat shock.
Intact Genomics DirectPlate DH5-Alpha Chemically Competent CellsOfficial manufacturer documentation; candidate compatibility requires protocol review · See original documentation for publication date
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