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DH5alpha Chemically Competent E. coli Cells
Read or write a reviewChemically competent E. coli / DH5 Alpha
Verify full genotype, efficiency and transformation requirements.
Chemically competent DH5-alpha cells with recA1 and endA1 for routine cloning and plasmid propagation. Check genotype and transformation protocol.
Pack sizes & catalog numbers
See manufacturer · DA-100
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product overview
- Manufacturer
- MCLAB
- Primary application group
- Competent cells
- Reagent category
- Chemically competent E. coli / DH5 Alpha
- SciBranch number
- RM-02.003.001.002-0004-9
- Manufacturer catalog numbers
- DA-100
- 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
Official manufacturer product pageMCLAB · Product details and documentation
↗Chemically competent DH5-alpha cells with recA1 and endA1 for routine cloning and plasmid propagation. Check genotype and transformation protocol.
MCLAB DH5-Alpha Competent E. coliOfficial manufacturer documentation; candidate compatibility requires protocol review · See original documentation for publication date
↗Primary classification is an editorial interpretation of the product name and cited source. Technical equivalence is not established by category membership. Read our methodology.