Plasmids 101: Choosing an Antibiotic Resistance Gene
Type
Blog Post
Published
Oct. 10, 2023, 1 p.m.
... it matter which antibiotic resistance gene you select? In this blog, we’ll break down the mechanism of...satellite colonies from forming while effectively selecting plasmid-containing bacteria.
So… why do some people...which is commonly used for eukaryotic antibiotic selection. Essentially, this gene is a 2-in-1 providing ...providing both bacterial and eukaryotic selection, whereas other plasmids must carry both a bacterial and a mammalian...mammalian antibiotic selection gene. However, it does require a slower transformation recovery period ...bacteria used in research, it isn’t a widely popular selection agent.
Pros: Stable (spectinomycin).
Cons: Cost...is handy because it can be a one-stop shop for selection across systems and species. The cost? Zeocin is...