Plasmids 101: Optimizing Plasmid Yields
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Blog Post
Published
May 26, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
...fewer transcripts of their antibiotic resistance genes and can therefore be cultured in media containing...plasmid prepping is a breeze. You get your stab from Addgene, streak for single colonies, sub-culture, and prep...use a different strain.
For most applications, Addgene uses and recommends DH5đťť°!
This strain consistently...density and plasmid yield as these factors are generally, but not perfectly, correlated.
Typical growth...sufficient gas exchange in the overnight culture. Generally, large cultures in flasks may be shaken around... strain instructions from the manufacturer. On Addgene plasmid pages, you may see depositor recommendations...writing of this post.
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