Question (2025)
Question
How do I transform abm’s plasmids? What bacterial strain should I use?
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Asked on Jan 30 2026
Answer
A general Plasmid Amplification Protocol can be found here.
We recommend transforming abm’s plasmids into our ProClone™ Competent Cells (Cat. No. E003). The ProClone™ Competent Cells are high-efficiency chemically competent DH5α (E. coli) cells ideal for routine plasmid amplification due to its high yield, rapid growth, and high transformation efficiency, with recA⁻ and endA⁻ mutations that ensure plasmid stability and high DNA quality. Other common compatible cloning strains include TOP10 (DH10B derivatives).
We recommend transforming abm’s plasmids into our ProClone™ Competent Cells (Cat. No. E003). The ProClone™ Competent Cells are high-efficiency chemically competent DH5α (E. coli) cells ideal for routine plasmid amplification due to its high yield, rapid growth, and high transformation efficiency, with recA⁻ and endA⁻ mutations that ensure plasmid stability and high DNA quality. Other common compatible cloning strains include TOP10 (DH10B derivatives).
ABM Scientific Support
Answered on Jan 30 2026