BL21(DE3) ΔserC ΔycdX Competent Cells for In vivo phosphothreonine incorporation | Chemically competent
High-efficiency Chemically competent E. coli cells optimized for Phosphothreonine incorporation, Genetic code expansion, Recombinant protein expression, Phosphoprotein engineering with transformation efficiency ≥1 × 10^6 CFU/µg pBR322.
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What are BL21(DE3) ΔserC ΔycdX Competent Cells?
BL21(DE3) ΔserC ΔycdX competent cells are optimized E. coli host cells developed for high-efficiency In vivo phosphothreonine incorporation workflows including Phosphothreonine incorporation, Genetic code expansion, Recombinant protein expression, Phosphoprotein engineering. These cells support reliable plasmid uptake, stable propagation, and reproducible transformation performance for molecular biology and protein engineering applications.
Why Choose This Strain?
- Transformation efficiency: ≥1 × 10^6 CFU/µg pBR322
- Specialized expression strain
- Supports plasmids up to Standard bacterial expression plasmids
- Stability: ΔserC and ΔycdX deletions support efficient phosphothreonine incorporation and reduce phosphatase activity
Key Features
- Strain: BL21(DE3) ΔserC ΔycdX
- Format: 10 × 0.1 mL/tube
- Cell type: Chemically competent
- Insert compatibility: Expression construct-dependent
- Optimized for In vivo phosphothreonine incorporation
Applications
- Phosphothreonine incorporation
- Genetic code expansion
- Recombinant protein expression
- Phosphoprotein engineering
Workflow Compatibility
- pThr incorporation workflows
- Homogeneous phosphothreonine incorporation
- Advanced protein engineering
- Genetic code expansion in E. coli
Specifications
| Genotype | fhuA2 [lon] ompT gal (λ DE3) [dcm] ∆hsdS ΔserC ΔycdX [λDE3 = λ sBamHIo ∆EcoRI-B int::(lacI::PlacUV5::T7 gene1) i21 ∆nin5] |
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| Antibiotic Resistance | Depends on transformed plasmid |
| Growth Conditions | SOC recovery; plate on selective LB agar with appropriate antibiotic |
| Plasmid Types | Genetic code expansion plasmids, T7 expression vectors, E. coli promoter-driven vectors, pBR322 |
| Recombination Notes | Engineered ΔserC ΔycdX background for pThr incorporation; not primarily a reduced-recombination cloning strain |
| Max Plasmid Size | Standard bacterial expression plasmids |
Detailed Specifications
| Stability Type | ΔserC and ΔycdX deletions support efficient phosphothreonine incorporation and reduce phosphatase activity |
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| Insert Size Compatibility | Expression construct-dependent |
| Format | 10 × 0.1 mL/tube |
Handling & Protocol
| Transformation Method | Heat shock |
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| Protocol Time | ~2 hours to plating, plus overnight incubation |
| Recovery Time | 1 hour at 37°C in SOC |
| Storage Conditions | -80°C |
| Shipping Conditions | Dry ice |
| Shelf Life | ~6 - 12 months at -80°C (typical competent cell stability) |
Protocol & Documentation
Download the product manual for transformation instructions, handling guidance, storage recommendations, and quality control information.
Transformation ProtocolIndustry Comparison
Comparable to BL21(DE3) ΔserC ΔycdX phosphothreonine-incorporation strains for In vivo phosphothreonine incorporation workflows.
Comparable to engineered BL21(DE3) ΔserC ΔycdX strains used for in vivo phosphothreonine incorporation and phosphoprotein engineering workflows.
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Quality Control
- Transformation efficiency validated with control plasmid
- Genotype verified
- Contamination-free
- CoA provided
Key Advantages
- Engineered for co-translational phosphothreonine incorporation
- ΔserC and ΔycdX deletions enable homogeneous pThr incorporation
- BL21(DE3) background supports recombinant protein expression
- Useful for phosphoprotein engineering and genetic code expansion
- Supplied as 10 convenient 100 µL aliquots
Why Researchers Choose Amid Biosciences Competent Cells
- High transformation efficiency for reliable cloning workflows
- Optimized strains for phage display, mutagenesis, and protein engineering
- Stringent quality control testing
- Fast shipping and scientific support
- Research-use-only products manufactured for reproducibility
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Research Use Only. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use.