DH10B Competent Cells for High-efficiency large plasmid cloning by electroporation | Electrocompetent
High-efficiency Electrocompetent E. coli cells optimized for Large plasmid cloning, Large plasmid propagation, cDNA library generation, Genomic library generation, High-efficiency transformation with transformation efficiency ~1 × 10^10 CFU/µg pUC19.
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What are DH10B Competent Cells?
DH10B competent cells are optimized E. coli host cells developed for high-efficiency High-efficiency large plasmid cloning by electroporation workflows including Large plasmid cloning, Large plasmid propagation, cDNA library generation, Genomic library generation, High-efficiency transformation. 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 × 10^10 CFU/µg pUC19
- Ultra-high efficiency
- Supports plasmids up to 10–150 kb
- Stability: Supports stable replication of high-copy number plasmids and improved cloning of methylated mammalian DNA
Key Features
- Strain: DH10B
- Format: 10 × 0.05 mL/tube
- Cell type: Electrocompetent
- Insert compatibility: Large plasmids and inserts; 10–150 kb plasmid range listed in manual
- Optimized for High-efficiency large plasmid cloning by electroporation
Applications
- Large plasmid cloning
- Large plasmid propagation
- cDNA library generation
- Genomic library generation
- High-efficiency transformation
Workflow Compatibility
- Electroporation workflows
- 10–150 kb plasmid propagation
- Large insert cloning
- Methylated mammalian DNA cloning
- Library construction
Specifications
| Genotype | F- mcrA ∆(mrr-hsdRMS-mcrBC) φ80lacZ∆M15 ∆lacX74 recA1 endA1 rpsL150(StrR) araD139 ∆(ara, leu)7697 galU galK λ- nupG |
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| Antibiotic Resistance | Streptomycin resistance genotype, Depends on transformed plasmid |
| Growth Conditions | SOC recovery; plate on selective LB agar with appropriate antibiotic |
| Plasmid Types | Large plasmids, High-copy plasmids, cDNA library plasmids, Genomic library plasmids, pUC19 |
| Recombination Notes | recA1 supports reduced recombination and stable plasmid propagation |
| Max Plasmid Size | 10–150 kb |
Detailed Specifications
| Stability Type | Supports stable replication of high-copy number plasmids and improved cloning of methylated mammalian DNA |
|---|---|
| Insert Size Compatibility | Large plasmids and inserts; 10–150 kb plasmid range listed in manual |
| Format | 10 × 0.05 mL/tube |
Handling & Protocol
| Transformation Method | Electroporation |
|---|---|
| Protocol Time | ~1.5–2 hours to plating, plus 16–24 hour 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) |
Industry Comparison
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Quality Control
- Transformation efficiency validated with control plasmid
- Genotype verified
- Contamination-free
- CoA provided
Key Advantages
- Ultra-high efficiency DH10B electrocompetent format
- Optimized for large plasmid cloning and propagation
- Supports 10–150 kb plasmid range
- Suitable for cDNA and genomic library construction
- recA1 and endA1 support stable plasmid propagation and DNA quality
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.