Cloning Competent Cells

Trans5α Chemically Competent Cell is specifically designed for chemical transformation of DNA. It permits a transformation efficiency of over 10⁸ cfu/μg DNA (tested by pUC19 plasmid DNA).
 

Genotype
F-φ80d lacZΔM15 Δ(lacZYA-argF) U169 end A1 recA1 hsdR17 (rk^-, mk⁺) supE44λ- thi-1 gyrA96relA1 phoA
 

Features
• High transformation efficiency: >10⁸ cfu/μg ( pUC19 DNA).
• Reduced recombination of cloned DNA.
• Blue/white selection.
 

Storage
Competent Cell at -70°C for six months; others at -20°C for one year

Shipping
Dry ice (-70°C)