Description

2xYT Agar is a nutritionally rich solid medium specifically designed for the growth and maintenance of recombinant E. coli strains, as well as filamentous phages such as M13, commonly used in molecular biology research. This dehydrated powder formulation is ideal for preparing agar plates to support robust bacterial and phage propagation.

The enhanced composition of 2xYT Agar ensures optimal bacterial growth and efficient phage reproduction, making it suitable for applications including phage display, cloning, and plasmid amplification. Tryptone and Yeast Extract serve as comprehensive nutrient sources, supplying carbon, nitrogen, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and growth factors essential for E. coli and phage viability. Sodium chloride maintains proper osmotic balance and electrolyte levels to support cellular transport processes.

Specification

Total Product Size	250g
Individual Container Size	250g
Number of Containers	1
Shipping Conditions	RT
UNSPSC Code	41106200
UNSPSC Category	Microbiological Media

Features

Optimized for E. coli infected with M13 bacteriophage.
Supports high-density bacterial growth and phage replication.
Ideal for recombinant DNA techniques and molecular cloning.

Applications

Growth and maintenance of E. coli strains in molecular biology.
Cultivation of filamentous phages such as M13.
Preparation of solid medium plates for recombinant protein expression systems.

Composition (per liter)

Tryptone: 16.0 g
Yeast Extract: 10.0 g
Sodium Chloride: 5.0 g
Agar: 15.0 g

Preparation Instructions

Dissolve 46 g of 2xYT Agar powder in 1 liter of distilled water.
Heat with frequent stirring to bring to a complete boil.
Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes.
Pour into sterile petri dishes under aseptic conditions.

pH: 6.8 ± 0.2 at 25°C

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Documents

COA

2xYT Agar Medium (Dehydrated Powder)