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=== '''Making the broth''' === | === '''Making the broth''' === | ||
- | #Add 250 mL of | + | #Add 250 mL of dH<sub>2</sub>O to a graduated cyclindar. |
#Mix one of the following:{{Multi-column numbered list|lst=disc||Weigh out 20g of premix LB Agar powder (VWR DF0445-17)||<li>5.0 g tryptone<li>2.5 g yeast extract<li>5.0 g NaCl<li>7.5 g agar (if making agar plates)}} | #Mix one of the following:{{Multi-column numbered list|lst=disc||Weigh out 20g of premix LB Agar powder (VWR DF0445-17)||<li>5.0 g tryptone<li>2.5 g yeast extract<li>5.0 g NaCl<li>7.5 g agar (if making agar plates)}} | ||
#Mix powder well to bring into solution | #Mix powder well to bring into solution | ||
- | #Add | + | #Add dH<sub>2</sub>O to total volume of 500 mL and transfer to 1 L flask |
#Put on stirring hot plate and heat to boil for 1 min while stirring. | #Put on stirring hot plate and heat to boil for 1 min while stirring. | ||
#Transfer to 1 L pyrex jar and label with autoclave tape. | #Transfer to 1 L pyrex jar and label with autoclave tape. | ||
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=== '''Special Additives''' === | === '''Special Additives''' === | ||
(''To be added to LB Agar right before pouring plates'') | (''To be added to LB Agar right before pouring plates'') | ||
- | *Ampicillin (VWR 80055-786) 50 mg dissolved in a small amout of | + | *Ampicillin (VWR 80055-786) 50 mg dissolved in a small amout of dH<sub>2</sub>O (concentration 100 ug/mL) |
*X-gal (VWR IB02260) 50 mg dissolved in a small amouth of DMSO | *X-gal (VWR IB02260) 50 mg dissolved in a small amouth of DMSO | ||
=== '''Stock solutions''' === | === '''Stock solutions''' === | ||
- | *Ampicillin 20mg/mL 200mg in 10mL | + | *Ampicillin 20mg/mL 200mg in 10mL dH<sub>2</sub>O (store at 4 in 1mL aliquots) use 50uL on each plate |
- | *IPTG (VWR EM-5800) 100mM 238 mg IPTG in 10mL | + | *IPTG (VWR EM-5800) 100mM 238 mg IPTG in 10mL dH<sub>2</sub>O (store at –20 in 1mL aliquots) use 40uL on each plate |
*X-gal 40 mg/mL 400 mg X-gal in 10mL DMSO (store at –20 in 1mL aliquots foil wrapped tubes) use 40uL on each plate | *X-gal 40 mg/mL 400 mg X-gal in 10mL DMSO (store at –20 in 1mL aliquots foil wrapped tubes) use 40uL on each plate | ||
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Revision as of 01:34, 12 June 2011
LB (Lysogeny broth)
(Taken from [http://www.brown.edu/Research/Wessel_Lab/ Wessel Lab at Brown University])
The following protocol makes ~40 plates.
Making the broth
- Add 250 mL of dH2O to a graduated cyclindar.
- Mix one of the following:
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- Mix powder well to bring into solution
- Add dH2O to total volume of 500 mL and transfer to 1 L flask
- Put on stirring hot plate and heat to boil for 1 min while stirring.
- Transfer to 1 L pyrex jar and label with autoclave tape.
- Autoclave at liquid setting for 20 minutes in a basin making sure to loosen top
- Let liquid cool to ~55C (you should be able to pick up the jar without a glove)
Pouring plates
- Make sure bench top has wiped down with bleach/EtOH.
- Remove sterile Petri dishes (VWR 25384-208) from plastic bag (save the bag for storage).
- Pour a thin layer (5mm) of LB Agar (~10mL) into each plate being careful to not lift the cover off excessively (you should be able to just open up enough to pour).
- Swirl plate in a circular motion to distribute agar on bottom completely.
- Let each plate cool until its solid (~20 minutes) then flip so as to avoid condensation on the agar.
- Store plates in plastic bags in fridge with: name, date and contents (note any additive).
Special Additives
(To be added to LB Agar right before pouring plates)
- Ampicillin (VWR 80055-786) 50 mg dissolved in a small amout of dH2O (concentration 100 ug/mL)
- X-gal (VWR IB02260) 50 mg dissolved in a small amouth of DMSO
Stock solutions
- Ampicillin 20mg/mL 200mg in 10mL dH2O (store at 4 in 1mL aliquots) use 50uL on each plate
- IPTG (VWR EM-5800) 100mM 238 mg IPTG in 10mL dH2O (store at –20 in 1mL aliquots) use 40uL on each plate
- X-gal 40 mg/mL 400 mg X-gal in 10mL DMSO (store at –20 in 1mL aliquots foil wrapped tubes) use 40uL on each plate