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==Plasmid stabilization==
==Plasmid stabilization==
*Beta-lactamase gene ''bla'' or ''ampR'' is used in molecular cloning as a selection marker, since cells bearing plasmids encoding the gene are resistant to ampicillin and carbenicillin.  
*Beta-lactamase gene ''bla'' or ''ampR'' is used in molecular cloning as a selection marker, since cells bearing plasmids encoding the gene are resistant to ampicillin and [carbenicillin].  


NITROCEFIN (GLAXO RESEARCH 87/312)<br>
NITROCEFIN (GLAXO RESEARCH 87/312)<br>

Revision as of 11:28, 5 August 2009

Colorimetric reporter for B-lac activity

Plasmid stabilization

  • Beta-lactamase gene bla or ampR is used in molecular cloning as a selection marker, since cells bearing plasmids encoding the gene are resistant to ampicillin and [carbenicillin].

NITROCEFIN (GLAXO RESEARCH 87/312)
Code: SR0112
For the rapid chromogenic detection of beta-lactamase activity.
Oxiod Inc. page on Nitrocefin

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