Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Application

Suitable for non-selective cultivation of E. coli strains for cloning, DNA plasmid production and production of recombinant proteins. Also suitable for selective cultivation when appropriate antibiotics are added, including those that require low-salt conditions, such as Zeocin^®.

LB Broth with agar (Luria low salt) has been used for culturing E. coli DH10B cells and in the isolation of diazotrophicbacteria.

Features and Benefits

Luria’;s low salt LB powder with agar provides: Easy scale-up using larger package sizes A budget-friendly alternative to pre-poured plates Standard formulation

General description

Luria’;s low salt LB is a microbial growth medium used for the cultivation of E. coli. This nutrient-rich microbial broth contains peptides, amino acids, water-soluble vitamins, and carbohydrates. The addition of agar provides a solid medium for microbial growth.

Legal Information

Zeocin is a registered trademark of Cayla Sarl

Preparation Note

1. Suspend 30.5 g in 1 L of distilled water.2. Heat to boiling while stirring to dissolve.3. Autoclave for 15 minutes at 121°C.4. Cool to 50°C prior to dispensing into petri dishes.