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^®.

Components

13.72g/L Agar9.14g/L Tryptone4.57 g/L Yeast Extract4.57 g/L NaCl1.6g/L inert binding agents

Features and Benefits

Lennox LB tablet with agar provides: A budget-friendly alternative to pre-poured plates Convenient small package to eliminate weighing Fast preparation – no stirring required

General description

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

Legal Information

Zeocin is a registered trademark of Cayla Sarl

Packaging

100, 500 tablets in poly bottle

Reconstitution

Add each 1.68 g tablet to 48.3 mL water (no stirring required). Autoclave for 20 minutes at 121 °C to sterilize. Allow to cool slightly before making additions, such as antibiotics (if desired). Pour into petri dishes and allow to solidify.