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BL21 Competent Cells - Novagen

Escherichia coli, rod shaped

Synonym(s):

BL21 cell line, Novagen competent cells

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UNSPSC Code:
41106202
NACRES:
NA.81
Biological source:
Escherichia coli
Growth mode:
adherent or suspension
Morphology:
rod shaped
Manufacturer/tradename:
Novagen®
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Product Name

BL21 Competent Cells - Novagen, BL21 host strain is the most widely used host background and has the advantage of being deficient in both lon and ompT proteases.

biological source

Escherichia coli

Quality Segment

100

manufacturer/tradename

Novagen®

storage condition

OK to freeze, avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

growth mode

adherent or suspension

morphology

rod shaped

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

cell transformation

transformation efficiency: >2×107 cfu/μg

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−70°C

General description

BL21 host strain is the most widely used host background and has the advantage of being deficient in both lon and ompT proteases.
BL21 is the most widely used host background and has the advantage of being deficient in both lon (1) and ompT proteases.
This product contains genetically modified organisms (GMO). Within the EU GMOs are regulated by Directives 2001/18/EC and 2009/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and their national implementation in the member States respectively. This legislation obliges us to request certain information about you and the establishment where the GMOs are being handled. Click here for Enduser Declaration (EUD) Form.

Other Notes

1. Phillips, T. A., Van Bogelen, R. A., and Neidhardt, F. C. (1984) J. Bacteriol.
159, 283–287.
0.4 ml1 mlComponent

•2 × 0.2 ml5 × 0.2 mlBL21 Competent Cells

•2 × 2 ml4 × 2 mlSOC Medium

•10 µl10 µlTest Plasmid

Legal Information

NOVAGEN is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

This product is sold for internal research use only. Any commercial use of this product, its components, and/or any derivatives thereof (including but not limited to proteins produced using the product or its components) (together and hereinafter the “EMD Product”) requires signature of a written commercial use agreement with EMD Millipore Corporation or its successor-in-interest. Commercial use shall include but not be limited to: (1) use of the EMD Product to manufacture products for sale to third parties; (2) use of the EMD Product to provide services, information, or data to third parties in exchange for consideration; (3) use of the EMD Product for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes (including as part of a device, chip, assay or other product); or (4) resale of the EMD Product, whether or not such EMD Product is resold for research use. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to represent or warrant that additional third party rights are not required for use of the EMD Product. Please direct any questions on these use restrictions to: licensing@milliporesigma.com.
Toxicity: Multiple Toxicity Values, refer to MSDS (O)

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

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Substances Subject to be Notified Names

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