General description
2xYT (2x Yeast Extract Tryptone medium) is a standard microbial growth medium used for the cultivation of E. coli and M13 bacteriophage. This nutrient-rich microbial broth contains peptides, amino acids, and water-soluble vitamins in a low-salt formulation.
Application
2x YT medium has been used for culturing E. coli BL21 for cloning , E. coli SS320 cells for scaffold synthesis , and NEB 5-alpha competent E. coli cells for protospacer adjacent motif (PAM) binding assays. It has also been used in the culturing of Agrobacterium tumefaciens and E. coli DH10B.
Features and Benefits
2xYT powder provides:
- Standard formulation
- An inexpensive alternative to liquid
Components
16 g/L Tryptone
10 g/L Yeast Extract
5 g/L NaCl
Preparation Note
1. Stir to suspend 31 g of 2xYT Microbial Medium Powder in 1 L of water.
2. Heat to boiling while stirring to dissolve all ingredients completely.
3. Autoclave for 15 minutes at 121 °C.
Reconstitution
Add 31 g powder in 1L water. Heat to boiling while stirring to dissolve powder. Autoclave for 15 minutes at 121°C to sterilize. Allow to cool before making additions, such as antibiotics (if desired).
- UPC:
- 41122100
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- Y2377-250G
