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LB-agar, Lennox, 1 kg
Key Features and Details
Bulk powder, easily weighed to make custom batch sizes.
SYNONYMS: Lennox L-Broth with Agar|LB Medium with Agar|L-Broth with Agar
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
LB-Agar Medium, Lennox is a Molecular Biology Certified Bacterial Growth Medium. It is the most widely used medium for the growth of bacteria. MP Biomedicals offers LB media in a variety of formats for convenience and ease of use. It is Luria-Bertani, Rich Medium for the growth of E. coli and certified for plasmid and other bacterial cultures in liquid medium. Agar is already included in this convenient formulation.
Application Notes
LB Lennox Agar Medium supports a luxurious growth of E. coli cells as tryptone and yeast extract supply essential growth factors that E. coli cells would otherwise have to synthesize. The medium also contains essential electrolytes for transport and osmotic balance, due to the NaCl component.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Cell culture |Proteomics |Purification and Detection |Recombinant Protein Expression and Analysis |Bacterial Culture |Plasmid Production |Protein Expression |Gene Expression |Cloning |Genetic Manipulation
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: 113002332
Base Catalog Number: 3002332
Alternate Names: Lennox L-Broth with Agar|LB Medium with Agar|L-Broth with Agar
Format
: Powder
Formulation Details
: Typically contains 10 g Tryptone; 5 g Yeast Extract; 5 g NaCl; 15 g Agar-B. Small quantities of biological buffers have been added for proper pH adjustment.
Grade
: Molecular Biology Certified
Media Type
: LB Lennox
pH
: Acceptable pH range is 7.0 ± 0.5 at 25 °C. Please note that the pH of LB Medium Lennox liquid increases as the temperature of the solution decreases.
PPE
: Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory protection: Breathing apparatus only if aerosol or dust is formed. Hand protection: Pvc or other plastic material gloves Skin and body protection: Usual safety precautions while handling the product will provide adequate protection against this potential effect. Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields Hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Preparation Method
: Media Preparation: Reagents are tested and chosen for their ability to promote optimum growth of E. coli when combined in LB Lennox Agar Medium formulations. Chosen reagents are combined in the proper proportions according to the LB Lennox Agar formulation and thoroughly blended for a uniform distribution. A sample of the blended formulation is used to prepare agar medium. The combinations are mixed to dissolve components and then autoclaved at 121 °C for 15 minutes.
Solubility
: Soluble in water (35 g/L).
Typical Working Concentration
: 35 g/L
