JM109, a K strain bacterium, carries mutations in recA and endA, leading to minimal recombination and improved quality of isolated plasmid DNA. In addition, the cells carry the F’ episome which allows blue/white screening for recombinant DNA. Thus, it has been a popular strain for routine subcloning. The cells can also be utilized for single-stranded DNA rescue when M13 or phagemid systems are used simultaneously. The JM109 strain is sensitive to all common antibiotics.
This product can become a powerful cloning tool when it is used in combination with our rapid ligation kit. The ligation can be finished within 5 minutes and followed by 1-minute transformation. The fast growth rate of JM109 allows colonies to show up within 8 hours.
Features:Rapid growing strainCarries F’ episome
Applications:Preparation of ssDNAConstruction of gene librarySubcloning
Efficiency:>5x10e8 cfu/ug
Control Plasmid:(pUC19) 5ul (10e-4ug/ul)
Storage and Stability:Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -70°C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.