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LB Broth (Miller)

Liquid microbial growth medium

Synonym(s):

Luria Broth Miller, Luria-Bertani broth, Miller

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UNSPSC Code:
41106200
NACRES:
NA.85

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grade

for molecular biology

Quality Level

sterility

sterile; 0.2 μm filtered

form

liquid

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

pH

6.5-7.2

application(s)

microbiology

storage temp.

room temp

suitability

nonselective for Escherichia coli
nonselective for coliforms

General description

Miller’s 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. It enables fast growth, improves growth yields for various bacterial species, and can retain the hydrophilic behavior of samples for longer periods. [1]

Application

LBBroth (Miller) is suitable for:

  • non-selective cultivation of E. coli strains for cloning, DNA plasmid production and production of recombinant proteins.
  • selective cultivation when appropriate antibiotics are added.
  • the cultivation of E-coli cells for anti-bacterial assays. [2][3][4]

Features and Benefits

Miller′s LB liquid provides:
  • Filter-sterilized, ready-to-use format
  • Convenient package size
  • Standard formulation

Components

10g/L Tryptone
10 g/L NaCl
5 g/L Yeast Extract

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Use of the Yeast Pichia pastoris as an Expression Host for Secretion of Enterocin L50, a Leaderless Two-Peptide (L50A and L50B) Bacteriocin from Enterococcus faecium L50
Antonio Basanta, Beatriz Gomez-Sala, et al.
Biotechnology, 76, 3314-3324 (2010)
Long-term retention of hydrophilic behavior of plasma treated polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) surfaces stored under water and Luria-Bertani broth
Zhao LH, et al.
Sensors and actuators A, Physical, 181.0, 33-42 (2012)
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Genetic engineering enables large-scale expression and isolation of recombinant proteins for research purposes.

Genetic engineering enables large-scale expression and isolation of recombinant proteins for research purposes.

Genetic engineering enables large-scale expression and isolation of recombinant proteins for research purposes.

Genetic engineering enables large-scale expression and isolation of recombinant proteins for research purposes.

Protocols

General protocols for growth of competent cells in microbial medium.

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