Plasmids for beginners

[Lyle Najita]

In bionet.general Tweedle Did <eef1000 at cus.cam.ac.uk> said: 
 
 
>I am trying to learn about plasmid vectors before I embark on a molecular 

>biology project.  I am running up against the problem that every paper I
read  
>names the vector they used, but does not list suppplier.  Ploughing
through a  
>stack of catalogues is very tedious and I wondered whether there is such a
 
>thing as an idiot's guide to vector sequences.  I really need to know the 

>restriction sites of a set of specific vectors. 
> 
>I would be very gratfeul for any assistance in this area. 
> 
>Emz 
 
Emz, 
 
You can try looking up Molecular Biology LabFax from Academic Press, it has
a listing of commonly used vectors with a few sites. Once you narrow down
the source, most places will fax a restriction map of their vectors if you
call tech services. At least, that's been my experience. Hope this helps. 
 
L