pTTQ18

[R.D. Haigh]

Hi James
I believe the reason Amersham dropped pTTQ18 is because it contains 
two copies of part of lacZ either side of the plasmid such that when under 
pressure to make lots of DNA ie.when a large insert is introduced, you 
will see recombination and the formation of miniplasmid. Enough 
history - the plasmid was originally made in Leicester and I have 
checked the freezer and I have an old Eppendorf with its name on it. I'll 
transform some ASAP and get back to you if it is still alive.

Richard 

 
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    Richard Haigh                      
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