Induction of heat shock response in E.coli - aromatic compounds

[kaj.stenberg at helsinki.fi.invalid]

Trond Erik Vee Aune <trondaun at biotech.removethisbeforereplying.ntnu.no> wrote:
> Dear netters,

> I've heard that aromatic compounds, like toluene, is able to induce the 
> heat shock response in E.coli, but I'm not able to find a reference that 
> substantiates this claim. Can any of you help me?

I use ethanol, 3% final concentration. Works fine. (If you had no
specific reason to use an aromatic compound).

-- 
Kaj Stenberg