Abstract

The introduction of DNA into bacteria by transformation is an essential step in the construction of recombinant strains. Recently, electroporation, or electropermeabilization, in which a brief high voltage electric discharge is used to render cells permeable to DNA, has revolutionized the transformation of bacteria. The technique is fast, simple, reproducible, frequently gives very high transformation frequency and appears to be applicable to a wide range of bacterial types previously thought untransformable. The technique can also offer advantages for transformable bacteria such as Escherichia coli.

Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call