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Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, University of California, Los Angeles
Sanders, E. R. Aseptic Laboratory Techniques: Plating Methods. J. Vis. Exp. (63), e3064, doi:10.3791/3064 (2012).
1. Yeast Tryptone Agar (YTA)
Autoclave at 121°C for 20 minutes to sterilize. Store at 4°C. If preparing tubes for the pour-plate procedure, allow the agar to cool to ~55°C then add 2.0 ml of 50 mg/ml cycloheximide. Aseptically dispense 18.0 ml of the melted agar per 18 mm tube then store at 4°C. The agar will solidify and will need to be melted in a steamer or microwave prior to use. 2. Minimal Salts Agar (MSA) + 0.1% (w/v) carbon source
Autoclave at 121°C for 20 minutes to sterilize. Store at 4°C. * Carbon sources used for experiments presented in Figure 13 include acetamide, lactose, and glycine. ** Trace salts solution is prepared in 0.1 N HCl as follows. It is added to the base before sterilization (autoclave at 121°C for 20 minutes).
3. EHA soft agar (0.65 % w/v)
Autoclave at 121°C for 20 minutes to sterilize. Store at 4°C. 4. EHA hard agar (1.2% w/v)
Autoclave at 121°C for 20 minutes to sterilize. Store at 4°C. 5. 1X Middlebrook Top Agar (MBTA soft agar, 0.5% w/v)
Melt 50 ml of 2XTA and allow it to cool to ~55°C. Using aseptic technique, add the CaCl2 and 7H9 broth to the melted agar. Aseptically dispense 4.5 ml of the mixture per 13 mm tube and store in a 55°C incubator 7 days. Cooling MBTA to room temperature or 4°C will cause the CaCl2 to precipitate out of solution. * 100 mM CaCl2. stock must be stored at room temperature to prevent CaCl2 from precipitating out of solution. ** 7H9 liquid medium: Neat
Mix the base with water then add the glycerol while stirring. Autoclave at 121°C for 20 minutes to sterilize. Store at 4°C. *** 2X Middlebrook Top Agar (2XTA, 1.0% w/v)
Autoclave at 121°C for 20 minutes to sterilize. Dispense 50 ml aliquots into 100 ml bottles and store at 4°C. 6. Middlebrook 7H10 Agar Plates (MHA hard agar, 1.9% w/v)
Mix the agar base with water then add the glycerol while stirring. Heat the solution to boiling then stir for one minute to completely dissolve the base powder. Autoclave at 121°C for 20 minutes to sterilize. Allow the agar to cool to ~55°C then aseptically add the following reagents:
* AD supplement
Filter-sterilize this solution; do not autoclave. Store at 4°C. ** Filter-sterilize and store these solutions at 4°C for 60 days. 7. LB agar (1.5% w/v) + X-Gal (60 μg/ml)
Autoclave at 121°C for 20 minutes to sterilize. Allow the agar to cool to ~55°C then aseptically add 3.0 ml of 20 mg/ml X-Gal solution. Freshly prepare X-gal stock by dissolving 400 mg X-Gal in 20 ml dimethylformamide (DMF). Table of specific reagents:
Table of specific equipment:
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My suggestion is to flame always starting from the bottom of the wire and then up to the loop, which in theory may reduce the amount of aerosols produced.
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ReplyPosted by: Ed K.June 8, 2012, 11:02 PM