X-Gal, in conjunction with IPTG, is used to detect β-galactosidase activity to differentiate recombinants from nonrecombinants in cloning experiments using vectors containing the lacZ or lacZ α-peptide gene.
Features - Benefits
Concentration: 50mg/ml in dimethylformamide, 2.0ml/vial.
Quality Tested: X-Gal is tested for use with the pGEM®-Z Vectors in a chromogenicity assay.