Single-step method for β-galactosidase assays in Escherichia coli using a 96-well microplate reader

Jorrit Schaefer; Goran Jovanovic; Ioly Kotta-Loizou; Martin Buck

doi:10.1016/j.ab.2016.03.017

Single-step method for β-galactosidase assays in Escherichia coli using a 96-well microplate reader

Jorrit Schaefer, Goran Jovanovic, Ioly Kotta-Loizou, Martin Buck

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Abstract

Historically, the lacZ gene is one of the most universally used reporters of gene expression in molecular biology. Its activity can be quantified using an artificial substrate, o-nitrophenyl-ß-d-galactopyranoside (ONPG). However, the traditional method for measuring LacZ activity (first described by J. H. Miller in 1972) can be challenging for a large number of samples, is prone to variability, and involves hazardous compounds for lysis (e.g., chloroform, toluene). Here we describe a single-step assay using a 96-well microplate reader with a proven alternative cell permeabilization method. This modified protocol reduces handling time by 90%.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	56-7
Number of pages	2
Journal	Analytical Biochemistry
Volume	503
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ab.2016.03.017
Publication status	Published - 15 Jun 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cells, Cultured
Enzyme Assays/instrumentation
Escherichia coli/cytology
beta-Galactosidase/analysis

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Single-step method for β-galactosidase assays in Escherichia coli using a 96-well microplate reader

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