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Chemical Transformation/Heat Shock Protocol from Bioline

1. Remove and thaw chemically competent cells
2. Aliquot 1-5µl DNA per 40-50µl of competent cells
3. Incubate on ice for 30 minutes
4. Heat shock cells for 45 seconds at 42°C
5. Let cells stand on ice for 2 minutes
6. Place cells in growth media and let it stand for 1 hour
7. Plate cells on appropriate antibiotic and add IPTG when appropriate

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