High-Purity 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside (X-Gal) for Biological Assays and Gene Expression Studies

Discover the power of X-Gal, the gold standard chromogenic substrate for detecting beta-galactosidase activity, essential for precise gene expression analysis and robust molecular cloning.

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Advantages of Using X-Gal

Precise Detection of Beta-galactosidase

Our high-purity X-Gal guarantees reliable and sensitive detection of beta-galactosidase activity, crucial for accurate gene expression studies.

Facilitates Blue-White Screening

It's a fundamental tool for molecular cloning, enabling clear visual identification of recombinant colonies through its characteristic blue color formation.

Versatile Research Applications

Beyond cloning, X-Gal is vital for various enzyme assays, microbiology, and diagnostics, supporting a broad range of scientific inquiries.

Key Applications

Molecular Cloning

Essential for blue-white screening to identify successful gene insertions and recombinant plasmids in cloning experiments.

Gene Expression Analysis

Used as a reporter gene assay to monitor and quantify the activity of the lacZ gene or other beta-galactosidase fusion proteins.

Microbiology

Aids in the detection and differentiation of microorganisms expressing beta-galactosidase, such as in E. coli identification.

Biochemical Assays

Serves as a chromogenic substrate in various enzymatic assays where beta-galactosidase activity needs to be measured.