How to use SHuffle®
Return to SHuffle Expression StrainsSHuffle cells have been engineered from two E. coli lineages: K12 (NEB #C3026) and B (NEB #C3028, C3029 and C3030). For a detailed description of the strains, please refer to the SHuffle Strain Choice Table at the bottom of this page.
Proteins express to various degrees of success in SHuffle-K12 vs SHuffle-B (see table below). We therefore recommend the following general protocol for optimal protein expression in SHuffle cells:
- Test the expression of your protein at both SHuffle lineages (K12 vs B) and select the better expressing version.
- Test expression of protein in various temperatures. Grow cells at 30ºC for 5 hours, split cells, and shift to various temperatures. We suggest growing cells overnight for those shifted to lower temperatures (16ºC to room temperature).
- Should further optimization be necessary, continue optimization of inducer concentration, induction time, and various helper plasmids. Refer to our list of publications using SHuffle for further details in expression conditions.
| Strain | NEB # | Characteristics | Drug Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHuffle® Express Competent E. coli | C3028 |
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Spec |
| SHuffle® T7 Express Competent E. coli | C3029 |
|
Spec, Str* |
| SHuffle® T7 Express lysY Competent E. coli | C3030 |
|
Cam, Spec, Str* |
| SHuffle® T7 Competent E. coli | C3026 |
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Str, Spec |
* Resistance to low levels of Streptomycin may be observed.
