Yeast transformation by the LiAc/SS carrier DNA/PEG method

Methods Mol Biol. 2014:1205:1-12. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-1363-3_1.

Abstract

Efficient transformation of yeast has been the corner stone of molecular studies in yeast for numerous years. It is essential for techniques such as the yeast two-hybrid system as well as genome modification. Here I present protocols for a number of different transformation applications. A quick and easy protocol is for situations in which large numbers of transformants are not required. The high-efficiency protocol generates large numbers of transformants from small amounts of DNA that can be scaled up for the library transformation protocol. A transformation protocol for a microtiter plate format is also included. Finally, a protocol for the production of frozen competent yeast cells is included, which allows cells to be taken from the freezer at a moment's notice and transformed with high efficiency.

MeSH terms

  • Acetates / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Cryopreservation / methods
  • DNA / administration & dosage*
  • DNA / genetics
  • Gene Library
  • Plasmids / administration & dosage*
  • Plasmids / genetics
  • Polyethylene Glycols / metabolism*
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / genetics*
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / metabolism
  • Salmon
  • Transformation, Genetic*

Substances

  • Acetates
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • DNA
  • lithium acetate