IPTG induces synthesis
of ß-galactosidase, an enzyme that promotes lactose
utilization. It is used to induce Lac Z gene expression
in cloning experiments.
Iminodiacetic Acid / Epichlorohydrine is an
analogue of Sepharose 4B resin used in protein
purification by Immobilized Metal Ion Affinity Chromatography (IMAC) methods.