Life Science Buffers
Balanced salt solutions and powders used for molecular, protein, nucleic acid, and cell biology applications including cell culture, electrophoresis, ELISA, and chromatography processes; available in a variety of formulations and grades.
Buffer solutions serve to keep pH (acidity or alkalinity) nearly constant in a variety of chemical and biological applications. For example, a bicarbonate buffer helps maintain the pH of blood, a buffered saline maintains cellular contents at a consistent pH level, and buffers help maintain a narrow pH range for enzymes to function correctly.
Most biological samples used in research are kept at a pH of about 7.4. Common biological buffers used for tissue culture include Dulbeccos phosphate buffered saline (PBS), Tris base, HEPES, MOPS, PIPES, and other formulations developed for specific cell lines or applications. Most buffers used in cell culture are also DNase-, RNase-, and protease-free.
The choice of buffer for a particular biological reaction or site depends on several factors:
- Temperature
- Desired or target pH
- Buffer toxicity (to the system)
- Buffer interactions with other system components
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Alkali Scientific CellPro™ HEPES Buffer, 0.5M, pH7.0, 125 ml bottle
CellPro™ HEPES Buffer, 0.5M, pH7.0, 125 ml bottle
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Alkali Scientific CellPro™ Tris Buffered Saline 10X, pH 7.4, 1L
Alkali Scientific™ CellPro™ Tris solution offers sterile and filtered Tris buffer for various laboratory applications. This high-quality solution is meticulously prepared to ensure purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of scientific research and experimentation. With its sterile formulation, it minimizes the risk of contamination, making it suitable for a wide range of cell culture and molecular biology procedures. The filtered nature of the solution ensures clarity and reliability in experimental results, providing researchers with confidence in their findings. Whether used in protein biochemistry, DNA electrophoresis, or other molecular biology techniques, CellPro™ Tris solution delivers reliable performance and consistent results, contributing to the success of laboratory workflows.
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Teknova 2M MOPS Buffer, pH 7.4. 500mL, Sterile 8 pack.
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MOPS (3-(N-morpholino)propanesulfonic acid) is a Good’s buffer and has a pKa of 7.01, making it an ideal buffer for many biological systems at near-neutral pH. MOPS can be used in cell culture media and biopharma buffer formulations as well as in the purification of antibodies, peptides, proteins and blood components. It is nontoxic to cell culture lines.
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Crescent Chemical Co Inc TRIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)METHYLGLYCI
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Tris(hydroxymethyl)methylglycine analytical grade MP 179 - 187 °C; pKa 20 = 8.15. Buffering substance (1). Non-toxic substitute for barbital (2). Size - 500G Storage Conditions - +15 °C TO +30 °C Catalog Number - 37195.03 CAS 1389-47-5
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Bioworld ACES (N-[carbamoylmethyl]-2-Aminoethane-sulfonic acid) Buffer, 0.5M, pH 7.0, 500 mL
Synonym:N-(2-Acetamido)-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid; N-(Carbamoylmethyl)-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid; N-(Carbamoylmethyl)taurine ACES is one ofGood's buffersdeveloped in the 1960s to provide buffers withpHranging from 6.15-8.35 for use in various applications. Azwitterionicbuffer with apKaof 6.9, it is often used as abuffering agent inbiologicalandbiochemicalresearch. ACES had been used to develop buffers for bothagaroseandpolyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.A saturated solution contains 0.22 M at 0°C. ACES binds Cu2+, but not significantly Mg2+, Ca2+or Mn2+. Appearance: LiquidHS Code : 29241900Melting Point: >220 °C (dec.)(lit.)PH Value: 7.0
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Teknova 1X PBS with 200mM Sodium Chlor
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1X PBS with 200mM Sodium Chloride, 0.001% P-188, 1000mL, Sterile 8 pack.
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Teknova 10mM Tris-HCl, pH 8.0. 1000mL, DNase/RNase Tested, Sterile 6 pack.
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Tris (tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane) is used as a component ofbuffer solutions, especially for solutions ofnucleic acids. The useful buffer range for tris (pH 7–9) is similar to the pH of most living organisms. This, and its low cost, make tris one of the most common buffers in the biology/biochemistry laboratory.
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Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences MOPS BioUltra, for molecular biology, >=99.5% (T) | 1132-61-2 | MFCD00006183 | 500G
MOPS BioUltra, for molecular biology, >=99.5% (T) | Purity: >=99.5% (T) | Mol Wt: 209.26 | 1132-61-2 | MFCD00006183 | 500G
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GENECOPOEIA REF20250224-191913868 HIGH TIT
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NC3589222 REF20250224-191913868 HIGH TIT
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Enzo Life Sciences PBS (endotoxin-free) (sterile) (10ml)
Sterile and endotoxin-free PBS for use with TLRGRADE™ or endotoxin-free grade reagents. Product has been subjected to multiple rounds of LPS removal by adsorption with activated charcoal. Long Term Storage: +4°C.
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Apexbio Technology LLC Annexin V-PE Reagent 20tests
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Annexin V is a Ca2 -dependent phospholipid-binding protein that specifically binds to phosphatidylserine (PS) PS is normally located on the inner leaflet of the cell membrane phospholipid bilayer However during the early stages of apoptosis PS moves from the inner surface to the outer surface of the cell membrane becoming exposed to the extracellular environment Labeled with a fluorescence dye such as PE Annexcin V is commonly used as a fluorescent probe to detect apoptosis through flow cytometry or fluorescence microscopy within 15-30 minutes To use this reagent additional purchase of 10X Binding Buffer (Cat No K2284) is required or you can directly purchase the Annexin V-PE Apoptosis Kit which includes the buffer (Cat No K2281) To further identify different stages of apoptosis we provide ready-to-use double-staining kits Annexin V-PE/7-AAD Apoptosis Kit (K2283) or Annexin V-PE/DAPI Apoptosis Kit (K2282)
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Dojindo Molecular Technologies Inc BES (100G), Good's buffer, CAS: 10191-18-1, pka=7.15, Active pH 6.6-8, made in Japan
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In biological experiments, it is important to maintain the pH of the solutions used. Buffers, which are mixtures of weak acids and their appropriate conjugate bases, are commonly used in these experiments. Most biological reactions occur when the buffer is at its effective pH range of 6 to 8. Furthermore, the acids and bases used in the biological reaction should not produce chelates with metal ions. For these reasons, Dr. Good developed several aminoethane and aminopropane sulfonic acids that are now widely used for biological research and analysis. Goods buffers have the following characteristics: 1) High water-solubility. 2) Low cell membrane permeability. 3) Consistent acid-base dissociation constants. 4) Low metal chelating capability. 5) High chemical stability. 6) Low absorption spectra in UV and visible regions.
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ILEX LIFE SCIENCES LLC TRYPSIN 10X P10-022100 6X100ML
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PAN-Biotech (10x) Trypsin 2.5 % in PBS, w/o: Ca and Mg (6 x 100 ml). DESCRIPTION: PAN-Biotech (10x) Trypsin 2.5% in PBS, w/o: Ca and Mg is a porcine pancreas-derived enzyme in a 10x concentrated PBS solution. It is commonly used for the dissociation of anchorage-dependent (adherent) mammalian cells and tissues from culture surfaces. The concentration of trypsin necessary to dislodge cells from their substrate is dependent on the cell type and the age of the culture. APPLICATION: Enzymatic solution for the dissociation and disaggregation of anchorage-dependent mammalian cells and tissues. Trypsin solutions can range from 0.025% to 0.5% depending on application. LIQUID/POWDER: Liquid. PHENOL RED: Without Phenol Red. Ca/Mg CONTENT: Without Ca and Mg. TRYPSIN: 2.50% Trypsin. EDTA: No EDTA. STERILE: Yes. STORAGE TEMP: -20°C. MANUFACTURER: PAN-Biotech GmbH (Germany).
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Apexbio Technology LLC Annexin V-HF488/PI Apoptosis Kit 20assays
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Annexin V is a Ca2 -dependent phospholipid-binding protein that specifically binds to phosphatidylserine (PS) Normally PS is localized on the inner leaflet of the cell membrane lipid bilayer During the early stages of apoptosis PS translocates from the inner leaflet to the outer surface of the cell membrane exposing it to the extracellular environment Due to Annexin V s high affinity for PS fluorescently labeled Annexin V (HF488) can be used as a fluorescent probe to detect apoptotic cells through flow cytometry or fluorescence microscopy with staining taking only 10-20 minutes Propidium iodide (PI) selectively binds double-stranded DNA and yields a red fluorescence PI is membrane-impermeable in healthy cells but can penetrate the membranes of late apoptotic and dead cells staining their nuclei Simultaneous staining with Annexin V-HF488 and PI enables differentiation between early apoptotic late apoptotic and dead cells
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ILEX LIFE SCIENCES LLC TRYPSINEDTA P10-024100 6X100ML
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PAN-Biotech (10x) Trypsin 0.5% / EDTA 0.2% in DPBS, w/o: Ca and Mg (6 x 100 ml). DESCRIPTION: PAN-Biotech (10x) Trypsin 0.5% / EDTA 0.2% in PBS, w/o: Ca and Mg is a porcine pancreas-derived enzyme plus EDTA in a 10x concentrated PBS solution. Trypsin-EDTA solution is commonly used for the dissociation of anchorage-dependent (adherent) mammalian cells and tissues from culture surfaces. The concentration of trypsin necessary to dislodge cells from their substrate is dependent on the cell type and the age of the culture. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), a chelating agent, is often added to trypsin solutions to enhance enzymatic activity by neutralizing calcium and magnesium ions that enhance cell-to-cell adhesion and obscure the peptide bonds on which trypsin acts. LIQUID/POWDER: Liquid. PHENOL RED: Without Phenol Red. Ca/Mg CONTENT: Without Ca and Mg. TRYPSIN: 0.50% Trypsin. EDTA: 0.20% (5.3 mM) EDTA. STERILE: Yes. STORAGE TEMP.: -20°C. MANUFACTURER: PAN-Biotech GmbH (Germany).
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