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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Citrate, 0.5M buffer soln., pH 4.0
Description
Citrate, 0.5M buffer soln., pH 4.0 may be used for antigen retrieval of tissue samples. The citrate solution is designed to break protein cross-links; thus, unmasking antigens and epitopes in formalin-fixed and paraffin embedded tissue sections, resulting in enhancing staining intensity of antibodies. Citrate has anticoagulant activity as a calcium chelator.
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Citrate, 0.5M buffer soln., pH 4.0 may be used for antigen retrieval of tissue samples. The citrate solution is designed to break protein cross-links; thus, unmasking antigens and epitopes in formalin-fixed and paraffin embedded tissue sections, resulting in enhancing staining intensity of antibodies. Citrate has anticoagulant activity as a calcium chelator.
Solubility
It is soluble in water.
Notes
Store at room temperature.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | Colorless |
| Concentration | 0.5M buffer soln. |
| pH | 4.0 |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Quantity | 250 mL |
| Odor | Odorless |
RUO – Research Use Only
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