Some precautions in using chelators to buffer metals in biological solutions

被引:338
作者
Patton, C [1 ]
Thompson, S [1 ]
Epel, D [1 ]
机构
[1] Stanford Univ, Hopkins Marine Stn, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 USA
关键词
calcium; Metal buffer; chelators; MaxChelator;
D O I
10.1016/j.ceca.2003.10.006
中图分类号
Q2 [细胞生物学];
学科分类号
071009 ; 090102 ;
摘要
Chelators and associated computer programs are commonly used to buffer metal ions in biological experiments. This communication discusses common misunderstandings and pitfalls in use of these buffers and provides information on choosing the best metal buffer for different experimental situations. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:427 / 431
页数:5
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