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PMID: 15003852 Published · ppublish English Journal Article Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

Some precautions in using chelators to buffer metals in biological solutions.

Cell calcium ·Vol. 35 ·No. 5 ·2004-05-00 ·Pages 427-31

Patton C, Thompson S, Epel D

Abstract

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.

MeSH Terms
Buffers Chelating Agents/chemistry Hydrogen-Ion Concentration Metals/chemistry Models, Chemical Solutions/chemistry
Chemicals
Buffers Chelating Agents Metals Solutions
Authors & Affiliations
3 authors, click to expand affiliations / ORCID
Patton Chris
Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA. cpatton@stanford.edu
Thompson Stuart
Epel David
Article Info
Journal
Cell calcium
Abbr.
Cell Calcium
ISSN
0143-4160
DOI
10.1016/j.ceca.2003.10.006
Email
cpatton@stanford.edu
Published
2004-05-00
Pages
427-31
Language
English
Region
Netherlands
NLM ID
8006226
Subset
IM
Grants
NICHD NIH HHS · 1 R01 HD 38488 · United States
NINDS NIH HHS · NS 43462 · United States
External Links
PubMed source DOI: 10.1016/j.ceca.2003.10.006 View journal details
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