TE BUFFER

Uses

TE buffer is a commonly used buffer solution in procedures involving DNA or RNA. ?TE buffer functions to solubilize DNA or RNA while protecting it from degradation. This buffer is used at different pH values and has become the standard buffer for the storage of nucleic acids.

General Description

TE buffer is the most commonly used buffer solution in molecular biology. "TE" is a component of Tris (a common pH buffer) and EDTA (molecule that chelate cations). TE (Tris EDTA) Buffer solubilizes DNA and RNA while protecting it from degradation. TE Buffer is used in nucleic acid isolation, which may be done prior to Northern or Southern blot hybridization.