SSC buffer (20X) (3 M, pH 7) Preparation and Recipe
Saline-sodium citrate (SSC) buffer is often used as a hybridization buffer for DNA and RNA, particularly for Northern and Southern blots.
To prepare L of SSC buffer (20X) (3 M, pH 7):
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Table 1. Required components
Component | Amount | Concentration |
Sodium chloride (mw: 58.44 g/mol) | 175.3 g | 3 M |
Sodium citrate (mw: 294.10 g/mol) | 88.3 g | 0.3 M |
- Prepare 800 mL of dH2O in a suitable container.
- Add 175.3 g of Sodium chloride to the solution.
- Add 88.3 g of Sodium citrate to the solution.
- Adjust solution to desired pH with 14 N HCl (typically 7.0).
- Add dH2O until the volume is 1 L.
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References
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APA | AAT Bioquest, Inc. (2024, November 11). Quest Calculate™ SSC buffer (20X) (3 M, pH 7) Preparation and Recipe. AAT Bioquest. https://www.aatbio.com/resources/buffer-preparations-and-recipes/ssc-buffer-20x-ph-7. | |
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