Preparation TNE/STE Buffer

This guide describes the preparation of TNE/STE Buffer at a defined molarity for laboratory use.

TNE buffer is commonly used in molecular biology for nucleic acid and protein applications.

TNE – Composition

NameFormulaConcentrationCAS
Tris-Cl (pH 8.0)C₄H₁₁NO₃10 mM77-86-1
EDTAC₁₀H₁₆N₂O₈1 mM60-00-4
Sodium chlorideNaCl100 mM7647-14-5

Sterilization & Storage

  • Sterilization: Autoclave
  • Storage: Room temperature

Tips

  • At a 1X concentration, the addition of 5% (v/v) Triton X-100 yields STET buffer.
  • EDTA (free acid) is extremely difficult to dissolve. It is recommended to prepare an EDTA stock solution first.
  • The use of EDTA solution or EDTA·2Na·2H₂O is recommended.
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