1X TE Buffer, pH 8.0

TE buffer, also called "T10E1" Buffer or "T ten E one buffer", is composed of Tris, a buffering agent and EDTA, a chelating agent. EDTA prevents the degradation of DNA and RNA by chelating divalent metal ions which are required for nuclease activity. The Tris buffering agent and EDTA metal chelating properties help protect DNA and RNA. Based on nuclease studies the pH should be adjusted to 7.5 for RNA and 8.0 for DNA as the respective DNA and RNA nucleases are supposed to be less active at these pH values, but pH 8.0 can be used for storage of both DNA and RNA. 1X TE Buffer, pH 8.0 is a ready to use solution containing Tris and EDTA designed to preserve the integrity of genetic material. This TE Buffer serves as a protective environment for Nucleic Acid and acts as a Chelating Agent for any professional Molecular DNA Solubilization Protocol.