ABM Reagents

<h2 dir="ltr">What Are Protein Vector Control &amp; Reporter Constructs?</h2>
 Successful protein over-expression depends on knowing your starting point. Control and reporter vectors provide the experimental baseline against which the performance of experimental protein expression constructs is measured &mdash; confirming transfection efficiency, assessing promoter strength, or validating a new expression system.
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<li data-section-id="jtohhd" data-start="2388" data-end="2536">Blank-Control Protein Vector (PV001): Empty protein expression control vector for use as a baseline control in protein expression experiments.</li>
<li data-section-id="ker4sd" data-start="2537" data-end="2674">Blank-Control Protein Vector (PV002): Blank-control expression vector for comparative studies and expression workflow optimisation.</li>
<li data-section-id="dmrpow" data-start="2675" data-end="2807">GFP-Control Protein Vector (PV003): GFP-expressing control vector for monitoring transfection performance and gene expression.</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Control &amp; Reporter Constructs</h2>
 Reporter Signal Type GFP/copGFP (fluorescence) suits transfection efficiency monitoring via FACS or microscopy. Firefly luciferase, Renilla luciferase, and NanoLuc (bioluminescence) suit promoter activity and pathway assays via plate reader. &beta;-galactosidase (LacZ) provides a colorimetric readout. Empty Vector Matching An empty vector control uses the same backbone, promoter, and selection marker as the experimental construct, with no gene of interest inserted &mdash; establishing the baseline effect of transfection, selection pressure, and promoter activity on cell physiology. Sensitivity Requirements NanoLuc (~19 kDa, furimazine substrate) is approximately 150-fold brighter than firefly or Renilla luciferase, useful for low-expression promoter studies and sensitive detection in small cell numbers; its small size also minimises steric interference as a fusion tag. Dual-Reporter Normalisation Paired firefly + Renilla luciferase systems allow internal normalisation per well &mdash; the Renilla reporter under a constitutive promoter corrects for differences in cell number, transfection efficiency, and lysis variability. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 A matched promoter between reporter and experimental construct ensures the reporter responds to the same transcriptional environment &mdash; differences in promoter strength between control and experimental vectors can generate misleading apparent expression differences attributable to the promoter rather than the protein of interest. NanoLuc and firefly luciferase use different substrates (furimazine vs. D-luciferin) and can be measured independently from the same sample, enabling dual-reporter assays even when the Renilla channel is occupied elsewhere. Reporter vectors can be stably integrated by antibiotic selection or lentiviral transduction to generate stable reporter cell lines for monitoring expression systems over time. Promoterless reporter backbone vectors are also available as empty cloning vehicles for inserting custom regulatory sequences. Product availability may vary. Browse the MBP control/reporter catalogue for current product information and availability. 
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Blank-Control Protein Vector

PV002 by Applied Biological Materials is an insert-empty mammalian blank control protein expression plasmid. Matched negative control for ABM's protein expression vector series. For transfection baseline and constant DNA mass controls. Store at −20°C or below.

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<h2 dir="ltr">What Is a Hot Start Taq Master Mix?</h2>
 Hot start 2x master mixes combine the convenience of the ready-to-use master mix format with the improved specificity of hot-start technology. These products are the standard reagent format for high-throughput genotyping, clinical diagnostic PCR, and multiplex reactions where non-specific amplification would compromise results. The right hot-start master mix supports cleaner amplification and streamlined setup. Select a formulation designed for reliable PCR performance.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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<li>Hot-start formulations from Azura, Accuris, BlasTaq, and Zymo Research for reduced non-specific amplification and primer-dimer formation.</li>
<li>Antibody-mediated hot-start activation in selected products, including ZymoTaq PreMix and Accuris Hot Start Taq Master Mix.</li>
<li>2X master mix and premix formats containing hot-start Taq polymerase, MgCl₂, dNTPs, and optimized PCR buffers.</li>
<li>Red-dye formulations for direct gel loading, including Azura 2X HS Taq Red Mix and Accuris Hot Start Taq Master Mix Red Dye.</li>
<li>Buffer systems optimized for endpoint PCR, multiplex PCR, and challenging template amplification.</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr">How to Choose a Hot Start Taq Master Mix</h2>
 Activation Mechanism Format Antibody-mediated hot-start master mixes activate during the standard initial denaturation step; chemically modified formats may require a longer or dedicated activation incubation &mdash; confirm cycling protocol compatibility before adopting a new product. Component Pre-Optimisation A 2x hot-start Taq master mix is a pre-formulated, double-concentrated solution containing hot-start Taq DNA polymerase, dNTPs, MgCl2, and PCR buffer &mdash; the hot-start polymerase remains inactive at room temperature until the activation step is reached during cycling. Multiplex Compatibility For multiplex PCR (multiple primer pairs in a single reaction), hot-start master mixes substantially reduce primer-primer cross-reactivity compared to standard Taq master mixes, improving reliable detection of all intended targets. Diagnostic and Clinical Applications High-specificity master mixes are the standard reagent format for clinical diagnostic PCR, where false-positive bands from non-specific amplification could affect result interpretation. Throughput and Format 2x hot-start master mixes are designed for high-throughput genotyping pipelines, requiring only template and primer addition &mdash; minimising pipetting steps across large sample sets. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 Hot-start 2x master mixes are set up like standard master mixes&mdash;combined with template and primers at the manufacturer-specified ratio to achieve a 1x working concentration&mdash;but the polymerase remains inactive until the activation step, typically during initial denaturation for antibody-mediated formats. This combination of convenience and specificity has made hot-start master mixes a widely used choice for high-throughput genotyping, multiplex PCR, and other applications requiring reliable target-specific amplification. Product availability reflects MBP's catalogue as of mid-2026. Labs validating a new hot-start master mix should evaluate performance using known positive and negative samples and document results by lot number to support quality assurance, audits, and troubleshooting. 
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BlasTaq 2X PCR MasterMix

G895 BlasTaq&trade; 2X PCR MasterMix by Applied Biological Materials is a ready-to-use 2X PCR master mix with BlasTaq&trade; DNA Polymerase (6 kb/min; 40&ndash;70% faster than Taq), 1.5 mM Mg2+, and integrated gel loading dye. Produces 3&prime;-dA-tailed TA-cloning-compatible amplicons. 800 rxn (10.0 ml); ISO 13485:2016 MDSAP certified; stable 2 years at &minus;20&deg;C.

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<h2 dir="ltr"> What Is a Primer-Probe Master Mix?</h2>
 A primer-probe master mix is a 2x concentrated formulation built around a hot-start Taq DNA polymerase, dNTPs, MgCl2, and optimised buffer, designed for use with hydrolysis-probe detection chemistries such as TaqMan. Unlike SYBR Green dye-based mixes, primer-probe formulations rely on a separately added, fluorescently labelled, sequence-specific probe combined with target-specific primers to generate the detection signal, with specificity coming from both primer and probe sequence matching. Choose a primer-probe master mix when assay specificity is critical, when multiplexing several targets in one well is needed, or when working with an established probe-based assay design.
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<li data-section-id="qhwnhl" data-start="279" data-end="413">Probe-based qPCR master mixes with HiROX, LoROX, and ROX-free options for compatibility across a range of real-time PCR instruments.</li>
<li data-section-id="1cnihmh" data-start="414" data-end="543">Hot-start polymerase formulations designed to support specific target detection in hydrolysis probe (TaqMan-style) qPCR assays.</li>
<li data-section-id="51tf3n" data-start="544" data-end="643">Blue tracking dye probe master mixes for easier reaction setup and visual pipetting confirmation.</li>
<li data-section-id="cjeacg" data-start="644" data-end="749">2X ready-to-use probe qPCR master mixes containing optimized buffers, dNTPs, and polymerase components.</li>
<li data-section-id="xfwfro" data-start="750" data-end="884">One-step probe RT-qPCR formats that combine reverse transcription and real-time PCR amplification in a single tube for RNA analysis.</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose a Primer-Probe Master Mix</h2>
 Reference Dye Inclusion Primer-probe master mixes commonly include ROX as a passive reference dye for signal normalisation across wells on instruments that require it -- confirm whether your real-time PCR instrument needs ROX and whether the chosen master mix includes it or requires separate addition. Multiplexing Capability A core advantage of probe-based chemistry is multiplexing -- detecting multiple targets in a single well using probes labelled with spectrally distinct fluorophores. Confirm the master mix is validated for the number of multiplexed targets your assay requires. Probe Chemistry Compatibility While TaqMan-style hydrolysis probes are the most common, other probe chemistries such as Scorpion primers, exist; confirm the master mix is formulated for compatibility with your specific probe chemistry. Primer and Probe Concentration Guidelines Standard setups commonly use primer pairs at a final concentration around 0.5 &micro;M and probes at 0.25-0.5 &micro;M -- confirm the master mix manufacturer's recommended ranges, since probe concentration affects both signal intensity and background. One-Step vs. Two-Step Application Primer-probe master mixes are used in both two-step workflows (with a separately generated cDNA template) and as the chemistry component within one-step RT-qPCR kits -- confirm which configuration matches your workflow when selecting a product. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 In probe-based qPCR, the 5'-3' exonuclease activity of the Taq DNA polymerase cleaves the dual-labelled probe annealed to the target sequence during amplification, separating a fluorescent reporter from its quencher and generating signal proportional to target abundance -- the mechanism underlying the widely used TaqMan probe system. Because both primer and probe sequence must match the target for signal generation, probe-based assays generally offer higher specificity than dye-based detection, and because probes can be labelled with spectrally distinct fluorophores, multiple targets can be detected in a single well. Standard reaction setup adds primer pairs at approximately 0.5 &micro;M and probes at 0.25-0.5 &micro;M to the 2x master mix. Primer-probe master mixes are typically stored at &minus;20 &deg;C to &minus;30 &deg;C and protected from light; lot-specific CoAs are available on request. 
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BlasTaq™ 2X qPCR MasterMix Product Testing Report

Blastaq™ 2X qPCR MasterMix Product Stability Report

BlasTaq 2X qPCR MasterMix

G892 by Applied Biological Materials is the BlasTaq&trade; 2X qPCR MasterMix (2,500 rxn / 25.0 ml) with next-generation BlasTaq&trade; DNA Polymerase (up to 70% faster than wild-type Taq), SYBR Green&trade;/EvaGreen&trade;-compatible intercalating dye, and separate ROX Reference Dye (240 µl). 2-year shelf life at &minus;20°C. ISO 13485:2016 MDSAP Certified. For 500 rxn format, see G891.

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G891 BlasTaq&trade; 2X qPCR MasterMix by Applied Biological Materials is a SYBR Green-compatible 2X qPCR master mix with BlasTaq&trade; DNA Polymerase (up to 70% faster than Taq), intercalating dye, and ROX Reference Dye (50 µl, separate). 500 rxn (4 &times; 1.25 ml); also available as G892 (2,500 rxn). ISO 13485:2016 MDSAP certified; stable 2 years at &minus;20&deg;C.

<h2 dir="ltr">What Is Hot Start Taq DNA Polymerase?</h2>
 Hot-start Taq DNA polymerase is the enzyme of choice for PCR applications where non-specific amplification or primer dimer formation has been problematic with standard Taq. By keeping the polymerase inactive until a high-temperature activation step, hot-start formulations prevent the room-temperature primer extension that drives non-specific products in standard Taq reactions. Choose a polymerase suited to your assay requirements.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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<li data-section-id="1hsv5i3" data-start="233" data-end="391">Hot-start Taq DNA polymerases are designed to support multiplex PCR by reducing non-specific amplification and primer-primer interactions during reaction setup.</li>
<li data-section-id="bhgh5r" data-start="392" data-end="516">Formulations suitable for high-throughput PCR workflows requiring a stable room-temperature setup before thermal activation.</li>
<li data-section-id="1h2z623" data-start="517" data-end="640">Improved specificity for amplification of low-abundance targets compared with conventional non-hot-start Taq polymerases.</li>
<li data-section-id="1nifv8r" data-start="641" data-end="743">Cleaner amplicon generation for downstream applications such as cloning, sequencing, and genotyping.</li>
<li data-section-id="bof93a" data-start="744" data-end="892">Enzyme and buffer systems formulated to support amplification of challenging templates, including GC-rich regions and complex genomic DNA samples.</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Hot Start Taq DNA Polymerase</h2>
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Inactivation Mechanism Antibody-mediated formulations use a heat-sensitive antibody that reversibly binds and inhibits the enzyme until denatured during the initial high-temperature step. Chemically modified formulations use covalent modifications to active-site residues that are reversed by heat during cycling. Standard vs. Hot-Start Comparison Standard Taq DNA polymerase is a formulation of recombinant Taq that remains active at ambient temperatures, permitting non-specific primer extension during reaction setup &mdash; hot-start formulations are reversibly inactivated at ambient temperature specifically to prevent this. Buffer Compatibility As with standard Taq, optimised 10x PCR buffer formulations are designed to complement the specific hot-start enzyme's activation and activity profile. Activation Time Considerations Confirm whether your chosen hot-start formulation activates within a standard initial denaturation step or requires an extended/dedicated activation incubation, as this affects total cycling protocol time. Application Fit Hot-start Taq is recommended wherever specificity is a concern: multiplex PCR, low-template-abundance amplification, diagnostic PCR, and any workflow where primer dimer formation has been observed with standard Taq. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 Hot-start Taq DNA polymerase is a recombinant Taq formulation that remains inactive during reaction setup, preventing the non-specific primer extension that standard Taq can permit before thermal cycling begins. This improved specificity is particularly valuable for multiplex PCR, low-abundance templates, and applications where non-specific products could affect result interpretation. Hot-start enzymes are typically stored at &minus;20 &deg;C and commonly supplied with matched PCR buffer. Because antibody-mediated and chemically modified formats can require different activation conditions, initial denaturation parameters should be verified when introducing a new enzyme. Product availability reflects MBP's catalogue as of mid-2026. 
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Hot Start Taq DNA Polymerase

BlasTaq DNA Polymerase

G894 BlasTaq&trade; DNA Polymerase by Applied Biological Materials is a next-generation Taq enzyme with 6 kb/min extension speed (40&ndash;70% faster than wild-type Taq), 5&prime;&rarr;3&prime; exonuclease activity, and 3&prime;-dA-tailed TA-cloning-compatible products. Supplied as 400 rxn (200 µl) with 5X buffer (1.5 mM Mg2+). ISO 13485:2016 MDSAP certified; stable 2 years at &minus;20&deg;C.

BlasTaq™ HotStart 2X PCR MasterMix Product Testing Report

BlasTaq™ HotStart 2X PCR MasterMix Product Stability Report

BlasTaq HotStart 2X PCR MasterMix

G598 BlasTaq&trade; HotStart 2X PCR MasterMix by Applied Biological Materials is a room-temperature-stable Hot Start 2X PCR master mix with antibody-inhibited BlasTaq&trade; polymerase (up to 70% faster than Taq), integrated gel loading dye, and 3&prime;-dA-tailed products. 800 rxn (10.0 ml); ISO 13485:2016 MDSAP certified; store at &minus;20&deg;C.

BlasTaq HotStart DNA Polymerase

G595 by Applied Biological Materials is BlasTaq&trade; HotStart DNA Polymerase (400 rxn; 200 µl enzyme + 5X Buffer 1 with 1.5 mM Mg2+). Antibody-mediated HotStart eliminates non-specific amplification and primer-dimers at room temperature setup. Up to 70% faster than wild-type Taq; 3'-dA overhangs for TA cloning. ISO 13485:2016 MDSAP Certified. MasterMix: G598. Store at &minus;20°C.

BlasTaq Probe 2X qPCR MasterMix

G890 BlasTaq&trade; Probe 2X qPCR MasterMix by Applied Biological Materials is a TaqMan&trade; probe-based 2X qPCR master mix containing BlasTaq&trade; DNA Polymerase (6 kb/min; 40&ndash;70% faster than Taq), dNTPs, MgCl&sub2;, and proprietary buffer. Supplied as 500 rxn (4 &times; 1.25 ml) with ROX Reference Dye (50 µl). ISO 13485:2016 MDSAP certified; stable 2 years at &minus;20&deg;C.

BlasTaq™ Probe One-Step RT-qPCR

G596 BlasTaq&trade; Probe One-Step RT-qPCR by Applied Biological Materials combines reverse transcription and TaqMan&trade; probe-based qPCR in a single tube for direct RNA quantification. Kit includes BlasTaq&trade; Probe 2X qPCR MasterMix (1.25 ml), RT-qPCR Enzyme Mix (100 rxn/40 µl), ROX Dye (15 µl), and Nuclease-Free H&sub2;O. ISO 13485:2016 MDSAP certified; store at &minus;20&deg;C.

<h2 data-section-id="3d1466" data-start="0" data-end="47">What are cell culture buffers and solutions?</h2>
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Cell culture buffers and balanced salt solutions are isotonic solutions used to wash, dilute, transport, and temporarily maintain cells outside of complete growth media. Unlike culture media, these solutions do not contain the nutrients and growth factors required for cell proliferation. Instead, their primary role is to maintain physiological pH and osmotic balance while protecting cells from stress during handling and experimental procedures.
The most commonly used cell culture buffers include PBS (Phosphate-Buffered Saline), DPBS (Dulbecco's Phosphate-Buffered Saline), HBSS (Hank's Balanced Salt Solution), and EBSS (Earle's Balanced Salt Solution). These solutions are widely used in cell washing, passaging, tissue dissociation, sample preparation, immunoassays, and short-term cell maintenance.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Standard Isotonic Buffers to wash cells, maintain osmotic balance, and dilute reagents.</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Biological Buffering Agents for metabolic support and pH maintenance.</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Cell Dissociation &amp; Neutralizing Reagents maintain high cell viability and are used for cell recovery, detachment, and passaging</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Surface Coating &amp; Matrix Solutions with high-grade gelatin for improved cell attachment.</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Insulin-Transferrin-Selenite (ITS), Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA), and high-purity Holo-Transferrin for enhanced cell growth and viability</li>
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<h2 data-section-id="1cuz7jf" data-start="1165" data-end="1216">How to choose cell culture buffers and solutions</h2>
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PBS vs. DPBS PBS is a simple sodium chloride/phosphate buffer solution. DPBS adds potassium chloride and may include calcium, magnesium, glucose, and pyruvate depending on formulation. The practical difference between PBS and DPBS formulations is minimal &mdash; both maintain pH 7.2-7.4 and osmolality ~280-315 mOsm/kg and are functionally interchangeable for standard washing, immunoassay, and sample preparation applications. If your protocol is sensitive to minor salt concentration differences, compare specific formulation sheets rather than assuming equivalence. &nbsp; Calcium/magnesium-free vs. calcium/magnesium-containing Calcium and magnesium facilitate cell-cell and cell-surface adhesion. Calcium/magnesium-free PBS, DPBS, or HBSS is required: before enzymatic dissociation (residual Ca/Mg inhibits trypsin, requiring more enzyme and harsher conditions &mdash; the most common cause of poor trypsinization results), for rinsing EDTA or other chelators from culture, and for minimizing cell-cell aggregation during gentle dissociation or suspension recovery. Calcium/magnesium-containing formulations support cell binding and clumping, useful for transport applications or attachment-dependent procedures. &nbsp; HBSS/EBSS vs. PBS/DPBS for short-term maintenance HBSS and EBSS include sodium bicarbonate buffering and may include glucose, providing meaningfully better short-term physiological support for cells &mdash; particularly under CO₂ atmosphere &mdash; than the simpler PBS/DPBS formulations. Use HBSS/EBSS when cells need to remain viable for a meaningful period outside complete growth media (tissue dissociation workflows, transport, short-term holding). Use PBS/DPBS for washing steps, immunoassay/Western blot dilutions, and sample preparation where osmotic balance &mdash; not metabolic support &mdash; is the requirement. &nbsp; Phenol red and glucose/pyruvate variants DPBS and HBSS are available with or without phenol red and with or without glucose/pyruvate, allowing matching to downstream applications (phenol red-free for fluorescence work; glucose/pyruvate-containing for short-term metabolic support). &nbsp; Endotoxin and quality testing Regular quality testing of balanced salt solutions includes osmolality, pH, stability, and screening for endotoxins and bacterial/fungal contamination. For immune cell handling and other endotoxin-sensitive applications, premium formulations document endotoxin levels below 0.005 EU/mL &mdash; a meaningfully tighter specification than standard research-grade buffers. &nbsp; Powder vs. liquid format Powdered balanced salt solutions are manufactured without sodium (to avoid sodium bicarbonate off-gassing during storage), requiring sodium bicarbonate addition, pH adjustment, and sterile filtration at time of preparation &mdash; following the same principle as powdered classic media.Specifications context
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<h2>Specifications context</h2>
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Most balanced salt solutions are formulated to maintain physiological conditions with a pH of approximately 7.2&ndash;7.4 and osmolality ranging from about 280&ndash;315 mOsm/kg. These properties help minimize osmotic stress and maintain cell viability during handling.
Calcium- and magnesium-free DPBS remains one of the most commonly specified buffers for cell dissociation workflows because it improves the effectiveness of trypsin and other detachment enzymes. HBSS and EBSS continue to be widely used when short-term metabolic support is required outside complete growth media.
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Buffers & Solutions

Buffers/Salts

Bovine Pituitary Extract (BPE)

Bovine Pituitary Extract (BPE) (TM067) by Applied Biological Materials is a 5 ml sterile liquid supplement (~14 mg/ml protein) derived from bovine pituitary glands, used to support proliferation of mammalian epithelial cells in serum-free and defined culture systems. Supplement at 35–70 µg/ml. Store at –20°C or below; do not refreeze.

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Bovine Serum Albumin Solution (7.5%)

BSA Solution TM054 (ABM) — 7.5% (w/v), 100 ml. Ready-to-use BSA supplement for serum-free cell culture medium. Protects media from oxidative damage, stabilizes fatty acids and pyridoxals. pH 6.5–7.5, endotoxin ≤13 EU/ml, sterility pass. Stable 12 months. Store 2–8 °C or aliquot at −20 °C.

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<h2>What is Chemicals as a reagent category?</h2>
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Chemicals covers the broad range of chemical and biochemical reagents used across molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and general laboratory work: biochemically relevant compounds like vitamins, buffer salts, amino acids, and enzyme substrates; general laboratory chemicals including solvents, acids, bases, and inorganic salts; and research-grade specialty chemicals for specific applications. Unlike application-specific categories such as Epigenetics or Electrophoresis, which organize reagents by research workflow, Chemicals organizes by the nature of the material itself.
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/reagents/chemicals/biochemical-reagents" title="Biochemical Reagents:">Biochemical Reagents:</a> High-quality metabolic inducers such as IPTG (G116), L-Arabinose (A2001-ZYM), and Cumate (CH065), along with essential buffers and enzyme stabilizers like TRIS (CH059), DTT (G025), and PMSF (G034).
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/reagents/chemicals/inorganic-reagents-and-compounds" title="Inorganic Reagents &amp; Compounds:">Inorganic Reagents &amp; Compounds:</a> Ultra-pure essential chemical substances like Sodium Azide (CH052) designed for accurate laboratory buffer enhancement and sample conservation methodologies.
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/reagents/chemicals/detergents-and-surfactants" title="Detergents &amp; Surfactants:">Detergents &amp; Surfactants:</a> Enhanced cell lysis and denaturing agents featuring 20% SDS (CH100) and concentrated 10X Tris-Glycine-SDS Buffer (CH125) for protein electrophoresis setup.
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<h2>How to navigate Chemicals</h2>
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Start with Biochemical Reagents for biologically relevant compounds
Biochemical Reagents covers the subset of the catalog most relevant to molecular and cell biology workflows: vitamins and cofactors, buffer salts and ready-to-use buffer solutions, amino acids, and other compounds with specific roles in biological systems.
Check purity grade requirements before ordering a research chemical
Research-grade chemicals vary in purity from technical grade to ACS-certified, HPLC-grade, and molecular biology grade, with the appropriate grade depending on how the chemical is used; cell culture and enzymatic applications generally require higher purity than non-biological analytical or general lab use.
Confirm whether your chemical needs are better served by a specialty category
Some research chemicals belong more naturally in application-specific sections of the catalog, such as chromatin immunoprecipitation buffers in Epigenetics or gel running buffers in Electrophoresis, while general-purpose chemicals and biochemical reagents not tied to a single workflow type belong in this Chemicals branch.
Consider bulk ordering for high-consumption research chemicals
Common research chemicals like buffer salts, solvents, and vitamins are used in large quantities by active research labs, and bulk pricing can represent meaningful savings on frequently replenished reagents.
Look for certificates of analysis when accuracy matters for your application
Quantitative applications, including analytical standards, enzyme kinetics studies, and defined cell culture supplementation, require chemicals with documented lot-specific purity and concentration, typically confirmed by certificate of analysis provided with each lot.
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<h2>Specifications context</h2>
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Research-grade purity designations for laboratory chemicals follow widely adopted convention systems including ACS grade (meets American Chemical Society purity specifications), HPLC grade (verified purity for chromatographic applications), and molecular biology grade (certified free from nuclease, protease, and other activities that would interfere with molecular biology applications). As of 2026, pre-made, ready-to-use solutions for common biochemical reagents like PBS, HEPES buffer, and Tris-HCl continue to see growing adoption over powder or concentrated formats in labs prioritizing convenience and reproducibility over reagent cost per use.
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Chemicals

Bromophenol Blue

Bromophenol Blue CH019 — 25 g free acid powder. Electrophoresis tracking dye and pH indicator (yellow &lt;pH 3.0, blue &gt;pH 4.6). Migrates at ~300 bp on 1% agarose. For agarose and SDS-PAGE loading buffers (0.25% in 6× agarose dye; 0.002–0.01% in Laemmli buffer). Store cool, dry, ventilated. Sodium salt form available as CH023 (100 g).