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    Mar 22, 2009, 11:36 AM
    Cations in Lysis Buffer
    What is the purpose of a cation (sodium ions from table salt) in a lysis buffer used to extract DNA?
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    Apr 23, 2009, 06:54 PM

    I think that it helps to control the pH.
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