b-mercaptoethanol in media

From: b cotleur (bunny@cotleur.com)
Date: Wed Apr 17 2002 - 12:03:11 EST


I am currently reviewing several lab protocols (for myself) and many
labs include b-marcaptoethanol in their flavor of "complete" media.
Searching the cytometry site and various 'net search engines bruoght me
no closer to "WHY?"
I am not familiar with media containing this supplement. I have found
references to including it in basic cell culture, stimulation assays,
freezing media, flow staining, etc so I can't even tie it to a
particular technique.
Can anyone enlighten me?
Thanks-

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