Hi All: Does anybody have a conclusive answer to why azide is added to staining buffer. I have found information that says that it functions to inhibit microbial growth. I have found that it can be used to stop reactions. I have found people recommending not to use in certain experiment because it can alter protein function. And I have found people saying that you do not need to put if you are going to analyze the cells within hours. But I was not able to find information on that exact reason for adding it to staining buffer. I would like to hear what you have. Only what you believe is a conclusive answer is accepted. Thanks, Ashraf --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo!
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