MgCl2 is added to the lysis buffer since Mg2+ ions are co-factors for the enzyme used in the lysis buffer. This enzyme requires magnesium ions in order to function properly.
We use it for isolation of proteins from yeast cells as a lysis buffer
In lysis buffer urea denature the protein and increase the solubility of protein.
Triton X-100 is used as a lysis buffer for DNA separation.
In lysis buffer, the function of ammonium chloride is to determine the red blood cells in samples. These samples also contain white blood cells.
The composition of Buffer P2 is:200 mM NaOH1% SDS (w/v)Buffer P2 is the lysis buffer
A lysis buffer is a solution which is used to breakdown or separate the components of cells. Like all buffers, it is supposed to maintain the pH within a narrow range. Lysis buffers are used when analysis of separate components of the cell as desired - such as DNA isolation.
for cell lysis
To protect protein during thawing and freezing
to inhibit divalent cation-dependent proteases
plant cell lysis
When isolating DNA from blood, white blood cells (WBC's) are the target. This is because RBC's do not contain a nucleus and therefore do not contain DNA. The function of the lysis buffer is to help in the lysis (or breaking) of white blood cells. WBC's must first be lysed so that the DNA may be released from inside the cell.