Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Application

Hanks’; Balanced Salt solution has been used: as a rinse solution for hepatocytesfor hippocampi dissectionin corrosion testing of dog-bone specimensfor starvation studies in breast cancer cell lineas a component of dissociation solution for dorsal root ganglionas a chamber solution for the patch-clamp apparatus

General description

Hanks’; Balanced Salt solution (HBSS) is a buffer that mimics biological medium and stabilizes cells. It is useful in leucocyte labeling studies. HBSS is an effective preservative for periodontal ligament cells. HBSS lacks essential inorganic ions and is useful in starvation studies.

Other Notes

Phenol red has been shown to interfere with the growth of some cells at cloning densities. Use this medium when working with stem cells or when growing cells at low densities.