Bicine can be used in a wide array of biological applications including as a component in media formulations. Specific applications include buffers for electrophoresis, protein purification and diagnostic reagent production.

PMSF is often used in lysis buffer to assist in preserving proteins of interest during protein isolation and sample preparation.

Tricine can be used in a wide array of biological applications including as a component in media formulations. Specific applications include buffers for electrophoresis, protein purification and diagnostic reagent production.

DHAA, Dehydroascorbic acid can be used in the oxidation of proteins.