#29 — Ever wondered why you have to add protease inhibitors to your lysis buffer? In this episode of Mentors At Your Benchside, we’ll tell you all about protease inhibitors, why they’re important and how to use and store them. To learn more about protease inhibitors and to access the table with information about common protease inhibitors, read the full article on our website. [1] Read more about how protease inhibitors work, [2] learn about protein expression, [3] and find out what you need to consider during cell lysis. [4] Resources: 1. Protease Inhibitors 101: How They Work and How to Use Them. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/58195/protease-inhibitors-101/ 2. How Proteases and Protease Inhibitors Work. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/8845/how-proteases-and-protease-inhibitors-work/ 3. The Bitesize Bio Guide to Protein Expression – a Bitesize Bio eBook. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/webinar/the-bitesize-bio-guide-to-protein-expression-a-bitesize-bio-ebook/ 4. Four Important Considerations for Your Cell Lysis. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/40942/4-important-considerations-for-your-cell-lysis/