Question

In details how can formalin be useful in medical research?

Can you please write the answer in computer to be more clear.

Answer 1

1. Formalin is a formaldehyde in aqueous solution.

2. Formalin is used as a disinfectant which can kill broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi including their spores also.

3. Aqueous solution of formaldehyde is uses in medicine for drying the skin in treatment of warts.

4. Formaldehyde is used to inactivate bacterial toxins.

5. It is used in vaccine production to prevent unwanted organisms growth and for development of pure vaccine.

6.Urinary track infections are treated by derivatives of formaldehyde.

7. In kidneys in presence of acid environment methionine is converted to formaldehyde which is lethal to many bacterial spices.

8. Some personal hygiene products contain derivatives of formalin.

9. Formaldehyde is used for fixing the tissue by forming cross-linking between primary amino group in protein to nitrogen group in adjacent protein.

10. Formaldehyde is used in animal feed to prevent contamination caused by salmonella negative bacteria.

11. Formaldehyde is used as a denaturing agent to denature the RNA in gel electrophoresis.

12. Formaldehyde is used as a preserving media for storing of biological remains.

13. It is banned in many European countries because of its properties to act as a biocide and carcinogen