PEG 4000 is a polymer of Polyethylene glycol. It is used for the precipitation of proteins, viruses, DNA, and RNA. It is a stabilizer used in many commercially available vaccines and slows the release of protein medications into the bloodstream. PEG has been used to synthesize hydrogels useful in regenerative medicine.

PEG-Lithium Acetate Solution is a popular option for DNA isolation.

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References

See "PEG Hydrogels for the Controlled Release of Biomolecules in Regenerative Medicine" by PubMed.