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What are the cons of ultracentrifugation for exosome isolation?
Posted July 21, 2023

Answer

Ultracentrifugation for exome isolation involves subjecting a sample to high centrifugal forces to separate exosomes from other cellular components based on their size and density.

Cons of ultracentrifugation: 

  • Procedure is relatively complex and time-consuming
  • Requires specialized high-speed centrifuge instrument that is expensive and not readily available
  • Excessively high centrifugal forces and repetitive processes can potentially alter the structure of or damage exosomes