What are the pros 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.
Pros of ultracentrifugation:
- Ultracentrifugation is considered one of the most effective methods for separating exosomes from other particles and protein aggregates present in biological fluids, resulting in a purer exosome sample that can be used for clinical studies
- The procedure can be scaled up to process larger volumes of biological fluid, making it suitable for isolating exosomes from both small-scale experiments and larger clinical studies
Additional resources
Principles and Problems of Exosome Isolation from Biological Fluids
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