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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

DiOC16(3) perchlorate [3,3-Dihexadecyloxacarbocyanine perchlorate]

DiR iodide [1,1-dioctadecyl-3,3,3,3-tetramethylindotricarbocyanine iodide]