Ultrafiltration relies isolates exosomes based on their size.
Pros of ultrafiltration exosome isolation technique:
- These techniques are relatively simple, straightforward, and quick.
- They offer researchers a fair amount of flexibility in terms of pore size selection. Researchers can easily isolate exosomes within specific size ranges or exclude specific-sized particles by using membranes of different pore sizes.
- Minimal sample handling in these techniques which reduces the chances of sample loss or contamination.
- Ultrafiltration methods can be easily scaled up to process larger volumes of samples, making the preferred option when isolating exosomes for applications requiring larger quantities of exosomes.