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Mitochondria isolation from tissue or cell protocol



Mitochondria isolation from tissue or cell protocol

A detailed protocol on mitochondria isolation from tissue or cell (Mitosciences Inc.)

The key steps when isolating mitochondria from any tissue or cell are always the same: (i) rupturing of cells by mechanical and/or chemical
means and (ii) differential centrifugation at low speed to remove debris and extremely large cellular organelles (SPIN 1) followed by
centrifugation at a higher speed to isolate mitochondria which are collected (SPIN 2). This crude mitochondrial preparation is often
enough for most applications. The procedures detailed in this manual have been designed to provide the highest possible yield of intact and
enzymatically active mitochondria.

Protocol is downloadable as pdf file.

Last update 12-Apr-2007, Rating Excellent! of 10 votes.


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