in a given cell type, they must first break through the membrane that encloses the cell.
In order for researchers to obtain the nucleic acids and proteins It is important that whatever method is used to disrupt the cell not to damage the structures, or distort the composition of biological materials inside of the cell. Thermo Spectronic produces a device that employs physical pressure changes to disrupt cells in a very gentle manner. The French pressure cell is among the most classic and well excepted means of processing cells prior to protein or nucleic acids isolation. |