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Guidelines for an optimized differential centrifugation of cells

Mohammad Sharifian Gh., Fatemeh Norouzi

2023Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports16 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Literature reviews reveal a significant deficiency in conceptual comprehension concerning centrifugation, a crucial step in both medical and research protocols. The arbitrary fluctuations in centrifugal forces present a potential threat to the reproducibility of results. To address this, we propose concise guidelines that integrate key factors such as temperature, osmolarity, fluid volume, and viscosity. These guidelines aim to enhance comprehension of optimal sedimentation conditions for cell suspensions. Additionally, we introduce a standardized protocol for determining the optimal RCF and centrifugation time. The goal is to maximize sedimentation efficiency while minimizing cell damage, contributing to a universally applicable and reproducible method in centrifugation practices.

Topics & Concepts

CentrifugationSedimentationDifferential centrifugationProtocol (science)ViscosityOsmotic concentrationReproducibilityDifferential (mechanical device)Computer scienceChemistryBiologyMedicineMaterials scienceChromatographyPhysicsPathologyMolecular biologyBiochemistryComposite materialPaleontologyThermodynamicsAlternative medicineSedimentGranular flow and fluidized bedsMicrofluidic and Bio-sensing TechnologiesCyclone Separators and Fluid Dynamics