Protein Purification and Characterization Techniques PDF

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This document discusses protein purification techniques, focusing on extracting cellular proteins. It explains the process of cell rupture using homogenization and differential centrifugation. The techniques provided are helpful to separate and purify different proteins from the cellular environment.

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Chapter 5 Protein Purification and Characterization Techniques Extracting Cellular Protein: Rupturing Cells...

Chapter 5 Protein Purification and Characterization Techniques Extracting Cellular Protein: Rupturing Cells © 2018 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Isolation of Proteins from Cells Many different proteins exist within one cell Many techniques used to eliminate contaminants and obtain pure sample First step – release protein from cells and organelles Homogenization used to break open cells © 2018 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Homogenization Potter-Elvehjem homogenizer Thick-walled test tube Tight-fitting plunger passed through tube Cells broken open Strained to remove extracellular material © 2018 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Differential Centrifugation Ruptured cells centrifuged several times Force of gravity increased each time Differential spin speeds allow for particle separation © 2018 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Homogenization Other techniques Grind tissue in blender with suitable buffer Using sonication - Sound waves break open cells Purification Once cellular contents released, purify protein of interest © 2018 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

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