Capabilities - Sample Preparation

Gred S. Carver Press

To remove fat prior to protein extraction via physical pressing

Solvent Defatting

To remove fat prior to protein extraction via hexane extraction

Fritsch Pulverisette ball mill

To reduce particle size to improve protein extraction with small sample quantities

UDY cyclone sample mill

To reduce particle size to improve protein extraction with larger sample quantities

Harvest Right tray freeze dryer

To remove moisture through sublimation

Labconco flask freeze dryers

To remove moisture through sublimation

BUCHI R124 RotoVapor with condenser

To concentrate a sample prior to further assays