Cell fractionation

In cell biology, cell fractionation is the process used to separate cellular components while preserving individual functions of each component.^[1] This is a method that was originally used to demonstrate the cellular location of various biochemical processes. Other uses of subcellular fractionation is to provide an enriched source of a protein for further purification, and facilitate the diagnosis of various disease states.^[2]

^ Alberts, B; Johnson, A (2002). Fractionation of Cells. Molecular Biology of the Cell. 4th edition.
^ Ninfa, Alexander J. (2010). Fundamental Laboratory Approaches for Biochemistry and Biotechnology. United States of America: John Wiley & Sons, INC. p. 209. ISBN 978-0-470-08766-4.

[1] Alberts, B; Johnson, A (2002). Fractionation of Cells. Molecular Biology of the Cell. 4th edition.

[2] Ninfa, Alexander J. (2010). Fundamental Laboratory Approaches for Biochemistry and Biotechnology. United States of America: John Wiley & Sons, INC. p. 209. ISBN 978-0-470-08766-4.

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