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on Exosomes

Exosomes are a form of extracellular vesicle (EV), which could contribute to malignant transformation and the metastasis of cancer. Consequently, intercellular communication via exosomes is attracting considerable interest in the scientific community.

Isolation is key element of the exosome observation

The purity of isolated exosomes and the amount of contamination are important factors that significantly impact the results of subsequent experiments.

Let's know more on the ExoIsolator Exosome Isolation Kit

 

  • Easy to use, no technique required
  • Recovery rate equivalent to ultracentrifugation
  • Filter holder is reusable

 

The Isolation Filter is also sold separately in a pack of 10 pieces :

EX11 ExoIsolator Isolation Filter

Easy to use Dojindo EX10 ExoIsolator Exosome Isolation Kit

Recovery rate equivalent to ultracentrifugation

Ultracentrifugation is the most commonly used method to isolate exosomes. We isolated the exosomes from the supernatant of HEK293S using both of ultracentrifugation method and the ExoIsolator method. The particle size distribution (Fig. 1), the number of particles (Fig. 2(a)) and the expression level of exosome markers (Fig. 2(b)) of the isolated exosomes were tested and compared.

Nanoparticle size of isolated exosomes - Nanoparticle number and expression level of exosome markers

What about the ExoSparkler Series ?

ExoSparkler Exosome Membrane and Protein Labeling Kits

ExoSparkler series does not allow extracellular aggregation

Exosomes stained with ExoSparkler’s Mem Dye-Deep Red or an alternative product (green or red) were added to each well containing HeLa cells. The labeled exosomes taken into HeLa cells were observed by fluorescent microscopy. As a result, extracellular fluorescent spots suspected of dye aggregations were seen in each well containing the exosomes stained with the alternative product (green or red).

Costaining with Mem Dye-Deep Red and Alternative Product P

Mem Dyes have little effect on exosome properties

NTA (nanoparticle tracking analysis) is measured to determine the changes in exosomes of dye-stained with Mem Dye-Deep Red or Product “P” (green or red) or unstained exosomes. As a result, the Mem-Dye series (green, red, deep red) had little effect on exosome properties.

NTA comparison of dye-stained or unstained exosomes

Interested in knowing more about the DOJINDO product applications for your exosome studies ?

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H. Chuang, M. Chen, Y. Chen, Y. Ciou, C. Hsueh, C. Tsai and T. Tan, “Induction of Interferon-γ and Tissue Inflammation by Overexpression of Eosinophil Cationic Protein in T Cells and Exosomes”, 2021, doi:10.1002/art.41920.

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