Sample Preparation

We handle a diverse range of biological, archaeological and forensic samples (human, animal, microbe, plant, tissue, biofluids, cell cultures) for protein preparation using:

Mechanical

• Dounce and disperse homogenisation
• Sonication
• Cryo-pulverisation

 Chemical

• Chaotropic agents  and detergents (e.g. 2D and 3D cell cultures)
• Concentrating (e.g. secretomes)
• Desalting (e.g. urine)
• Depletion of abundant protein (e.g. plasma)

Enzymic

• Proteases e.g. trypsin digestion

We are happy to discuss bespoke strategies for your specific sample preparation