Great Vortex Mixer From Labnet

The Scripps Research Institute
Immunology Microbiology
Postdoctoral Researcher

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Company:

Labnet

Product Name:

VX-200 Vortex mixer

Catalog Number:

S0200

I study cell walls in the context of bacterial growth and the associated enzymes. For in vitro biochemical assays, I extract cell walls as substrates from bacteria and purify enzymes. The process of isolating cell walls involves using a high concentration of SDS for cell lysis and the chemical disruption of enzyme activity. Subsequently, excess SDS must be removed to obtain purified cell walls. This basic vortex mixer proves to be incredibly useful for effectively mixing samples, facilitating the dissolution of cell wall pellets, and assisting in removing SDS during cell wall purification.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

To isolate cell walls of bacteria.

Tips

Use hot water and then vortex for faster removal of SDS.

DOI or PMID #

30940749

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Summary

The Good

Simple, sturdy, and of superior quality.

The Bad

None.

The Bottom Line

I use this simple equipment for a range of tasks, including the isolation of bacterial cell walls.

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