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Cell electrophoresis — a method for cell separation and research into cell surface properties

Abstract

In this paper, we discuss the application of various methods of cell electrophoresis in research into cell surface properties (analytical methods), and the separation of uniform cell subpopulations from cell mixtures (preparative methods). The emphasis is on the prospects of the development of simplified and versatile methodologies, i.e. microcapillary cell electrophoresis and horizontal cell electrophoresis under near-isopycnic conditions. New perspectives are considered on the use of analytical and preparative cell electrophoresis in research on cell differentiation, neoplastic transformation, cell-cell interactions and the biology of stem cells.

Abbreviations

FACS:

fluorescent activated cell sorter

FFE:

free flow electrophoresis

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Paper authored by participants of the international conference: XXXIV Winter School of the Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology of Jagiellonian University, Zakopane, March 7–11, 2007, “The Cell and Its Environment”. Publication cost was covered by the organisers of this meeting.

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Korohoda, W., Wilk, A. Cell electrophoresis — a method for cell separation and research into cell surface properties. Cell Mol Biol Lett 13, 312–326 (2008). https://doi.org/10.2478/s11658-008-0004-y

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