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A Method of Targeted Cell Isolation via Glass Surface Functionalization
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2016
This protocol describes customizable surface functionalization of the desthiobiotin, streptavidin, and APTES system in order to isolate specific cell types of interest. In addition, this manuscript covers the applications, optimization, and verification of this process.
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Failure of Cleaning Verification in Pharmaceutical Industry Due to Uncleanliness of Stainless Steel Surface
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2017
The lack of a well-defined procedure that consistently cleaned coupon surfaces was identified as the major contributor to low and variable recoveries in cleaning verification. This manuscript describes the correct protocol of cleaning stainless steel coupons.
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Cleaning Glassware
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2023
Source: Vy M. Dong and Daniel Kim, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, CA Organic synthesis is about transforming a readily available reagent into a more valuable product. Having clean glassware is crucial for the efficiency of this process. Dirty glassware can potentially affect the reaction and make isolation of the final product more challenging. Thus, a synthetic chemist must keep the glassware spotless. The methods described here will detail different glass cleaning...
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Pilot In Vitro Study to Assess Cleaning Ability and Effects of Different Decontamination Methods on Implant Surfaces
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2025
The present pilot in vitro study aimed to evaluate the cleaning efficacy of three different decontamination tools and possible surface alterations following treatment, using permanent red ink to mimic the presence of oral biofilm.
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Proper Care and Cleaning of the Microscope
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2008
Keeping the microscope optics clean is important for high-quality imaging. Dust, fingerprints, excess immersion oil, or mounting medium on or in a microscope causes reduction in contrast and resolution. DIC is especially sensitive to contamination and scratches on the lens surfaces. This protocol details the procedure for keeping the microscope clean.
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Water can loosen some deposits, while detergents help detach contaminants from the glass surface. Compatible solvents may dissolve residues that water or detergent alone cannot remove. Wiping, rinsing, or drying then transfers the loosened material away from the surface. Selecting among these treatments affects how effectively deposits are removed while helping avoid damage to delicate glass or optical components.
Cleaning removes visible or interfering material, but it does not necessarily eliminate all biological agents. This distinction matters when glass is used for biological samples, because a surface may appear clean while still requiring separate treatment if sterility is needed. Therefore, cleaning primarily supports clearer observation, handling, and reproducible conditions rather than serving as a substitute for sterilization.
The treatment must match the type of deposit and the sensitivity of the glass surface. Water, detergent, or a compatible solvent can loosen or dissolve material, whereas wiping, rinsing, or drying completes its removal. Using an unsuitable treatment may fail to clear residues or compromise delicate surfaces, making compatibility an important part of reliable biological preparation.
A basic sequence is to apply an appropriate treatment that loosens or dissolves the deposit, then remove the material by wiping, rinsing, or drying. The specific choice depends on whether the surface carries dust, fingerprints, biological residues, or another contaminant. This controlled workflow prepares slides, coverslips, vessels, or optical components for more dependable use.
Dust, fingerprints, and biological residues on slides or coverslips can create artifacts, add background signal, or interfere with observation. Removing these contaminants helps the microscope record the specimen rather than unwanted material on the glass. Cleaner surfaces therefore support more reliable imaging and make visual interpretation less vulnerable to contamination-related interference.
Residual contamination can alter the condition in which biological samples are handled or viewed. Cleaning culture vessels helps reduce unwanted material during sample handling, while cleaning optical components helps limit background interference during imaging. Applying an appropriate, controlled procedure across experiments supports more consistent surfaces and therefore more reproducible observations and experimental conditions.