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Paper-based Devices for Isolation and Characterization of Extracellular Vesicles
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2015
This protocol details a method to isolate extracellular vesicles (EVs), small membranous particles released from cells, from as little as 10 μl serum samples. This approach circumvents the need for ultracentrifugation, requires only a few minutes of assay time, and enables the isolation of EVs from samples of limited volumes.
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Immunocapture and Flow Cytometry of Extracellular Vesicles for Antigenic Characterization
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2025
This video demonstrates the immunocapture of extracellular vesicles using fluorescent-labeled capture antibody-magnetic nanoparticle conjugates. The process involves complex formation, staining with fluorescently labeled detection antibodies, magnetic separation, and flow cytometric analysis for antigenic characterization.
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Isolation and Characterization of Cyanobacterial Extracellular Vesicles
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2022
The present protocol providesdetailed descriptions for isolation, concentration,and characterization of extracellular vesicles from cyanobacterial cultures. Approaches for purifying vesicles from cultures at different scales, trade-offs among methodologies, and considerations for working with field samples are also discussed.
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Characterizing Extracellular Vesicles from Biological Fluids
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2025
Here, we demonstrate the characterization method for extracellular vesicles (EVs) collected from biological fluids, such as tears and saliva, of human subjects. The scanner used in this method is capable of detecting the phenotype, size, and total particle count of EVs from 1 µL of the sample.
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Isolation and Characterization of Extracellular Vesicles from Adult Schistosoma japonicum
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2018
Here, we present a protocol to describe extracellular vesicles (EVs) isolation in in vitro cultured medium from adult Schistosoma japonicum.
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A reliable comparison combines several evidence types rather than relying on size alone. Particle-size and concentration measurements describe the sample physically, microscopy reveals morphology, and biochemical assays identify lipids, proteins, and molecular cargo. Surface-marker analysis adds population-specific information, helping researchers distinguish vesicles and assess whether a preparation contains unwanted material or mixed vesicle types.
Surface markers provide biochemical features that can separate vesicle populations that may appear similar in size or morphology. Their analysis supports sample-purity assessments and helps connect a measured particle population with a particular biological context. In biochemistry, this information strengthens interpretation of vesicle transport, formation, and signaling studies.
These measurements describe the vesicle’s chemical and biological composition, complementing physical observations such as size and morphology. Lipid analysis addresses membrane composition, while protein and molecular-cargo assays indicate associated or enclosed biological components. Together, the results help researchers relate vesicle properties to behavior in signaling, transport, or delivery research.
A typical workflow begins with measurements of size and concentration using dynamic light scattering or nanoparticle tracking analysis. Microscopy then provides morphological information, followed by biochemical assays for lipids, proteins, and molecular cargo. Surface-marker analysis can further evaluate population identity and sample purity, producing a multidimensional profile rather than a single measurement.
Size and concentration measurements provide quantitative information about the particles present, whereas microscopy contributes visual evidence about their morphology. Considering both types of data helps researchers avoid treating a numerical size distribution as a complete description of the sample. This combined interpretation supports more reproducible comparisons among vesicle preparations.
Characterization supplies the physical, chemical, and biological information needed to interpret nanoscale membrane systems consistently. In biochemistry, these measurements support studies of vesicle formation, transport, and signaling. For extracellular vesicles and drug delivery systems, they also help researchers compare preparations, examine composition and morphology, and improve reproducibility across experiments.