A Method for Blood Platelet Homogenization Using the Aminco-French Pressure Cell

Summary

A rapid effective method for platelet homogenization using a pressure cell is described. With this method, almost complete homogenization of human platelets occurred without excessive solubilization of enzymes as compared to a pestle homogenization procedure where there was incomplete homogenization. Electron microscopy of pressure homogenates and fractions revealed well preserved organelles.

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