BioSpec MicroMincer

Overview The MicroMincer is a compact, hand-operated screw press which macerates 0.3 grams or less of soft* fresh plant or animal tissue (e.g. muscle, liver, brain, epicotyl and pulpy leaf tissue) without sample loss, heat generation, foaming or aerosol problems. Much of the sample, without added buffer, is pushed through a 250 micron stainless-steel sieve under thousands of pounds force. In the case of plant tissues, fibrous, cellulosic pulp is left behind while cell juice and intracellular products are extruded. The resultant extract can be deposited directly in microtubes. The Micromincer eliminates re-concentration of sample extract, as no additional buffer is required for use. The stainless steel MicroMincer utilizes disposable polypropylene liners. Thus, multiple samples can be quickly processed without a need to clean or risk of contamination between samples.Applications include: Microanalysis of cellular constituents. Direct sample extraction for PAGE and agar gel analysis. Pr