By Qsonica
Ultrasonic homogenizers make use of the ultrasonic waves generated by a piezoelectric crystal. When a certain voltage is applied to the crystal, the ultrasonic waves are transmitted through water or air, leading to cavitation which in turn leads to the generation of forces on nearby surfaces. These powerful forces homogenize tissues, breaking apart connective tissues, lysing cells, and releasing cellular contents which may then be purified and utilized in a wide range of downstream analyses. Product applications - DNA / RNA extraction - Protein extraction / proteomics - Organelle isolation - Small molecule extraction / metabolomics - Pharmaceutical compound extraction for ADME studies - Forensics / toxicology
