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I do experiments in my free time, which is why I'm asking this. Is it possible to run a centrifuge (an isopycnic separation) at a lower RCF (g force) for longer and get the same level of separation as if you ran it at a higher RCF for less time. Most of the literature I have read regarding mitochondria separations suggest 50,000xg or thereabouts for two hours, but I only have access to a centrifuge with an RCF of up to 20,000xg. Therefore, could I run the separation in my centrifuge for longer and still separate the mitochondria? -Thank-you.
Re: What is the necessary g force for isolating mitochondria in a centrifuge?
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