Fundamentals of Ultracentrifugal Virus Purification

In recent years, it has become a standard practice within virus research to purify and analyze genomes and identify viruses from samples using commercial kits. Established viruses and their genomes can be recognised even in a mixed state. However, to carry out detailed investigation into the nature of novel viruses, in order to better understand how to tackle outbreaks, it is first necessary to refine the virus particles to yield a high purity.

Download this app note to discover why experts recommend ultracentrifugation to purify virus particles, including detailed information on:

• Its advantages over alternative methods
• An example protocol for a specific virus
• What to look out for when performing ultracentrifugation