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Subcellular Fractionation

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Part of the book series: Neuromethods ((NM,volume 1))

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Subcellular fractionation allows for the study of each organelle in isolation from other cellular constituents. Its introduction to the study of brain has provided a powerful tool to contribute to the knowledge of the structure and function of the nervous system.

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de Lores Arnaiz, G.R., de Iraldi, A. (1985). Subcellular Fractionation. In: Boulton, A.A., Baker, G.B. (eds) General Neurochemical Techniques. Neuromethods, vol 1. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1385/0-89603-075-x:19

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