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French Press
The French Press is located in the MBB Department. For access and training, please contact the MBB Manager, Laboratory Operations (details below).
WARNING: The French Press is a hydraulic press, generating pressures up to 40,000 psi internally. Great care must be taken in setting up and handling the instrument. Training is essential
The American Instrument French Press disrupts the plasma membrane of cells by passing them through a narrow valve under high pressure. It provides a rapid and effective mechanism for the disruption of cell membranes and walls in a more uniform and complete manner than other mechanical or ultrasonic methods and does not require chemicals or enzymes which may have to be removed downstream in the extraction and purification process. Volumes up to 35 ml can be processed at a time.
This website has a series of videos on the operation of the French Press.
No Booking Required
Location
MBB Department
Training must be obtained from the MBB Manager, Laboratory Operations.
Contact
Manager, Laboratory Operations
Phone: (778) 782-4318
E-mail: deidre@sfu.ca