MicroRNA Extraction Using Nanowires (VIDEO)

Nagoya University

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After introducing a urine sample onto the device, extracellular vesicles are captured by a nanowire substrate via electrostatic forces. MicroRNAs can then be directly extracted from the substrate.

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Takao Yasui

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