Small Organism Homogenizer & Homogenization Protocol

Ideal for Small Organism Samples

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Bullet Blender Homogenizer
  • Consistent Results
  • Samples Stay Cool
  • No Cross Contamination
  • Easy and Convenient
  • Risk Free
Do you spend lots of time and effort homogenizing small organism samples? The Bullet Blender® is a multi-sample homogenizer that delivers high quality and superior yields. No other homogenizer comes close to delivering the Bullet Blender’s winning combination of top-quality performance and budget-friendly affordability.
  • Consistent and High Yield Results
    Run up to 24 samples at the same time under microprocessor-controlled conditions, ensuring experimental reproducibility and high yield. Process samples from 10mg or less up to 3.5g.
  • No Cross Contamination
    No part of the Bullet Blender® ever touches the small organism sample – the sample tubes are kept closed during homogenization. There are no probes to clean between samples.
  • Samples Stay Cool
    Homogenizing causes only a few degrees of heating. Our Gold models keep samples at 4°C.
  • Easy and Convenient to Use
    Just place beads and buffer along with your small organism sample in standard tubes, load tubes directly in the Bullet Blender, select time and speed, and press start.
  • Risk Free Purchase
    The Bullet Blender® comes with a 30 day money back guarantee and a 2 year warranty, with a 3 year warranty on the motor. The simple, reliable design enables the Bullet Blenders to sell for a fraction of the price of ultrasonic or other agitation based instruments, yet provides an easier, quicker technique.

 

Bullet Blender settings for Small Organism Homogenization

Sample size

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microcentrifuge tube model (up to 300 mg) Small nematode samples
5mL tube model (100mg – 1g) Medium-size nematode samples

 

Selected publications for Small organism homogenization

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Romero-Afrima, L., Zelmanovich, V., Abergel, Z., Zuckerman, B., Shaked, M., Abergel, R., Livshits, L., Smith, Y., & Gross, E. (2020). Ferritin is regulated by a neuro-intestinal axis in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Redox Biology, 28, 101359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.redox.2019.101359
Gooyit, M., Tricoche, N., Lustigman, S., & Janda, K. D. (2014). Dual Protonophore–Chitinase Inhibitors Dramatically Affect O. volvulus Molting. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 57(13), 5792–5799. https://doi.org/10.1021/jm5006435
Kang, J. S., Moon, Y. S., & Lee, S. H. (2012). Inhibition properties of three acetylcholinesterases of the pinewood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus by organophosphates and carbamates. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 104(2), 157–162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2012.06.002
Chen, A. L., Lum, K. M., Lara-Gonzalez, P., Ogasawara, D., Cognetta, A. B., To, A., Parsons, W. H., Simon, G. M., Desai, A., Petrascheck, M., Bar-Peled, L., & Cravatt, B. F. (2019). Pharmacological convergence reveals a lipid pathway that regulates C. elegans lifespan. Nature Chemical Biology, 15(5), 453–462. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41589-019-0243-4
Kang, J. S., Koh, Y. H., Moon, Y. S., & Lee, S. H. (2012). Molecular properties of a venom allergen-like protein suggest a parasitic function in the pinewood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus. International Journal for Parasitology, 42(1), 63–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpara.2011.10.006
Kang, J. S., Moon, Y.-S., Lee, S. H., & Park, I.-K. (2013). Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase and glutathione S-transferase of the pinewood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus) by aliphatic compounds. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 105(3), 184–188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2013.02.001