National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Density Gradient Centrifugation
A method of separating macromolecules by either their differential rate of sedimentation in a centrifugal gradient or their differential buoyancy in a density gradient. (from biology-text.com)
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Density Gradient Centrifugation (C16411)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C16411. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Evaluation of DNA Double-Strand Breaks in Human Sperm Following Selection by Density Gradient Centrifugation, ZyMōt, and Felix Techniques. — JBRA Assist Reprod, 2026-10-02 (PMID 42825649; literature)
- Density Gradient Centrifugation Versus Swim-Up for Cumulative Live Birth in IVF/ICSI Cycles With High Sperm DNA Fragmentation: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis. — Andrology, 2026-09-21 (PMID 42765472; literature)
What it is
A method of separating macromolecules by either their differential rate of sedimentation in a centrifugal gradient or their differential buoyancy in a density gradient. (from biology-text.com)
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C16411. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
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