Wheaton Tissue Grinders enable primary cells to be prepared from excised tissues, as well as sub-cellular components from harvested cell packs. Tissue grinders are used to extract DNA, RNA and proteins for blot or other procedures. They are also used to enhance recovery of other cell products. Capacities on the grinders range from 0.1 ml to 55 ml. There are many grinders to suit your needs.

• Tapered Tissue Grinders are ideal for connective tissue including heart, muscle, and lung. These glass-on-glass grinders feature a long taper design that minimizes grinding efficiency.
• Potter-Elvehjem Tissue Grinder incorporates a serrated pestle design to disperse homogenate into the mortar cylinder. Standard unit with PTFE pestles are well suited for soft tissue, such as brain and liver.
• Tenbroeck Tissue Grinders have a hollow handle that allows packing with ice, making them suitable for tissues such as liver, intestines and heart.
• Dounce Tissue Grinders are supplied with two types of pestles: a loose-fitting pestle for sample reduction and a second, tighter pestle for complete homogenization. The ball-shaped pestles leave cell nuclei intact in soft tissue.
• The Wheaton Micro Tissue Grinder Kit offers a complete selection of micro tissue grinders.
• All Wheaton tissue grinders are manufactured from Wheaton 33 low extractable borosilicate glass that conforms to USP Type 1 and ASTM E-438 Type 1, Class A requirements. Replacement parts can be purchased separately.