| abstract |
Compositions and methods for the isolation of protein-nucleic acid complexes, extracellular vesicle (EV) (e.g., microvesicles) and free nucleic acids (collectively referred to as "bioparticles") released by mammalian cells into body fluids or cell culture media are provided. Isolated bioparticles of the current disclosure contain biomolecules that are useful as diagnostic/prognostic biomarkers or for identification of therapeutic targets (e.g., disease or disorder-associated miRNAs, circulating tumor DNA). Isolation of biomolecules results in purification and concentration. Methods for producing biofluids without detectable bioparticles, largely depleted of bioparticles, and/or possessing a reduced concentration of bioparticles compared to a biofluid starting material (collectively termed "bioparticle-depleted") are provided. Bioparticle-depleted biofluid is useful, e.g„ in experimental systems where desirable to obtain a biofluid lacking or substantially depleted of endogenous bioparticles from the source material. Non-toxic bioparticle absorbing materials (e.g., exosome-reducing materials) can also be used for prophylactic, therapeutic, validation and/or experimental purposes. |