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Extracellular Vesicles / Exosomes

Exosome Analysis Services for NanoSight Particle Analysis and EV Proteomics

Exosome analysis services delivering NTA, proteomics and small RNA characterisation data

Your exosome preparations go to contract laboratories for nanoparticle tracking, electron microscopy, or western blot analysis. This suits your projects that need characterisation data on a defined turnaround, without the capital cost of building NTA or mass spectrometry capacity in-house.

Nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) services give you size distribution histograms and particle concentration data. A fluorescent NTA variant labels EVs before analysis, to enrich the signal for labelled or marker-positive EV subsets. However, membrane dyes can also label non-EV lipid particles. You should interpret results alongside protein markers, contaminant markers, and the isolation method, rather than treat them as definitive vesicle identification.

LC-MS/MS-based exosome proteomics services cover total EV protein profiling. They return a protein identification list with quantification you can act on. The small RNA and miRNA sequencing analysis of EVs service profiles the small non-coding RNA cargo carried by your exosomes.

All services suit you if you need characterisation data to accompany a publication or regulatory submission, without investing in dedicated NTA or mass spectrometry infrastructure. Pricing is available on request, with a project quotation covering sample requirements, turnaround time, and data deliverables.

Choose your exosome analysis service by characterisation question and data type needed.

  1. Particle size and concentration. Standard NTA service provides you with a size distribution histogram and mean particle diameter, plus concentration in particles per ml. It needs no fluorescence labelling, making it the fastest and lowest-cost characterisation option.

  2. Particle identity confirmation. Fluorescent NTA service labels EVs with a tetraspanin antibody or membrane dye before NTA. This enriches the signal for labelled or marker-positive particles. Note that membrane dyes can label non-EV lipid particles, so you should interpret results alongside protein markers, contaminant controls, and isolation method.

  3. Protein cargo profiling. LC-MS/MS total proteomics service: submit an EV pellet from your prep and receive a protein identification list. This suits biomarker discovery or comparing EV cargo between treatment groups.

  4. Small RNA cargo profiling. Small RNA and miRNA sequencing analysis of EVs profiles the small non-coding RNA content of your exosome preparation. This is one of the most informative services for biomarker discovery, since circulating exosomal miRNAs are widely studied as disease biomarkers you can track.

  5. Pricing and logistics. All services are priced on request, with current rates, sample submission guidelines, and turnaround time available on enquiry. Disclose the sample preparation method you used (ultracentrifugation, precipitation, or SEC) at submission.

Applications

Particle size and concentration

Standard NTA gives a size histogram and particle count from your exosome isolation prep, with no labelling step needed.

Marker-positive EV identification

Fluorescent NTA labels particles with a tetraspanin marker antibody before counting. Read your results alongside protein and contaminant markers.

EV protein cargo profiling

LC-MS/MS proteomics returns a protein ID list from an EV pellet prepared with exosome proteomics sample prep kits. Compare cargo between treatment groups.

Small RNA and miRNA cargo profiling

The small RNA sequencing service profiles non-coding RNA content, supporting exosomal miRNA biomarker studies.

Manuscript and regulatory support

NTA, proteomics and RNA data supply the size, concentration and marker evidence MISEV2018 asks for in exosome publications and submissions.

Preparation quality control

Submit your samples from different batches, or after a method change, to confirm particle count and size stay consistent, flagging problems early.

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Frequently asked questions

What characterisation data does MISEV2018 require for publication?

MISEV2018 requires, at minimum, quantitative size distribution data (NTA, dynamic light scattering, or electron microscopy) and total particle or protein concentration. It also requires detection of at least one positive EV marker (a tetraspanin such as CD63, CD9, or CD81), alongside at least one negative marker showing the absence of major contaminants such as calnexin or albumin.

What is the difference between standard and fluorescent NTA services?

Standard NTA tracks all particles by light scattering. It counts both EVs and non-vesicular particles of similar size, such as protein aggregates. Fluorescent NTA labels the sample with a tetraspanin antibody or membrane dye before acquisition. This lets the instrument count only fluorescent, vesicle-positive particles, improving the specificity of size and concentration data.

How should I prepare my sample before submitting for LC-MS/MS proteomics?

Submit a pre-isolated EV pellet or SEC fraction at sufficient concentration for the service. Disclose the isolation method used, since residual contaminants such as precipitating polymers or density gradient media can suppress trypsin digestion efficiency or ionisation. Most services request a minimum total protein input. NTA-confirmed particle concentration and protein content by BCA should accompany the submission.

How long does a typical NTA characterisation service take?

Standard NTA turnaround is typically five to ten business days after sample receipt, depending on the service provider's current queue. Fluorescent NTA and proteomics services generally take longer, often two to four weeks for proteomics. Contact the service provider for current turnaround estimates and sample shipping requirements before sending.

Product catalogs

Not sure which catalog to start with? We will help you find the right products.

Tell us what you are looking for — antibodies, kits, proteins, or supplies — and our team will point you to the best catalog filters, suppliers, and product matches for your workflow.

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