Magnetic bead technology has emerged as a linchpin, offering researchers a robust and flexible
tool for a wide range of applications—from isolating specific cell populations to streamlining
immunoprecipitation protocols. Magnetic beads are used to immobilize molecules (e.g., proteins,
enzymes, peptides, antibodies, nucleic acids) on a solid phase, thereby separating them from the
lysate. When the sample is added to the beads and a magnetic field is applied to the mixture, the
target molecule binds to the beads, allowing it to be separated from the rest. The beads are then
washed to remove impurities, and the target molecule is eluted using an appropriate buffer.
