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New insights regarding exosome preservation are
emerging. Previous reports have indicated that exosomal
size decreases by approximately 60% after storage at
37°C for 2 days. However, the original size is preserved
when exosomes are stored at -80°C for 2 days. It is also
possible to preserve exosomes in either culture medium
or phosphate-buffered saline at -80°C for longer periods
of time [32, 33]. However, exosomes isolated using the
ExoQuick kit are only stable for up to 18 h, even if they are
stored at -80°C [3]. Exosomes extracted by ultrafiltration
or UC will begin to degrade and release their contents
after 2 h of storage at 37°C [34]. Because the proteins and
nucleic acids in exosomes are relatively unstable, storage
at -80°C is recommended.
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