A method to prepare translationally active, intact synaptoneurosomes (SNs) from mouse brain cortex is described. The method uses a discontinuous Percoll-sucrose density gradient allowing for the quick preparation of active SNs.
Westmark, P. R., Westmark, C. J., Jeevananthan, A., Malter, J. S. Preparation of Synaptoneurosomes from Mouse Cortex using a Discontinuous Percoll-Sucrose Density Gradient. J. Vis. Exp. (55), e3196, doi:10.3791/3196 (2011).