Detergents are frequently employed to disrupt cells for the demonstration and isolation of functionally relevant protein complexes and/or to selectively extract certain proteins.

Valve-type processors disrupt cells by forcing the media with the cells through a narrow valve under high pressure (20,000-30,000 psi or 140-210 MPa).

The processors disrupt cells by forcing the media with the cells at high pressure (typically 20,000-30,000 psi or 140-210 MPa) through an interaction chamber containing a narrow channel.

Laser-assisted lipolysis systems are highly effective for disrupting fat cells and tissue tightening through coagulation as part of a liposuction procedure.

The effect, whatever the source, is the same; these particles can disrupt cells.

Free radical oxidation in the body can disrupt or destroy cells needed for immunological defenses.

By the end of 2002, the Department of Justice had disrupted terrorist cells in Buffalo, Portland, and Detroit.

In the next few days, American officials insisted, there would be concrete steps taken with Israel and the Palestinian Authority to share intelligence aimed at disrupting terrorist cells.

American marines began an offensive sweep on Saturday through fertile farmland south of Falluja in an attempt to disrupt suspected insurgent cells in the area.

When it accumulates in the brain, it is believed to disrupt cells and cellular functioning.