The present invention provides a non-destructive macromolecules extraction
(NDME) device for extracting high quantity of biological molecules
(including, but not limited to, proteins, DNA, and/or RNA) from tissue
specimens (including, but not limited to, fresh or fixed tissue sections,
homogenized tissues, and cell cultures), while preserving the morphology
and antigenicity of the tissue. The device contains a base, a slide
cover, and a thermal control device. The tissue specimen is placed onto
the base. The slide cover is mounted to the base to form a space where an
extraction solution can be added. The device optionally contains a
chamber cover over the slide cover. The chamber cover and the slide cover
forms a reaction chamber where a steam is infused to maintain the
humidity of the tissue. The extraction solution contains a detergent. The
present invention also provides a method for extracting the same.