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Chromatography

Running a Protein Purification Column

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Learn how to properly use a protein purification column by exploring the main practical considerations when running one. See a labelled diagram of a protein purification column and practise separating a mix of two proteins using column chromatography.

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Learning outcomes

  • Explore the components of and key practical points to consider in a purification column
  • Add a protein mixture with appropriate care and suitable technique
  • Successfully separate and purify the protein mixture in appropriate vessels
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Skills

Using Instruments and Equipment

  • What are the main features of a purification column
  • How to operate the column tap to start and stop the flow of elution
  • What is used to equilibrate the column prior to adding the protein mixture

Obtaining and Recording Data

  • Why the gel bed must not be allowed to dry
  • Why care must be taken when pipetting the sample into the top of the column
  • Why it is important to keep the gel bed flat
  • When to start and stop collecting each protein as they elute

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Degrees

Biochemistry
Biomedical science
Biological science
Pharmacological science
Forensic science
Chemistry

Modules

Biological chemistry
Purification
Analytical chemistry

Topic

Chromatography

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