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Micro-level protein and peptide separations.

K J Wilson
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The current major limitation in protein micro-structural and -functional studies is our inability to purify and manipulate microgram or smaller quantities of material. Both high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) have been widely used in attempts to address such needs. This review summarizes the current status of preparative and analytical applications for both methods, and suggests which directions the micro-separations field will take within the next few years.

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K J Wilson. 1989. Micro-level protein and peptide separations.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0968-0004(89)90057-1

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