Affinity Chromatography - Department of Molecular and Cellular ...
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Figure 4 shows the simple procedure used to perform affinity purification on prepacked<br />
HiTrap columns.<br />
Equilibrate column<br />
with<br />
binding buffer<br />
Apply sample<br />
Wash with<br />
binding buffer<br />
Elute with<br />
elution buffer<br />
3 min 5-15 min 2 min<br />
Waste<br />
Collect<br />
Collect fractions<br />
Fig. 4.<br />
HiTrap columns may be used with a syringe, a peristaltic pump or a liquid chromatography<br />
system (see Selection <strong>of</strong> Purification Equipment, Appendix 2) <strong>and</strong> are supplied with a<br />
detailed protocol to ensure optimum results.<br />
Media selection<br />
A lig<strong>and</strong> already coupled to a matrix is the simplest solution. Selecting prepacked columns<br />
such as HiTrap or HiPrep will not only be more convenient, but will also save time in<br />
method optimization as these columns are supplied with detailed instructions for optimum<br />
performance.<br />
If a lig<strong>and</strong> is available, but needs to be coupled to a pre-activated matrix, refer to Chapter 5.<br />
If no suitable lig<strong>and</strong> is available, decide whether it is worth the time <strong>and</strong> effort involved to<br />
obtain a lig<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> to develop a specific affinity medium. In many cases, it may be more<br />
convenient to use alternative purification techniques such as ion exchange or hydrophobic<br />
interaction chromatography.<br />
Preparation <strong>of</strong> media <strong>and</strong> buffers<br />
Storage solutions <strong>and</strong> preservatives should be washed away thoroughly before using any<br />
affinity medium. Re-swell affinity media supplied as freeze-dried powders in the correct<br />
buffer as recommended by the manufacturer.<br />
Use high quality water <strong>and</strong> chemicals. Solutions should be filtered through 0.45 µm or<br />
0.22 µm filters.<br />
Reuse <strong>of</strong> affinity media depends on the nature <strong>of</strong> the sample <strong>and</strong> should only be performed<br />
with identical samples to prevent cross-contamination.<br />
If an affinity medium is to be used routinely, care must be taken to ensure that any<br />
contaminants from the crude sample can be removed by procedures that do not damage<br />
the lig<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Binding <strong>and</strong> elution buffers are specific for each affinity medium since it is their influence<br />
on the interaction between the target molecule <strong>and</strong> the lig<strong>and</strong> that facilitates the affinitybased<br />
separation. Some affinity media may also require a specific buffer in order to make<br />
the medium ready for use again.<br />
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