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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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