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Protein Expression and Purification Series - Bio-Rad

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<strong>Protein</strong> <strong>Expression</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Purification</strong> <strong>Series</strong><br />

3.<br />

While the pump is running, look at the GP-Pressure curve (Figure 8.13) <strong>and</strong> determine if the pressure<br />

is even.<br />

4. While there might be small oscillations, there should be no large variances. If there are large<br />

fluctuations (such as going from 50 psi to 18 psi <strong>and</strong> back), this means there are air bubbles in the<br />

lines <strong>and</strong> you will need to stop. Stop the pump. Prime Inlet line B again, following the protocols in Step<br />

1 <strong>and</strong> then start Pump B again.<br />

5.<br />

Once there are no air bubbles in the line (no pressure fluctuations), record the UV absorbance <strong>and</strong><br />

conductivity values from the bottom of the Manual screen <strong>and</strong> then stop the pump.<br />

UV _______________________ Conductivity _____________________________<br />

Figure 8.13. Manual wash with 100% B. Imidazole absorbs at 280 nm so you should see a UV value less than 0.5. Buffer B<br />

contains a high level of salt (300 mM NaCl <strong>and</strong> 20 mM sodium phosphate) that contributes to the main portion of the conductivity<br />

value. Imidazole contributes some conductivity, but is not a strong ionic species <strong>and</strong> hence contributes much less to the overall<br />

conductivity. The conductivity range expected after the 100% Buffer B wash is between 35–55 mS/cm. The chromatogram shows<br />

equilibration of the UV trace, conductivity trace, <strong>and</strong> pressure reading with the curves that go flat (note the Y-axes have been<br />

exp<strong>and</strong>ed for easier viewing).<br />

6.<br />

Set the buffer composition to 98% Inlet A <strong>and</strong> 2% Inlet B. Leave the flow rate at 2.00 ml/min <strong>and</strong> the<br />

high <strong>and</strong> low pressure limits at 200 psi <strong>and</strong> 0 psi respectively.<br />

7. Press the Start button <strong>and</strong> equilibrate the system for five minutes (or 10 CV).<br />

8. While the pump is running, look at the GP-Pressure curve (Figure 8.14) <strong>and</strong> determine if the pressure<br />

is even.<br />

9. While there might be small oscillations, there should be no large ones. If there are large fluctuations<br />

(such as going from 50 psi to 18 psi <strong>and</strong> back), this means there are air bubbles in the lines <strong>and</strong> you<br />

will need to stop the pumps. Prime Inlet line A again following the protocols in Step 1 <strong>and</strong> then start<br />

the pumps again.<br />

10. After five minutes of equilibration with 2% Buffer B, record the UV <strong>and</strong> Conductivity values <strong>and</strong> then<br />

stop the pump.<br />

Chapter 8: <strong>Purification</strong> Protocol for <strong>Bio</strong>Logic DuoFlow System<br />

175<br />

% B<br />

Conductivity<br />

UV<br />

Pressure<br />

UV _______________________ Conductivity _____________________________<br />

CHAPTER 8<br />

BIOLOGIC DUOFLOW<br />

PROTOCOL

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