title: Computational analysis of density gradient distribution profiles.
abstract: A method is presented for the construction of distribution profiles following subcellular fractionation by density gradient centrifugation. The method allows reconstruction of the frequency-density distributions over user-defined density limits, enabling averaging of results from multiple experiments. An alternative format for data presentation, that of relative concentration versus density, is also introduced. This overcomes some practical problems associated with frequency-density distribution profiles. The technique utilizes a direct noniterative approach to curve fitting and can easily be implemented on microcomputers.
mesh_terms: D002458:Cell Fractionation / Q000379:methods*; D002499:Centrifugation, Density Gradient / Q000379:methods*; D005700:Galactosyltransferases / Q000302:isolation & purification; D008838:Microcomputers
chemical_list: D005700:Galactosyltransferases