title: A multi-dimensional approach for fractionating proteins using charged membranes.
abstract: In an effort to increase selectivity among proteins with crossflow ultrafiltration, we offer and demonstrate a comprehensive approach to fractionate proteins of similar molecular weight and relatively close pI values. This multidimensional approach involves optimizing membrane charge type and density together with operating conditions such as precise control of pH, ionic strength, and transmembrane pressure for reduced membrane fouling. Each filtration experiment was performed in cross-flow configuration for ∼20 min, allowing fast screening for optimal separation as determined by maximum selectivity, Ψ, and purity, P. Using our comprehensive approach for fractionating mixtures RNase A-lysozyme and BSA-hemoglobin, we obtained values of Ψ = 9.1, P = 95.7%, and Ψ = 6.5, P = 62.1%, respectively.
authors.affiliation: Howard P. Isermann Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180, USA.
authors.forename: Mirco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sorci
authors.forename: Minghao
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gu
authors.forename: Caryn L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Heldt
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Grafeld
authors.forename: Georges
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Belfort
mesh_terms: D004553:Electric Conductivity; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D011312:Pressure; D011506:Proteins / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D014462:Ultrafiltration / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D011506:Proteins