Abstract
The milk protein α-lactalbumin was isolated from bovine whey protein concentrate solution by immobilized metal ion affinity chromatography (IMAC) using Cu(II)-Chelating Sepharose Fast Flow. Stepwise pH (5.5-3.8) changes in sodium acetate buffer were used to elute the protein selectively, at which time it was concentrated and reapplied to an uncharged Chelating Sepharose Fast Flow column to remove the contaminating Cu(II) ions. A purity of 90% and recovery of 80% was achieved. The described method appears to be suitable for isolation of α-lactalbumin in a form adequate for milk formula engineering.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 219-226 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Preparative Biochemistry and Biotechnology |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry