A sequential gel filtration chromatographic method to estimate the molecular weight distribution of humic substances

1994 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 1083-1088 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Tao
1977 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant H. Barlow

The determination of molecular weight distribution using the sedimentation equilibrium analysis developed for polymers by T. Scholte (J. Polymer Sei, 6, 111, 1968) has been adapted for heparin analysis. Pork mucosal heparin separated into molecular weight subfractions by gel filtration on Ultrogel AcA44 (L.K.B.) was used to test the validity and resolving power of the method. Results indicate that the method is able to differentiate molecular weight distribution satisfactorily. Comparisons have been made of molecular weight distribution of samples from different species, organs and manufacturers. Average molecular weights for most samples center around 15,000 Dal tons, but samples show considerable variation in their distribution data. Results suggest that variations between manufacturers is more pronounced than the specie and organ difference indicating the importance of the purification procedure.


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