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Peter Kumpalume1, Adrian Podmore, Christopher LePage
1Bio Products Laboratory, Dagger Lane, Elstree, Herts. WD6 3BX, UK. pkumpalume@gmail.com
Abstract:
We report a novel method for the extraction of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) from plasma. This method uses an anion-exchange column and two metal chelate columns. The AAT is recovered in a 60% yield and a purity of over 90%. The AAT manufactured by this method was stable at 4 degrees C for 12 months without any stabilisers. Other proteins of therapeutic value and commercial interest are recoverable in good yields. The simplicity of this process makes it a suitable alternative to the traditionally employed ethanol precipitation method where high ethanol levels inactivate AAT.
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