Fast and simple anion-exchange chromatography for large-scale purification of self-complementary oligonucleotides

A fast and simple anion-exchange chromatography method is described for large-scale purification of synthetic oligonucleotides. Using a single matrix and aqueous solvent system, the two-step chromatographic procedure can handle complex separation problems of self-complementary or G-rich sequences without the use of urea or formaldehyde. The work also demonstrates the complication encountered, possibly due to hairpin formation, in one of the oligomers.