Application of immobilized heparins for isolation of human antithrombin III

G Mitra1, E Hall, I Mitra

  • 1Biological Research and Development, Cutter Laboratories, Fourth and Parker Streets, Berkeley, California 94710, USA.

Immobilized heparins were prepared by six different methods, and these were utilized for affinity purification of human antithrombin III (AT-III). Affinity support capacities (mg AT-III/g support) were strongly influenced by immobilized active heparin concentrations. In the temperature range 5-37 degrees C, colder temperatures favored affinity adsorption of AT-III as well as nonspecific interactions of all proteins. For representative human-plasma-derived feed solutions the selectivity for AT-III on the affinity support was dependent on relative concentrations of non-AT-III proteins as well as the specific mode of adsorption and elution (batch/continuous).