affinity chromatography


affinity chromatography

noun

Definition of AFFINITY CHROMATOGRAPHY

: chromatography in which a macromolecule (as a protein) is isolated and purified by passing it in solution through a column treated with a substance having a ligand for which the macromolecule has an affinity that causes it to be retained on the column

First Known Use of AFFINITY CHROMATOGRAPHY

1970

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