Method and chromatography medium
The present invention relates to a method to improve chromatography beads. More closely, the invention relates to a novel method for production of dextran-containing porous media and chromatography media produced with this method. In the method, the chromatography media is subjected to dextranase-treatment leading to improved pressure-flow properties of the media.
1. A method to produce a chromatography medium, the chromatography medium comprising porous beads coupled with dextran inside the pores and on the bead, the method comprising subjecting the chromatography medium to dextranase treatment wherein the dextranase is coupled to a magnetic support particle.
2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic support particle is larger than the pores of the chromatography media to be treated.
3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic support particle comprises natural or synthetic chromatography beads or PEG (poly ethylene glycol).
4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the dextranase-coupled support particle enters the pores of the chromatography medium.
5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the chromatography medium is made of natural or synthetic resins.
6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the chromatography medium is made of agarose.
7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the agarose is cross-linked.
8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the dextran coupled to the chromatography medium is provided with a ligand.