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Polymer-based TSK-GEL PW and TSK-GEL PW XL columns for Gel Filtration of water soluble polymers Highlights Hydrophilic, rigid, spherical, porous methacrylate beads Excellent chemical and mechanical stability. ph range of 2 to 12, with up to 50% organic solvent Temperatures up to 80 C (50 C for TSKgel G-DNA-PW). Wide molecular weight separation range up to 8 x 10 6 Da for linear polymers Available in analytical (7.5mm & 7.8mm ID), semipreparative (21.5mm ID) and preparative (55mm and 108mm ID) columns Polymeric TSK-GEL PW and TSK-GEL PW XL columns are designed for Gel Filtration (GFC) of water soluble organic polymers, proteins, peptides, polysaccharides, oligosaccharides, DNA, and RNA. Column Selection The properties and molecular weight separation ranges for all TSK-GEL PW type columns are summarized in Table VIII. Resins with six pore sizes are available. Particle sizes of resins packed in TSK-GEL PW columns are 10µm, 17µm, 20µm, or 22µm. The resins in TSK-GEL PW XL columns are 6µm, 10µm, or 13µm. Thus, PX XL resins are higher performance versions of the TSK-GEL PW resins due to the smaller particle sizes. Specialty resin-based columns include the mixed-bed TSKgel GMPW and TSKgel GMPW XL for samples with a broad molecular weight range. They also include TSKgel G-Oligo-PW and TSKgel G-DNA-PW columns for oligosaccharides and for DNA or RNA respectively. The eluent plays an important role in determining the appropriate column for a separation. Since the structure of globular proteins is compact, the molecular weight exclusion limit for proteins is higher than linear polymers such as polyethylene oxides, dextrans or double-stranded DNA. However, when denaturing eluents are used, the exclusion limit for proteins is comparable to the exclusion limit for linear polymers. Therefore, consult Table V in the SW section for help in choosing a column. Use the molecular weight ranges for PEO in Table VIII when choosing a column for linear molecules; dextran for branched molecules, and globular proteins for globular molecules. Calibration curves for polyethylene glycols chromatographed on TSK-GEL PW and TSK-GEL PW XL columns are shown in Figure 22. Protein calibration curves on TSKgel PW XL columns are presented in Figure 23. Although many methods for polymer analysis have been satisfactorily developed on TSK-GEL PW columns, higher resolution can be achieved with a TSK-GEL PW XL column. The smaller particle sizes of the TSK-GEL PW XL columns provide almost 2.5 times the resolution of their TSK-GEL PW counterparts. In addition, with shorter TSK-GEL PW XL columns, higher resolution separations are possible in less than half the time, as shown in Figure 24 with polyethylene glycol and polyethylene oxide standards. For analytical purposes, the TSK-GEL PW XL columns are preferred. For preparative work, or for other cases in which large amounts of sample must be used, the 60cm TSK-GEL PW columns are recommended because of their increased loading capacity. Size Exclusion
Table VIII Properties and molecular weight separation ranges for TSK-GEL PW packings Molecular weight of sample (Da) TSKgel column Particle Average Polyethylene Dextrans** Globular Size* (µm) pore Size (Å) glycols & oxides proteins** G1000PW 10 <100 up to 1,000 <2,000 G2000PW 10, 17, 20 125 up to 2,000 <5,000 G2500PW XL 6 <200 up to 3,000 <8,000 G2500PW 10, 17, 20 G3000PW XL 6 200 up to 5 x 10 4 up to 6 x 10 4 500 8 x 10 5 G3000PW 10, 17, 20 G4000PW XL 10 500 2,000 3 x 10 4 1,000 7 x 10 5 1 x 10 4 1.5 x 10 6 G4000PW 17, 22 G5000PW XL 10 1000 4,000 1 x 10 6 5 x 10 4 2.5 x 10 6 <1 x 10 7 G5000PW 17, 20, 22 G6000PW XL 13 >1000 4 x 10 4 8 x 10 6 5 x 10 5 5 x 10 7 <2 x10 8 G6000PW 17, 25 GMPW XL 13 <100 1000 500 8 x 10 6 <5 x 10 7 <2 x 10 8 GMPW 17 G-Oligo-PW 6 125 up to 3,000 <3,000 G-DNA-PW 10 >1000 4 x 10 4 8 x 10 6 <5 x 10 7 <2 x 10 8 TSK-GEL PW columns, 7.5mm x 60cm; TSKgel PW XL, G-Oligo-PW & G-DNA-PW, 7.8mm x 30cm Polyethylene glycols and oxides: distilled water; dextrans and proteins: 0.2M phosphate buffer, ph 6.8 Note: *Larger particle sizes of each group are for 21.5mm x 60cm semi-preparative and 55mm or 108mm x 60cm preparative columns. **Maximum separation range determined from estimated exclusion limits.
Figure 22 Figure 24 Polyethylene glycol and oxide calibration curves on TSK-GEL PW and TSK-GEL PW XL columns Faster analysis and higher resolution with TSK-GEL PW XL columns Molecular weight (Da) Protein calibration curves on TSKgel PW XL columns Molecular weight (Da) 10 5 10 4 10 3 10 2 Figure 23 10 7 10 6 10 5 10 4 TSK-GEL PW Columns 10 6 G A D C B 10 15 20 Elution volume (ml) E F TSK-GEL PW XL Columns N 10 6 M K 10 5 10 4 10 3 10 2 TSK-GEL PW columns: A. G2000PW, B. G2500PW, C. G3000PW, D. G4000PW, E. G5000PW, F. G6000PW, G. GMPW, all 7.5mm x 60cm TSK-GEL PW XL columns: H. G2500PW XL, J. G3000PW XL, K. G4000PW XL, L. G5000PW XL, M. G6000PW XL, N. GMPW XL, all 7.8mm x 30cm distilled water 1 2 5 3 4 a H J 5 10 15 Elution volume (ml) b c d e f g L A. TSKgel G2500PW B. TSKgel G2500PW XL 15 20 5 10 15 Temperature: C. TSKgel G4000PW SE150 SE15 SE2 30 40 10 15 20 D. TSKgel G4000PW XL SE15 SE150 SE2 A. TSKgel G2500PW, two 10µm, 7.5mm x 60cm B. TSKgel G2500PW XL, two 6µm, 7.8mm x 30cm C. TSKgel G4000PW, 17µm, 7.5mm x 60cm D. TSKgel G4000PW XL, 10µm, 7.8mm x 30cm A. & B.: polyethylene glycol 200 C. & D.: polyethylene oxide standards: SE-150, SE-15 and SE-2 in 100µL A. & B.: distilled water; C. & D.: 0.1M NaCl A. & B.: 25 C; C. & D.: 50 C Size Exclusion 10 3 4 6 8 10 12 Elution volume (ml) 1. G3000PW XL 2. G4000PW XL 3. G5000PW XL 4. G6000PW XL 5. GMPW XL a. thyroglobulin (660,000 Da) b. γ-globulin (150,000 Da) c. albumin (67,000 Da) d. ovalbumin (43,000 Da) e. β-lactoglobulin (36,000 Da) f. myoglobin (16,900 Da) g. cytochrome C (12,400 Da) 0.2M phosphate buffer (ph 6.8) UV @ 280nm
TSKgel Oligo PW The specialty column TSKgel Oligo PW is designed for high resolution separations of nonionic and cationic oligomers. Because of the presence of residual cationic groups, this column is not recommended for separating anionic materials. The polyethylene glycol and polythylene oxide calibration curves for TSKgel G-Oligo-PW (not shown) are identical to TSKgel G2500PW XL shown in Figure 22. TSKgel G-DNA-PW The TSKgel G-DNA-PW column is dedicated to the separation of large polynucleotides, such as DNA and RNA fragments of 500 to 5,000 base pairs. Figure 25 shows a calibration curve for doublestranded DNA on the G-DNA-PW column. The exclusion limits for double-stranded DNA fragments are lower than those for rrnas, indicating that double-stranded DNA fragments have a larger effective molecular weight in solution than rrnas of the same molecular weight. The packing has very large pores (>1000Å) and a small particle size (10µm). For the separation of large DNA fragments greater than 1,000 base pairs, a four-column system is typically required. Baseline resolution of DNA fragments up to 7,000 base pairs can be achieved, provided there is a two-fold difference in the chain length of the fragments. Figure 26 shows the elution of doublestranded DNA fragments, obtained from pbr322 DNA cleaved by both Eco and Bst NI, on four TSKgel G-DNA-PW columns in series. The eluted peaks were collected and subjected to polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, which showed almost complete separation of the 1060, 1857, and 4362 base pair fragments. Although lower flow rates typically yield better separations of most fragments, the resolution of the 1857 and 4362 base pair fragments was slightly greater at the higher flow rate, as shown in Figure 26B. TSKgel GMPW and TSKgel GMPW XL When the molecular weight range of the sample is broad or unknown, Tosoh Bioscience offers two mixed-bed columns, TSKgel GMPW and TSKgel GMPW XL, for analysis. The TSKgel GMPW column and its high resolution counterpart, TSKgel GMPW XL, are packed with the G2500, G3000 and G6000 PW or corresponding PW XL resins. They offer a broad molecular weight separation range. As shown in Figure 22, the calibration curve for polyethylene glycols and oxides on these mixed-bed columns is fairly shallow and is linear over the range of 100-1,000,000Da. The introduction of mixed-bed columns has made the problems of chromatographing polydisperse samples much easier. Previously, many two-column systems, such as TSKgel G3000PW and TSKgel G6000PW, were required to achieve good resolution with wide MW-range samples. The substitution of a TSK-GEL GMPW series column can save both time and money, compared with multi-column systems. Figure 25 Calibration curve for double-stranded DNA Figure 26 Base Pairs 8000 4000 2000 1000 400 100 10 20 24 28 32 36 Elution volume (ml) TSKgel G-DNA-PW, four 10µm, 7.8mm x 30cm Eco and Bst NI-cleaved pbr322 DNA, void volume determined with λ-dna 0.3M NaCl in 0.1M Tris-HCl, ph7.5, plus 1mM EDTA 0.15mL/min UV @ 260nm Separation of large DNA fragments on a TSKgel G-DNA-PW column A. 0.15mL/min B. 0.5mL/min c a b d 150 180 210 240 270 e f a b c d 50 60 70 80 TSKgel G-DNA-PW, four 10µm, 7.8mm x 30cm 60µL of Eco and Bst NI - cleaved pbr322 DNA, base pairs: a. 4362, b. 1857, c. 1060 & 928, d. 383, e. 121, f. 13 0.3M NaCl in 0.1M Tris-HCl, ph7.5, plus 1mM EDTA A. 0.15mL/min, B. 0.5mL/min UV @ 260nm e f
Applications Nucleic acids Desalting of nucleosides can be accomplished using the TSKgel G2500PW XL as depicted in Figure 27. Clearly, adenosine elutes after the void volume in the unbuffered water mobile phase. Polysaccharides TSK-GEL PW columns are recommended for polysaccharide analysis, due to their ability to separate a wide molecular weight distribution. Nonionic polysaccharides are the least complicated molecules to analyze by size exclusion chromatography because they seldom exhibit secondary interactions with solid support. Two TSK-GEL PW columns (TSKgel G5000PW and TSKgel G3000PW) in series are effective for the characterization of clinical dextran. Cationic samples can be adsorbed on the resin by electrostatic interaction. If the polymer is strongly cationic, a fairly high salt concentration is required to prevent ionic interactions. Figure 28 demonstrates the effect of increasing sodium nitrate concentration on peak shapes for a cationic polymer, DEAEdextran. A mobile phase of 0.5M acetic acid with 0.3M Na 2 SO 4 can also be used. An effective separation of the anionic hydrophilic glucosaminoglycan, hyaluronic acid, is shown in Figure 29 on a TSKgel G6000PW and TSKgel G4000PW column in series with 0.2M sodium chloride. Figure 28 Use of sodium nitrate to elute cationic polymers Figure 29 60 Separation of hyaluronic acid 80 0.1M NaNO 3 0.2M NaNO 3 0.4M NaNO 3 0.8M NaNO 3 TSKgel GMPW, two 17µm, 7.5mm x 60cm 0.5mL of 0.05-0.1% of the DEAE-dextran cationic polymer 0.1M, 0.2M, 0.4M or 0.8M NaNO 3 in water 0.5mL/min Size Exclusion Figure 27 Desalting of nucleosides A B C 1. Hyaluronic acid 2. Hyaluronic acid 3. Polyethylene oxide SE30 LS 1 3 2 Eluent: 0 10 20 30 TSKgel G2500PW XL, 7.8mm x 30cm A. 0.5 NaCl; B. uridine; C. adenosine distilled water UV @ 260nm 0 Temperature: 15 30 45 TSKgel G6000PW + G4000PW, two 7.5mm x 60cm hyaluronic acid 0.2M NaCl 0.9mL/min 40 C
Oligomers The TSKgel G-Oligo-PW column is designed for high resolution separations of nonionic and cationic oligomers. Figure 30 demonstrates excellent resolution of chito-oligosaccharides obtained by using the smaller, 6µm particle size packing in TSKgel G-Oligo-PW columns as compared with the resolution obtained with a TSKgel G2000PW column. The pore sizes in both TSKgel G-Oligo-PW and TSKgel G2000PW columns are about 125Å and both resins bear approximately 0.2µeq/mL of cationic groups. Because of the presence of cationic groups, neither column is recommended for separating anionic materials. However, for nonionic oligomers, TSKgel G-Oligo-PW columns provide higher resolution than TSKgel G2500PW XL columns. The calibration curve for hydrolyzed β-cyclodextrin on two TSKgel G- Oligo-PW is shown in Figure 31. Polymers Sodium polyacrylate, an anionic polymer, is effectively separated on two TSKgel GMPW columns in Figure 32. The addition of 0.01M NaNO 3 results in normal elution and peak shape overcoming the ionic repulsion between the anionic sample and the resin. Polyethyleneimine, a cationic polymer, is separated in Figure 33 on two TSKgel GMPW XL columns with a 0.5M acetic acid and 0.5M sodium acetate as mobile phase. Figure 30 Figure 31 Faster analysis and higher resolution of chito-oligosaccharideson a TSKgel G-Oligo-PW column A. TSKgel G2000PW B. TSKgel G-Oligo-PW 3 4 3 4 5 2 5 2 1 1 Calibration curve for oligosaccharides Molecular weight (Da) 2000 1000 800 600 400 200 14 16 18 Elution volume (ml) 30 40 15 20 A. TSKgel G2000PW, two 10µm, 7.5mm x 60cm columns in series B. TSKgel G-Oligo-PW, two 6µm, 7.8mm x 30cm columns in series 1. chitohexaose, 2. chitopentaose, 3. chitotetraose, 4. chitotriose, 5. chitobiose. distilled water TSKgel G-Oligo-PW, two 6µm, 7.8mm x 30cm hydrolyzed β-cyclodextrin distilled water UV @ 260nm
Figure 32 Figure 33 Effect of ionic strength on the elution of anionic polymers Separation of polyethyleneimine Water 0.01M NaNO 3 0.025M NaNO 3 0 10 20 40 0.05M NaNO 3 0.1M NaNO 3 60 80 100 Eluent: TSKgel GMPW XL, two 7.8mm x 30cm in series polyethyleneimine 0.5M acetic acid + 0.5M sodium acetate Size Exclusion TSKgel GMPW, two 17µm, 7.5mm x 60cm 0.5mL of 0.05-0.1% of the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid, an anionic polymer water, 0.01M, 0.025M, 0.05M or 0.1M NaNO 3 in water 0.5mL/min
Optimizing GFC with TSK-GEL PW and PW XL Selecting mobile phase buffers In an ideal SEC separation, the mechanism is purely sieving, with no chemical interaction between the column matrix and the sample molecules. In practice, however, a small number of weakly charged groups on the surface of all TSK-GEL PW type packings can cause changes in elution order from that of an ideal system. Fortunately, the eluent composition can vary greatly with TSK-GEL PW columns, to be compatible with a wide range of neutral, polar, anionic and cationic samples. Table IX lists appropriate eluents for GFC of all polymer types on TSK-GEL PW type columns. For some nonionic, nonpolar polymers, such as polyethylene glycols, normal chromatograms can be obtained by using distilled water. More polar ionic polymers may exhibit abnormal peak shapes or minor peaks near the void volume when eluted with distilled water, due to ionic interactions between the sample and residual charged groups on the resin surface. To eliminate ionic interactions, a neutral salt such as sodium nitrate or sodium sulfate is added to the aqueous eluent. Generally, a salt concentration of 0.1M to 0.5M is sufficient to overcome undesirable ionic interactions. Hydrophobic samples TSK-GEL PW-type resins are more hydrophobic than polysaccharide gels such as cross-linked dextran. The extent of hydrophobic interaction increases as the salt concentration of the eluent increases, but it can be reduced by the addition of an organic solvent modifier such as acetonitrile. Water-soluble organic solvents are frequently used as modifiers to suppress hydrophobic interactions between the sample and the resin surface. Modifiers are also used for optimizing the elution of both charged and neutral hydrophobic polymers. Typical examples for a variety of sample types are given in Table IX. All TSK-GEL PW-type column packings are compatible with 20% aqueous solutions of methanol, ethanol, propanol, acetonitrile, dimethyl formamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, formic acid, and acetic acid. In addition these columns can be run in 50% aqueous acetone. Table IX Recommended eluents for GFC of water-soluble polymers on TSK-GEL PW type columns Type of polymer Typical sample Suitable eluent Nonionic hydrophilic polyethylene glycol distilled water soluble starch, methyl cellulose, pullulan 0.01N NaOH dextran, hydroxyethyl cellulose, 20% DMSO polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylamide Buffer or salt solution (e.g., 0.1 0.5M NaNO 3 ) Nonionic hydrophobic polyvinylpyrrolidone Buffer or salt solution with organic solvent (e.g., 20% CH 3 CN in 0.1M NaNO 3 ) Anionic hydrophilic sodium chondroitin sulfate, sodium alginate, Buffer or salt solution (e.g., 0.1M NaNO 3 ) carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium polyacrylate, sodium hyaluronate Anionic hydrophobic sulfonated lignin sodium salt, Buffer or salt solution with organic solvent sodium polystyrenesulfonate (e.g., 20% CH 3 CN in 0.1M NaNO 3 ) Cationic hydrophilic glycol chitosan, DEAE-dextran, poly(ethyleneimine), 0.5M acetic acid with 0.3M Na 2 SO 4, poly(trimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) iodide salt or 0.8M NaNO 3 Cationic hydrophobic poly(4-vinylbenzyltrimethylammonium chloride), 0.5M acetic acid with 0.3M Na 2 SO 4 poly(n-methyl-2-vinylpyridinium) iodide salt Amphoteric hydrophilic peptides, proteins, poly-and oligosaccharides, DNA, RNA Buffer or salt solution (e.g., 0.1M NaNO 3 ) Amphoteric hydrophobic blue dextran, collagen, gelatin, hydrophobic proteins Buffer or salt solution with organic solvent hydrophobic peptides (e.g., 20% CH 3 CN in 0.1M NaNO 3 or 35 45% CH 3 CN in 0.1% TFA)
Ordering Information Analytical and preparative TSK-GEL Size Exclusion polymer-based column products: typical properties Part # Description ID Length Particle Min. Number Flow Rate (ml/min) Maximum (mm) (cm) Size (µm) Theoretical Range Max. Pressure Plates Drop (kg/cm 2 ) Stainless steel columns 08031 G-Oligo-PW 7.8 30 6 14,000 0.5 0.8 1.0 40 08032 G-DNA-PW 7.8 30 10 10,000 0.2 0.5 0.6 20 08020 G2500PW XL 7.8 30 6 14,000 0.5 0.8 1.0 40 08021 G3000PW XL 7.8 30 6 14,000 0.5 0.8 1.0 40 08022 G4000PW XL 7.8 30 10 10,000 0.3 0.8 1.0 20 08023 G5000PW XL 7.8 30 10 10,000 0.3 0.8 1.0 20 08024 G6000PW XL 7.8 30 13 7,000 0.3 0.8 1.0 20 08025 GMPW XL 7.8 30 13 7,000 0.3 0.8 1.0 20 05760 G1000PW 7.5 30 10 5,000 0.5 1.0 1.2 20 05761 G2000PW 7.5 30 10 5,000 0.5 1.0 1.2 20 08028 G2500PW 7.5 30 10 5,000 0.5 1.0 1.2 20 05762 G3000PW 7.5 30 10 5,000 0.5 1.0 1.2 20 05763 G4000PW 7.5 30 17 3,000 0.5 1.0 1.2 10 05764 G5000PW 7.5 30 17 3,000 0.5 1.0 1.2 10 05765 G6000PW 7.5 30 17 3,000 0.5 1.0 1.2 10 08026 GMPW 7.5 30 17 3,000 0.5 1.0 1.2 10 Size Exclusion 05105 G2000PW 7.5 60 10 10,000 0.5 1.0 1.2 40 08029 G2500PW 7.5 60 10 10,000 0.5 1.0 1.2 40 05106 G3000PW 7.5 60 10 10,000 0.5 1.0 1.2 40 05107 G4000PW 7.5 60 17 6,000 0.5 1.0 1.2 20 05108 G5000PW 7.5 60 17 6,000 0.5 1.0 1.2 20 05109 G6000PW 7.5 60 17 6,000 0.5 1.0 1.2 20 08027 GMPW 7.5 60 17 6,000 0.5 1.0 1.2 20 05150 G2000PW 21.5 60 17 10,000 1.0 6.0 8.0 20 08030 G2500PW 21.5 60 17 10,000 1.0 6.0 8.0 20 05151 G3000PW 21.5 60 17 10,000 1.0 6.0 8.0 20 05152 G4000PW 21.5 60 22 6,000 1.0 6.0 8.0 20 05153 G5000PW 21.5 60 22 6,000 1.0 6.0 8.0 20 05154 G6000PW 21.5 60 25 6,000 1.0 6.0 8.0 20 07926 G3000PW 55.0 60 20 4,500 15.0 25.0 30.0 15 07927 G5000PW 55.0 60 20 4,500 15.0 25.0 30.0 15
Ordering Information Analytical and preparative TSK-GEL Size Exclusion polymer-based column products: typical properties (continued) Part # Description ID Length Particle (mm) (cm) Size (µm) Guard columns 08034 Oligo Guard column 6.0 4.0 12.0 For G-Oligo-PW 08033 PW XL Guard column 6.0 4.0 12.0 For 7.8mm ID PW XL and G-DNA-PW (contains 3000PW packing) 06763 PW-L Guard column 7.5 7.5 12.0 For 7.5mm ID G1000PW and G2000PW (contains 2000PW packing) 06762 PW-H Guard column 7.5 7.5 12.0 For 7.5mm ID G2500PW through GMPW (contains 3000PW packing) 06757 PW-L Guard column 21.5 7.5 17.0 For 21.5mm ID G2000PW 06758 PW-H Guard column 21.5 7.5 17.0 For 21.5mm ID G2500PW through G6000PW 07924 PW Guard column 45.0 5.0 20.0 For 55mm ID G3000PW through G5000PW Bulk packing 08035 PW XL Top-Off, 1g wet resin 10.0 For all PW XL and G-DNA-PW