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Positively charged membrane

US7223341B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2006
Grant dateMay 29, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2325/36
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a positively charged microporous membrane having a protein binding capacity of about 25 mg/ml or greater comprising a hydrophilic porous substrate and a crosslinked coating that provides a fixed positive charge to the membrane. The present invention further provides a positively charged microporous membrane comprising a porous substrate and a crosslinked coating comprising pendant cationic groups. The membranes of the present invention find use in a variety of applications including ion-exchange chromatography, macromolecular transfer, as well as detection, filtration and purification of biomolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, endotoxins, and the like.

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