This weak cation-exchange medium is designed for purification of proteins, nucleic acids, and peptides. It uses highly crosslinked agarose microspheres functionalized with carboxymethyl groups. The weak-acid ligand provides pH-dependent cation-exchange selectivity. A lysozyme adsorption capacity of 85 mg/mL supports preparative downstream purification. The medium combines high linear flow with relatively low backpressure. Low nonspecific adsorption contributes to product recovery and consistent performance. Broad chemical compatibility supports common buffers, alkaline cleaning, denaturants, and ethanol. The matrix tolerates the specified steam treatment in water. The resin is suitable for scalable capture, intermediate purification, and polishing operations.
Specification
Model: CM Seplife XL Appearance: White spherical gel, odorless and tasteless Type: Weak cation-exchange medium Matrix: Seplife XL microspheres Ligand: Carboxymethyl Particle size: 45-165 µm Lysozyme adsorption capacity: 85 mg/mL Ion-exchange capacity: 0.10-0.14 mmol/mL Maximum flow rate: 750 cm/h Pressure resistance: 0.3 MPa Operating temperature: 4-30°C Long-term pH stability: 4-13 Short-term CIP pH stability: 2-14 Chemical compatibility: Common aqueous buffers, 1 mol/L sodium hydroxide, 8 mol/L urea, 8 mol/L guanidine hydrochloride, and 70% ethanol Heat resistance: 121°C in water for 30 min
Features
Weak carboxymethyl exchange 85 mg/mL lysozyme capacity Up to 750 cm/h flow Low operating backpressure Broad chemical resistance Steam-tolerant matrix Low nonspecific adsorption Suitable for process-scale purification