Effects of Lyophilization on Metabolic Integrity of Red Blood Cells.

Abstract

The column needed for the HPLC assay of adenylates was changed to an aminopropyl column, when it was discovered that the old reverse phase column had to be cleaned extensively after every 4-5 biological samples were assayed. A new protocol for the aminopropyl column has been identified. With this protocol and column, we should be able to run at least 400-500 samples before having to clean the column. Thus, our overall efficiency will be greatly improved. The HPLC assay for glycolytic intermediates has been improved to resolve two overlapping peaks for key metabolites. This approach, plus installing a larger sample loop, should eliminate the need for fractionating samples prior to running the assay. A separate column and protocol for measuring the triosephosphate glycolytic intermediates has been identified, which should allow for guantitation of these previously difficult to assess compounds.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1994
Accession Number
ADA299442

Entities

People

  • John F. Carpenter

Organizations

  • University of Colorado Health

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood
  • Blood Cells
  • Cells
  • Drying
  • Freeze Drying
  • Glass
  • Glass Transition Temperature
  • Hemoglobin
  • Infrared Spectroscopy
  • Metabolism
  • Metabolites
  • Proteins
  • Quality Control
  • Rate Of Formation
  • Spectroscopy
  • Transition Temperature
  • Transitions

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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