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The approach of a solution of dilute, monodisperse, globular macromolecules to low-speed sedimentation equilibrium in an ultracentrifuge is simulated by numerical integration of the Lamm equation. Various combinations of overspeed time and angular velocity are used to assess the conditions needed to minimize the time it takes the solution to attain sedimentation equilibrium. The optimal overspeeding time and angular velocity are determined over a wide range of values of the molecular weight (relative molar mass) of the solute and the radial distance between the meniscus and base of the solution. The results may be expressed as simple functions which allow facile calculation of (a) the optimal overspeeding time and velocity, and (b) the time required to reach sedimentation equilibrium. The results are in reasonable agreement with previous analytical solutions which were based on several simplifying assumptions. The parameterized overspeeding procedure is shown to be robust over a wide range of conditions, and typically leads to a greater than 5-fold reduction in centrifugation time.

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Author

Ronald C. Chatelier

Publisher

Elsevier Science; Elsevier ; Elsevier Inc.; Elsevier BV (ISSN 0003-2697)

Published

1988

Language

EN

Field

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (Life Sciences)