How is the Molecular Weight of Polysaccharides Calculated? How is the Standard Curve for Dextran Standards Prepared?
Calculation of Polysaccharide Molecular Weight
1. Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) or High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
These are common methods for determining the molecular weight of polysaccharides. The molecular weight is calculated by comparing the sample to standards of known molecular weight, using the sample's retention volume in the chromatographic column.
2. Light Scattering Method
This method utilizes the scattering of laser light by proteins or polysaccharides in solution to calculate the molecular weight. Common techniques include dynamic light scattering (DLS) and static light scattering (SLS).
3. Capillary Electrophoresis
This technique can also be used to determine the molecular weight of certain polysaccharides.
4. Mass Spectrometry
For smaller and relatively simpler polysaccharides, mass spectrometry can directly measure the molecular weight.
Preparation of Standard Curve for Dextran Standards
1. Preparation of Standard Solution
Prepare a series of dextran standard solutions at different concentrations, such as 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 mg/mL.
2. Analysis Method
Choose an appropriate analytical method, such as UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy or fluorescence spectroscopy, to measure the absorbance of each standard solution.
3. Plotting the Standard Curve
Plot the standard curve on paper or using software (e.g., Excel), where the X-axis represents the concentration of dextran, and the Y-axis represents absorbance or fluorescence intensity.
4. Sample Measurement
Measure the unknown concentration of the sample in the same manner and use the standard curve to calculate its concentration.
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