Solution phase electrophoresis device, components, and methods

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Apparatus – Electrophoretic or electro-osmotic apparatus

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C204S518000, C204S548000, C204S627000

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ABSTRACT:
A device for fluid phase electrophoresis, particularly solution phase isoelectric focusing, components thereof, and methods for use are presented.

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