Molecular Weight Distribution of Regenerated Silk Fibroin in Aqueous Solution

  • Jeong, Jae-Ho (Kangwon National University, School of Biotechnology and Bioengineering) ;
  • Hur, Won (Kangwon National University, School of Biotechnology and Bioengineering)
  • Published : 2003.10.22

Abstract

In order to investigate the properties of aqueous fibroin solution, the molecular weight distribution of silk fibroin was determined by gel filtration chromatography. The molecular weights spreaded from 200 kDa to less than 20 kDa. The distribution of molecular weight was significantly affected when the pH of solubilization solution is less than 1. Distributions of fibroin solution stored at various condition were also investigated.

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