Physicochemical properties of synthetic encapsulation targets*
| Target . | Size (diameter; μm) . | Matrix . | Functional group . | Charge . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEAE Sepharose CL 6B | 45-165 | Agarose | Diethylaminoethyl | Positive |
| QAE Sephadex | 40-125 | Dextran | Quaternary aminoethyl | Positive |
| CM Sepharose CL 6B | 45-165 | Agarose | Carboxymethyl | Negative |
| Nylon monofilament | 350 | Polyamide | Amide | Negative |
| Sepharose CL 6B | 45-165 | Agarose | None | Neutral |
| Toyopearl HW 55S | 20-40 | Methacrylate polymer | Ether and hydroxyl | Neutral |
| Target . | Size (diameter; μm) . | Matrix . | Functional group . | Charge . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEAE Sepharose CL 6B | 45-165 | Agarose | Diethylaminoethyl | Positive |
| QAE Sephadex | 40-125 | Dextran | Quaternary aminoethyl | Positive |
| CM Sepharose CL 6B | 45-165 | Agarose | Carboxymethyl | Negative |
| Nylon monofilament | 350 | Polyamide | Amide | Negative |
| Sepharose CL 6B | 45-165 | Agarose | None | Neutral |
| Toyopearl HW 55S | 20-40 | Methacrylate polymer | Ether and hydroxyl | Neutral |
As stated by Sigma-Aldrich Company Ltd, Dorset, UK, except for Nylon monofilament, which was purchased from Shakespeare Fishing Tackle, Columbia,SC, USA.