affinity chromatography

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An expression characterizing the particular variant of chromatography in which the unique biological specificity of the analyte and ligand interaction is utilized for the separation.
Source:
PAC, 1993, 65, 819. 'Nomenclature for chromatography (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 826 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365040819)
See also:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 145 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)