| abstract |
The present invention relates to an improved expanded bed adsorption process for separating proteins from a milk source. In a particular embodiment, the present invention provides a method for separating milk protein, such as lactoferrin, from a milk source, comprising establishing an expanded bed adsorption column comprising a particulate matrix, applying a milk source to the substrate, and A brewing buffer comprising from about 0.3 to about 2.0 M sodium chloride is used to elute lactoferrin from the matrix. |