Removal of polymers from a solution by using macrocylces and/or hydrophobic particles

Abstract

A method for removing free polymers present in a solution containing a hydrophobic protein, wherein the method comprises (a) contacting the solution containing the free polymers not bound to the hydrophobic protein, with a macrocycle and/or a hydrophobic particle so that the free polymers bind to the macrocycle and/or hydrophobic particle to obtain a complex of said polymers and the macrocycle and/or hydrophobic particle, and (b) removing the complex of polymer and the macrocycle and/or hydrophobic protein from the solution. Macrocycles and a kit containing a macrocycle and/or hydrophobic particle to be employed in the method.

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