Intrinsic viscosity calculated out of single point measurements for chondroitin-4-sulfate and chondroitin-6-sulfate solutions

Biophys Chem. 1998 Jun 9;72(3):307-12. doi: 10.1016/s0301-4622(98)00113-6.

Abstract

The differences in the structure of polymer chain between the chondroitin-4-sulfate (C4-S) and the chondroitin-6-sulfate (C6-S) are reflected in the intrinsic viscosity values calculated starting from the traditional methods of Huggins, Kraemer, Mead and Fouss, and Martin, and by the method for a single-point determination of intrinsic viscosity [eta]. For the range between 0.4 and 0.5% (w/v) concentrations, we get an agreement in the intrinsic viscosity values. The chains of both polymers present a flexible structure and are not ramified between 0.28 and 1.00% (w/v) concentrations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Chemical Phenomena
  • Chemistry, Physical
  • Chondroitin Sulfates / chemistry*
  • Solutions
  • Temperature
  • Viscosity

Substances

  • Solutions
  • Chondroitin Sulfates