Bioprocessing Part 3: Purification


Summary

This video provides a comprehensive overview of how biotechnology is utilized in various areas like food and clothing production through fermentation, recovery, and purification processes. It explains the concept of fermentation as cell farming and highlights the importance of separating the product from contaminants during the recovery stage. The video delves into the primary operations of purification, emphasizing chromatography and filtration as essential steps. It details the extraction of the Green Fluorescent Protein through processes like cell rupture and column chromatography, ultimately resulting in a concentrated solution of the desired protein through ultrafiltration and diafiltration methods.


Introduction to Biotechnology

Explanation of how biotechnology is used in various aspects of life including food, clothing, fuels, and plastics, focusing on fermentation, recovery, and purification processes.

Fermentation Process

Description of fermentation as cell farming to harvest products.

Recovery Process

Separation of the product from contaminants in the recovery process.

Purification Overview

Introduction to the typical purification process used in manufacturing, highlighting its compatibility with cells and materials.

Chromatography and Filtration

Explanation of the primary operations in purification: chromatography and filtration.

Target Protein Extraction

Process of extracting the target protein, Green Fluorescent Protein, through various stages including cell rupture and mixing with buffering solutions.

Column Chromatography

Detailed explanation of column chromatography focusing on the separation of proteins based on physical properties and the use of charged chromatography beads.

Ultrafiltration

Description of ultrafiltration process for separating retained products and permeate, leading to a concentrated solution of the desired protein.

Diafiltration and Concentration

Explanation of diafiltration process and concentration methods for Green Fluorescent Protein.

Final Steps in Purification

Overview of the final purification steps including the addition of Ammonium Sulfate, Diafiltration, and preparation for the purification process.

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