Investigating the particle size, molecular weight, and thermal denaturation of lysozyme

15 Jan 2023

In this application note, the BeNano 90 Zeta was used to determine the particle size and molecular weight of lysozyme. The application note also demonstrates how lysozyme denaturation at high temperatures can be successfully carried out by utilizing the precise temperature-control system of the BeNano 90 Zeta.

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