National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Capillary Electrophoresis
An electrophoresis procedure, in which a sample is introduced into a capillary tube and the components are separated by the application of high voltage. Due to the large surface to volume ratio, cooling is more efficient, allowing use of higher voltages. As a result, separation occurs more quickly and sensitivity is increased. The technique allows for separation of proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Capillary Electrophoresis (C17637)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C17637. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Polymeric deep eutectic solvents-functionalized carbon nanotubes: a synergistic buffer additive for enhanced enantioseparation in capillary electrophoresis. — Anal Bioanal Chem, 2026-10-06 (PMID 42836983; literature)
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- A clinical decision support framework for automated M-protein isotype classification from capillary zone electrophoresis immunotyping signals. — Clin Chim Acta, 2026-09-25 (PMID 42790615; literature)
- From One-to-One Complexation to Multisite Binding: Analytical Transport Coefficients and Mechanistic Diagnostics in Chiral Capillary Electrophoresis. — Electrophoresis, 2026-09-22 (PMID 42773733; literature)
What it is
An electrophoresis procedure, in which a sample is introduced into a capillary tube and the components are separated by the application of high voltage. Due to the large surface to volume ratio, cooling is more efficient, allowing use of higher voltages. As a result, separation occurs more quickly and sensitivity is increased. The technique allows for separation of proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C17637. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
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