COMPARISON OF EGG-WHITE PROTEINS - EFFECT OF ELECTROPHORETIC CONDITIONS

The electrophoretic patterns of whole egg-white proteins have been determined for a variety of species from several avian orders using standard techniques of cellulose acetate strip electrophoresis. The results obtained have been correlated with immunological measurements made on ovalbumin. It is concluded that the nature of the separation media and the buffers used must be considered if meaningful comparisons are to be made between different studies. More information on both intra- and inter-group comparisons are necessary before the full significance of the patterns can be assessed and related to immunological data. © 1979.