Zinc chelated by iminodiacetic acid linked to an insoluble matrix binds human fibroblast interferon quite selectively at neutral pH in 0.15 M NaCL. On reduction of the pH and increase of the ionic strength, the interferon is eluted. Using a pH gradient at constant high ionic strength, good purification of the interferon can be obtained, up to a final specific activity of 108.5 units/mg of protein. Approximately 60% of the applied activity can be recovered.
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Edy et al. (1977) studied this question.