Removal of fatty acids from serum albumin by Lipidex 1000 chromatography.

Fatty acids can be effectively removed from serum albumin preparations by a single passage through a column of Lipidex 1000 at 37 degrees C. The procedure is easier and milder and shows a better (nearly quantitative) recovery of protein than charcoal treatment. The ability for fatty acid binding by the protein is not affected by either procedure.