Table I.
Molecular mass and diameter of compounds used
| Compound | Molecular Mass | Molecular Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| kD | nm | |
| BSA | 66 | 7.2a |
| Iodixanol | 1.55 | 1.3–2.1b |
| Dextran | 10c | 4.6a |
| Dextran | 20c | 6.6a |
| Dextran | 40c | 9.0a |
| Dextran | 150c | 17.0a |
Diameter excluding FITC. Data from Sigma (St. Louis) and Baron-Epel et al. (1988).
Diameters from shortest to longest axes.
Nominal (mean) mass.