TABLE 2.
Estimated size of the MCS lignin fractions after preparative GPC
| Sample or fractiona | Avg MWb | Avg length (U)c |
|---|---|---|
| Original sample, prefractionation | 5,980 | 28.5 |
| Fraction 1* | 10,710 | 51.0 |
| Fraction 2 | 9,860 | 46.9 |
| Fraction 3 | 8,320 | 39.6 |
| Fraction 4 | 6,690 | 31.9 |
| Fraction 5* | 5,370 | 25.6 |
| Fraction 6 | 3,930 | 18.7 |
| Fraction 7 | 2,110 | 10.1 |
| Fraction 8* | 1,390 | 6.6 |
| Fraction 11 | 880 | 4.2 |
| Fraction 14* | 660 | 3.1 |
| Fraction 17* | 460 | 2.2 |
a
Asterisks indicate fractions that were used as the substrate in enzyme assays.
b
Size was determined by analytical GPC.
c
Polymer length is reported in number of units, based on the crude assumption that the average unit has an MW of 210.