Figure 7.
Partition and retention studies of α -lactalbumin, myoglobin, and lactoferrin into HLT2 (A) and VEQ3 (B) hydrogels. Black bar: Initial amount of protein added above gel (~ 0.3 mg); Checkered bar: Percent of protein partitioned into the hydrogel after 24 hours; Gray bar: Percent of protein retained within the gel after 1 week.