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Electrophoresis, Capillary

Medical Definition:	A highly-sensitive (in the picomolar range, which is 10,000-fold more sensitive than conventional electrophoresis) and efficient technique that allows separation of proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates. (Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)
Guide Notes:	capillary refers to the highly sensitive equipment used; NIM
Previously Indexed:	Electrophoresis/methods (1980-1995)

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