Amyloidosis causes the protein amyloid to be deposited within blood vessels in the skin and subcutaneous tissues, which may increase the fragility of the blood vessels, causing purpura. When a person develops bruising around the eyes or bruising after only light stoking, doctors may suspect amyloidosis.
Noun. 1. dialysis-separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes. chemical analysis, qualitative analysis-the act of decomposing a substance into its constituent elements.
A typical dialysis procedure for protein samples is as follows: Pre-wet or prepare the membrane according to instructions. Load sample into dialysis tubing or device. Dialyze for 1 to 2 h at room temperature. Change the dialysis buffer and dialyze for another 1 to 2 h. Change the dialysis buffer and dialyze overnight at 4Â°C.