ÄKTA™ start chromatography system
Leave behind the hassle of time-consuming manual protein purification.
ÄKTA start™ is a preparative chromatography system for laboratory scale protein purification. ÄKTA start™ is designed as a stand-alone system, with intuitive design, simple flow path, and user-friendly interface. With ÄKTA start™ it is easy to purify a wide variety of proteins using built-in quick start methods or predefined templates, or by creating your own methods.
ÄKTA start™ can be combined with the Frac30 fraction collector, the user-friendly UNICORN™ start control software, and application-focused prepacked columns for an automated solution.
ÄKTA start™ offers the following features:
- Compact solution for quick and reliable one-step protein purification
- Sample injection and fraction collection options
- Quick start methods and templates for common purification techniques
- Intuitive touchscreen display and real-time monitoring
How to develop a protein purification strategy
Unlock expert guidance on designing and optimizing protein purification workflows using the Capture, Intermediate Purification, and Polishing (CiPP) strategy. This comprehensive eBook, created in partnership with Cytiva, is your go-to resource for building efficient, scalable purification protocols.
What’s inside the eBook
- A step-by-step breakdown of the CiPP strategy
- Guidance on selecting chromatography techniques based on protein properties
- Real-world application examples for tagged, untagged, and antibody proteins
- Selection guides for prepacked chromatography columns
- Tips for using ÄKTA™ systems and Cytiva resins
- Troubleshooting advice and analytical assay recommendations
Protein purification troubleshooting guide
To resolve your protein purification challenges, explore detailed troubleshooting tips from Cytiva that cover a variety of issues including pressure and flow rate and retention time, to purity and resolution. Gain practical insights to optimize your protein yields and purity, and accelerate your research.
Customizable automation streamlines protein purification
Discover how ÄKTA™ chromatography systems automate and enhance the efficiency, reproducibility, and scalability of protein purification workflows


















