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Table 5.3: Comparison of the elastic modulus for 12%BSA solution at 90°C with different chemical treatments.

Treatment of 12%(w/w)BSA solutions	G' (Pa) at 90°C
BSA(control)	2715
BSA + 8M Urea	3106
BSA + 8M Urea + 10mM iodoacetate	878.7
BSA + 50µl/ml mercaptoethanol	16790