Question: A protein ( antibody ) solution becomes turbid and separates into two phases when cooled down e . g . at 5 degrees celsius in

A protein (antibody) solution becomes turbid and separates into two phases when cooled down e.g. at 5 degrees celsius in fridge. The two phases mix again homogeneously when the sample is heated up. Explain this phenomenon - so basically explain why this liquid-liquid phase separation happens in solution of monoclonal antibodies, considering the critical solution temperature.

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