NASA NTRS · 19890000476
Compact Apparatus Grows Protein Crystals
Abstract
Laboratory apparatus provides delicately balanced combination of materials and chemical conditions for growth of protein crystals. Apparatus and technique for growth based on hanging-drop method for crystallization of macromolecules. Includes pair of syringes with ganged plungers. One syringe contains protein solution; other contains precipitating-agent solution. Syringes intrude into cavity lined with porous reservoir material saturated with 1 mL or more of similar precipitating-agent solution. Prior to activation, ends of syringes plugged to prevent transport of water vapor among three solutions.
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Bugg, Charles E., Delucas, Lawrence J., Suddath, Fred L., Snyder, Robert S., Herren, Blair J., Carter, Daniel C., Yost, Vaughn H.. 1989-09-01. Compact Apparatus Grows Protein Crystals. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19890000476
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