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NSRRC BL15A1
National Synchroton Radiation Research Center Taiwan SAM Automounter
Multiple-Wavelength Anomalous Dispersive and Monochromatic Protein Crystallography
Biological Crystallography (BX, MX, PX) is a technique used to determine the 3-dimensional structures of biological molecules such as proteins, viruses and nucleic acids (RNA and DNA) to a resolution higher than ~5 Angstrom. From the studies of this structural information, the detailed mechanism of the biological functions carried out by those macromolecules in living cells and organisms can be elucidated. The x-rays deflected ("scattered") by a single crystal of biological molecules concentrate into sharp intense spots (crystal diffraction pattern), and the structure of the biological molecule can be determined by analysis of the intensities and positions of the diffraction spots.
Energy range: 5.6 ~ 15.5 keV (2.21 Å ~ 0.8 Å)1
Contacts
Chung-Kuang Chou
Jean, Yuch-Cheng
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Tools
We recommend the following tools for their compatibility and ease-of-use.
| Recommended | Accepted | |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Style | Uni-Puck | Uni-Puck |
| Mount/Loop Style | MicroMounts™ & MicroLoops™ LD | Any |
| Rod Length | 14-18mm/SPINE | 14-18mm/SPINE |
| Base Style | B1A-Reusable | B1A-Reusable, B1-R, B3-R, B3S-R |
Sample Preparation Kits
Convenient kits of compatible assemblies of MiTeGen recommended products
Beamline Sample Preparation Kits are available in 3 aperture size assortments based on your crystal sizes and include:
- Assemblies of 100 Crystal Mounts, on 18 mm pins, available in the following assortment:
- 20 x Dual-Thickness MicroLoops ™ LD (5 each of 10, 20, 30 and 50 μm aperture sizes)
- 40 x Dual-Thickness MicroMount ™ (10 each of 75, 100, 150 and 200 μm aperture sizes)
- 20 x Dual-Thickness MicroLoops ™ (5 each of 300, 400, 500 and 600 μm aperture sizes)
- 20 x MicroMeshes ™ (5 each of 10, 25, 50 and 25L μm aperture sizes)
- Installed in 100 B5-R reusable bases or 100 regular bases
- Packaged and stored in 5 MiTeGen base holders
Uni-puck Starter Kit 2 includes:
- (7) Universal V-1 Pucks
- (1) Double Puck Loading Dewar with Lid
- (1) Puck Wand
- (1) Puck Dewar Loading Tool
- (1) Puck Separator Tools
- (1) Shelved Puck Shipping Cane
- (1) Bent Cryo-Tong
- (1) Cryo Express Dry Shipper (CX100)
- (1) Shipping case for CX100
*custom kits are available, contact MiTeGen with specific requests.
Order Beamline Kits
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Small Aperture Assortment Beamline Sample Preparation Kit
100 Dual Thickness MicroMounts™ (25 each of 10, 20, 30 and 50 μm aperture DT MicroMounts™) On standard... -
Medium Aperture Assortment Beamline Sample Preparation Kit
100 Dual Thickness MicroMounts™ (25 each of 75, 100, 150 and 200 μm aperture DT MicroLoops™) On standard... -
Large Aperture Assortment Beamline Sample Preparation Kit
100 Dual Thickness MicroLoops™ (25 each of 300, 400, 500 and 600 μm aperture DT MicroLoops™) On standard... -
Universal Puck (Uni-Puck) Starter Kits
To get you up–and–running sending samples to the beamline in easy-to-order bundles. Full Description