Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Process or composition for determination of physical state... – Of crystal or crystalline material
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-21
2006-03-21
Gakh, Yelena G. (Department: 1743)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Process or composition for determination of physical state...
Of crystal or crystalline material
C436S179000, C436S180000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07015041
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
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Cornell Earl W.
Jaklevic Joseph M.
Nordmeyer Robert A.
Santarsiero Bernard D.
Schultz Peter G.
Gakh Yelena G.
Peters Howard M.
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