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A Sample Preparation Pipeline for Microcrystals at the VMXm Beamline
JoVE Journal
Biochemistry
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JoVE Journal Biochemistry
A Sample Preparation Pipeline for Microcrystals at the VMXm Beamline
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09:00 min

June 17, 2021

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Chapters

  • 00:05Introduction
  • 00:42Instrument and Blotting Parameter Set-up
  • 02:53Crystal Harvest Process
  • 04:01Light Microscopy for Sample Density Assessment
  • 04:30Scanning Electron Microscopy for Sample Assessment
  • 05:38Grid Preparation for the Diffraction Experiments at VMXm
  • 06:47Results: Analysis of the Microcrystals on the Grids
  • 08:24Conclusion

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The signal-to-noise ratio of data is one of the most important considerations in performing X-ray diffraction measurements from microcrystals. The VMXm beamline provides a low-noise environment and microbeam for such experiments. Here, we describe sample preparation methods for mounting and cooling microcrystals for VMXm and other microfocus macromolecular crystallography beamlines.

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