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Protein crystallography hanging drop multiwell plate

US7112241B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2003
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T117/1012
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention includes a microplate for performing crystallography studies. In particular, the microplate has a frame that includes a plurality of wells formed therein. Each well includes a first well and a second well. The first well includes a relatively large reservoir capable of receiving a reagent solution. The second well includes a relatively small reservoir having a substantially concaved form capable of receiving a protein solution and a reagent solution. The second well is suspended above the first well such that space on the plate is conserved and to enable protein crystal growth utilizing a hanging drop vapor diffusion crystallization process.

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