Beamline Phone Number:
+44 (0) 1235 778451
Interim Principal Beamline Scientist:
Anna Warren
Tel: +44 (0) 1235 567455
E-mail: a[email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1235 778926
Determining whether a sample is of suitable size for testing on VMXm can be challenging. At the scale of crystals for the beamline (< 10 µm), visualising them effectively under a light microscope to identify typical crystalline facets can be difficult. This page serves as a guide, showcasing example crystals and projects that have been successful on VMXm. It is always recommended to contact the beamline staff if there is uncertainty about a sample, as they can provide guidance after reviewing images of the sample.
10 micron lysozyme crystals
Thin needles of a C3 Protease, measuring ~10 microns wide and 5 microns thick
Bovine Insulin measuring ~10 microns across
Needles of an iron binding protein which measure ~5 microns in width
Needle lysozyme crystals measuring sub 1um in their thinnest direction
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