Creative Biolabs provides the professional custom service in small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) studies of membrane proteins. Based on our rich expertise and unparalleled technology platforms, we sincerely look forward to assisting worldwide researchers with their cutting-edge projects.
In the past few decades, SAXS has gained increasing significance in studies of biological macromolecules. In a typical SAXS experiment, the elastic scattering of X-rays traveling through the sample at small angles (e.g. 0.1o - 10o) is recorded. From the recorded scattering, researchers can obtain the shape, size, molecular weight, and low-resolution (> 1 nm) internal structure of the sample. This technique can be applied to both crystalline and non-crystalline samples with either liquid or solid form.
In contrast to other structural determination methods like NMR, X-ray crystallography and/or cryo-EM, SAXS has the following unique advantages:
With powerful equipment and experienced and knowledgeable scientists, Creative Biolabs now provides first-class SAXS service for structural studies of membrane proteins in micelle/liposome/nanodisc/amphipol formats. Our powerful detergent screening platform and lipid screening platform can help to find the best solubilizing and stabilizing reagents and conditions. Of note, using this technique, the structural information of not only the membrane proteins but also their solubilizing or stabilizing materials (e.g. the width of lipid bilayers, the size and shape of liposomes and nanodiscs) can be acquired. This characterization service can be conducted individually or in combination with our NMR, X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM services in the structure determination of membrane proteins of membrane proteins.
Creative Biolabs is always happy to pave the way for you in your membrane protein-related projects. We are happy to provide well-tailored, one-stop service from the initial protein synthesis, stabilization, purification to final characterization and application. Our experienced scientific team is glad to work closely with you step by step to guarantee the most reliable and satisfactory outcome. Please do not hesitate to inquire us to discuss your project with us.
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