Protein structure in solution can be studied by small-angle X-ray scattering techniques at synchrotron radiation facilities. However
the structure of protein is prone to vary as the radiation damage induced by the intense X-ray beam during the experiments.
Purpose:
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This study aims to develop an automatic solution-sample- changing peristaltic device for biological small angle X-ray scattering experiment.
Methods:
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The injection pump PSD/4 of Hamilton is applied to eliminate the radiation damage of protein by minimizing the X-ray irradiation time of unit volume. In addition
automatic sample-changing
retrieving and cleaning was realized by the coordinated control of PSD/4
the alignment control stage and the sample/buffer control stage. Thus the experiment efficiency is improved.
Results:
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The scattering curves and gyration radius of lysozyme under stationary collection mode and peristaltic collection mode were measured by experiments carried out at biological small angle X-ray scattering beamline of Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF). And results show that this device can prevent radiation damage of sample efficiently.
Conclusion:
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The designed functionalities have been achieved as expected.
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