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Microlytic Microfluidic Technology - Crystal FormerMicrolytic Crystallization Kits
| Crystal Former
| Crystal Former XL
| Smart Screen
| PurePEGs
| Accessories
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Finally, microfluidics in a simple-to-use device!
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The Crystal Former™ is designed for straightforward crystal growth. It is made of an optically clear polymer enhanced with proprietary surface treatments. Crystals grown using the Crystal Former can be extracted from the chip and immediately investigated by X-ray diffraction.
The Crystal Former™ consists of 16 reaction channels, each providing access to two inlets for loading protein and precipitant solutions. The channels are covered by a thin removable foil. The crystallization channel volume is 150 nl; however, it is recommended that users load at least 200 nl to allow for proper loading of the channel.
The inlets and reaction chambers of Crystal Former™ can be thoroughly sealed using sealing film or tape.
The reaction channels are spaced 4.5 mm apart to allow compatibility with multichannel pipettes and liquid handling robots.
| Product | Cat. No. | Amount | Price (EUR) | Buy |
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| Crystal Former™ - 10 device package | CF-10 | 10 pcs. | 520,00 |  |
| Crystal Former™ - 50 device package | CF-50 | 50 pcs. | 2.350,00 | |
| Crystal Former™ - 100 device package | CF-100 | 100 pcs. | 4.510,00 | |
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Thaumatin, Catalase and Myoglobin crystals grown in the Crystal Former™
Terese Bergfors Proof Statement:
"The equilibration kinetics is a major determinant in the success or failure of a crystallization trial. The Microfluidic Crystal Former™ offers a unique method for exploring the phase diagram and for manipulating the equilibration kinetics. The kinetics in different methods can be strikingly different, even when the same precipitant is used. Therefore it makes good sense to try different ones, especially when screening, but also in the optimization phase. We use the Crystal Former™ as part of our overall crystallization strategy. The sample volume requirements are modest and it is easy to use. The students can set it up in minutes."
Terese Bergfors, Uppsala University, Sweden
"The equilibration kinetics is a major determinant in the success or failure of a crystallization trial. The Microfluidic Crystal Former™ offers a unique method for exploring the phase diagram and for manipulating the equilibration kinetics. The kinetics in different methods can be strikingly different, even when the same precipitant is used. Therefore it makes good sense to try different ones, especially when screening, but also in the optimization phase. We use the Crystal Former™ as part of our overall crystallization strategy. The sample volume requirements are modest and it is easy to use. The students can set it up in minutes."
Terese Bergfors, Uppsala University, Sweden
Please contact xtals@jenabioscience.com with questions or inquiries.