Crystallization screening: the influence of history on current practice

Acta Crystallogr F Struct Biol Commun. 2014 Jul;70(Pt 7):835-53. doi: 10.1107/S2053230X1401262X. Epub 2014 Jun 27.

Abstract

While crystallization historically predates crystallography, it is a critical step for the crystallographic process. The rich history of crystallization and how that history influences current practices is described. The tremendous impact of crystallization screens on the field is discussed.

Keywords: crystallization screening.

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bacteria / chemistry
  • Crystallization / history*
  • Crystallization / instrumentation
  • Crystallization / methods
  • Crystallography, X-Ray / history*
  • Crystallography, X-Ray / instrumentation
  • Crystallography, X-Ray / methods
  • Diffusion
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, 21st Century
  • Humans
  • Phase Transition
  • Proteins / chemistry*
  • Volatilization

Substances

  • Proteins