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Inorganic and protein crystal growth - Similarities and differencesTransport and interface kinetic concepts for the design and control of inorganic crystal growth experiments are reviewed, and their applications and limitations in protein crystal growth are considered. It is suggested that the interfacial concentration gradients are steeper for faster crystallization, and that the interfacial concentration distributions for the protein and the precipitant can differ significantly. Results show that uniformity in crystal composition and steady-state conditions in growth kinetics are favored by larger sample size, since surface-tension gradients drive strong in microgravity experiments and in small samples on earth.
Document ID
19870028121
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Rosenberger, F.
(Utah, University Salt Lake City, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Crystal Growth
Volume: 76
ISSN: 0022-0248
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Accession Number
87A15395
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-1534
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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