Macromolecular Crystallography

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
What the facility does

X-ray diffraction of macromolecular crystals

Areas of expertise

Determination of three-dimensional atomic structures of proteins, nucleic acids and carbohydrates. Used for molecular interaction studies, inhibitor development, and other applications.

Research services

X-ray diffraction

Sectors of application
  • Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment

Equipment

Function

X-ray diffractometer; rotating anode generator and imaging plate area detector

X-ray diffraction