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Protein Crystallization in Space: Characterization of the Effect of Microgravity on the Crystal Growth Behavior of Lipases (PCS)
03.22.12

Overview | Description | Applications | Operations | Results | Publications | Images

Experiment/Payload Overview

Information provided courtesy of the Energia website.
Brief Summary

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Principal Investigator

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Co-Investigator(s)/Collaborator(s)

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Sponsoring Space Agency

Roscosmos

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ISS Expedition Duration:

October 2007 - April 2008



Expeditions Assigned

16

Previous ISS Missions

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Experiment/Payload Description

Research Summary

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Description

Characterize the effect of microgravity on the crystal growth behaviour of lipases. Compare the 3D crystal structures of protein crystals obtained on the earth and in space.

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Applications

Space Applications

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Earth Applications

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Operations

Operational Requirements

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Operational Protocols

Grow protein crystals under microgravity.

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Results/More Information

Protein crystals grown under microgravity and photo information recorded on a flash card.

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Related Web Sites
  • Energia - Science Research on the ISS Russian Segment

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    Publications

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    Images

    Information provided by the investigation team to the ISS Program Scientist's Office.
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