Differences Between Techniques
• Amount of Protein
– Hanging drop, sitting drop, and capillary techniques use copious
amounts of protein and crystallizing agent
– Microbatch diffusion uses 300nl of protein per condition (in this
experiment)
– Microbatch allows use of same mother liquor for many
experiments
• Time
– Hanging drop, sitting drop, and capillary methods require a great
deal of time because solutions must be degassed
– Douglas robots only need initial set up and then the robot
completes the experiment