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Life Sciences
Life sciences are one of the most important areas of research in current times. Bruker AXS offers several solutions to support the efforts those working in this field.
A range of advanced X-ray diffraction instruments allows determination of the three-dimensional structure of proteins, nucleic acids, viruses and more. This helps to understand the function and mechanisms of action of these bio-molecules.
Recently, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy in the form of total reflection X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy has entered this stage. The method's strength in trace analysis on small sample quantities opens up to a wide range of applications. It is especially interesting in fields where the interaction of trace elements with biological systems is studied.
- S2 PICOFOX
Analytical X-ray solutions for clinical testing and protein research
In clinical laboratories blood samples are routinely tested for essential elements as well as toxic elements. Monitoring of the application of chemotherapeutical drugs require an accurate method for long-term examination using small amounts of patients’ blood.
The S2 PICOFOX TXRF spectrometer produces highly accurate quantification results of minute sample amounts without the need for complex and time-consuming preparation and instrument calibration.
In protein research the biological function of metals can be characterized with the help of the matrix-independent TXRF spectroscopy.