Figure 1
Schematic of the FFCS pipeline. Initial crystals are optimized in SWISSCI MRC-3 plates and tested for DMSO resilience. Plates are stored in Rock Imager systems at 4°C or 20°C and are imaged at regular intervals. Selected fragments are contactlessly transferred from small-volume stock solutions to preselected crystal drops with the Echo liquid-handling device. Subsequent semi-automated crystal harvesting, supported by the Crystal Shifter robot, allows the efficient freezing of soaked crystals. |