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Read more at: Biophysical and Biochemical Instrumentation

Biophysical and Biochemical Instrumentation

The MPACC facility contains 3 AKTA Pure systems for analytical and prep grade purification of proteins (please note these are low pressure systems, not HPLC), instruments for spectroscopy (UV-Vis absorbance, CD, fluorescence, stopped-flow) and binding measurements (auto iTC 200, MST, Octet). Additional instruments include a qPCR machine, gel documentation and trans-blot transfer systems.

 

Read more at: The Fermentation Suite

The Fermentation Suite

MPACC houses a fermentation lab for members wishing to do recombinant protein expression in E.coli or yeast systems. All work performed in this lab is at Containment Level 1 and must be covered by a current biological risk assessment approved by the Departmental Biological Safety Officer, Dr. Richard Turner (rmt35@cam.ac.uk). Inquiries regarding the fermentation and C.elegans facilities should be sent to mpacc@ch.cam.ac.uk

Read more at: The Tissue Culture Suite

The Tissue Culture Suite

Our tissue culture facility contains two Microbiological Safety Cabinets for standard cell culture work and another one exclusively dedicated to induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) work. We provide the equipment required for standard cell biology techniques, including access to a Cytoflex flow cytometer. All users must attend a training course at CRUK. All work performed in this lab is at Containment Level 1 and must be covered by a current biological risk assessment approved by the Departmental Biological Safety Officer, Dr.

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