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This is one of several bottles of solutions used in protein crystal growth experiments on the Space Shuttle. Its handwritten label indicates that it held the enzyme Ribonuclease in a precipitant to activate the crystal growth process. Protein crystal growth experiments involved mixing proteins in different solutions to learn which combinations and conditions produced the best crystals for analysis.

Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, actively involved in experiments for Shuttle flights, gave this item and a large set of protein crystal growth equipment to the Museum in 2012.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Scientific Devices Dimensions 3-D: 8.9 x 2.5cm (3 1/2 x 1 in.)
 Materials Plastic
Rubber
Paper
Adhesive
Glass
 Inventory Number A20120281000 Credit Line Gift of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Center for Biological Sciences and Engineering Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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