More information on Bio-SAXS experiments

Review articles
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Jacques, D. A. and J. Trewhella (2010). Small-angle scattering for structural biology — Expanding the frontier while avoiding the pitfalls. Protein Science 19(4): 642-657.
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Putnam, C. D., M. Hammel, et al. (2007). X-ray solution scattering (SAXS) combined with crystallography and computation: defining accurate macromolecular structures, conformations and assemblies in solution. Quarterly Reviews of Biophysics, 40(3): 191-285.
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Mertens, H. D. T. and D. I. Svergun (2010). Structural characterization of proteins and complexes using small-angle X-ray solution scattering. Journal of Structural Biology, 172(1): 128-141.
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Svergun, D. I. and M. H. J. Koch (2003). Small-angle scattering studies of biological macromolecules in solution. Reports on Progress in Physics, 66(10): 1735-1782.
Classic Texts
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Feigin, L. A. and D. I. Svergun (1987). Structure Analysis by Small-Angle X-ray and Neutron Scattering, Plenum Press/Springer.
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Glatter, O. and Kratky (1982). Small-angle X-ray Scattering. London, Academic Press.
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Guinier, A. and G. Fourne (1955). Small-Angle Scattering of X-Rays. New York, John Wiley and Sons.
Useful online resources
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2013 ACA BioSAS Training Workshop webpages. Contains tutorials, extensive lecture notes, software links with installation instructions, online tools, and much more
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SIBYLS beamline (ALS)
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A useful introductory tutorial in BioSAXS can be found at BIOISIS (ALS)
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The Small Angle X-ray Scattering Initiative for Europe (Saxier) also hosts a forum where you can ask questions about BioSAXS processing
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Biomolecular Solution Scattering Links (OU Medicine)
Software
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"BioXTAS RAW" the processing software we use at MacCHESS
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Biological Small Angle Scattering Group (EMBL Hamburg)
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SCATTER developed by Ivan Rodic and Rob Rambo. Estimates molecular weight without knowing concentration, evaluates flexibility, and contains many other important tools
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ScatterBrain, the SAXS data reduction program developed by the AustralianSynchrotron