harijay / protein-crystallization-gridmaker

A module of python classes that create 96 well crystallization screen dispense lists for the Formulatrix liquid handling robot

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The Platelib by Hari Jayaram writes out dispense lists for the formulatrix robot.
The examples files hopefully describe how to use the library.
Example file list :
example1.py 
example2.py
example3.py

The examples are self explanatory. If you have any doubts please email the author harijay at the google mail gmail D O 
and T com 

TODO:
Graphical display of 96 well plate 
Graphical user interface : Suggestions on library to use are welcome. Top contender something that will work on linux, 
mac and windows i.e javascript with css and a webapp ( cgi form) . Alternatively something as boring as Tcl_tk or flashy 
like Flex or JavaFx script. Please write in with suggestions and if you are interested in helping.
Incorporate automatic ph-gradients given Buffer Base and Acid. Also pH gradient using ternary buffer systems a la the 
following two papers


Novel buffer systems for macromolecular crystallization.
Newman J.
Acta Crystallogr D Biol Crystallogr. 2004 Mar;60(Pt 3):610-2. Epub 2004 Feb 25.
PMID: 14993709 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Optimization of buffer solutions for protein crystallization.
Gosavi RA, Mueser TC, Schall CA.
Acta Crystallogr D Biol Crystallogr. 2008 May;64(Pt 5):506-14. Epub 2008 Apr 19.
PMID: 18453686 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]