Rigaku BioSAXS-1000 AUTO biological SAXS system for the home lab

Rigaku has introduced the BioSAXS-1000 AUTO for experimental biological SAXS (small angle X-ray scattering) workflow in the home lab. The instrument combines the BioSAXS-1000 system with automatic sample handling, data collection and data analysis for biological solution scattering experiments.

Integral to the product is a state-of-the-art SAXS analysis pipeline, called AAP (automatic analysis pipeline), that uses automated modules from the  comprehensive ATSAS program suite. The automatic ATSAS-based pipeline automates data processing steps such as profile averaging and buffer subtraction as well as data analysis steps such as Guinier and Porod analyses, P(r) calculation, ab initio shape determination and evaluation. The end result of AAP is a summary of results for several concentrations of the user’s protein solution, presented in an easy-to-review format with hyperlinks to visualise the data and models.