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Advances in structure analysis using small-angle scattering in solution.

Dmitri I Svergun·Michel H J Koch
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The resolution and reliability of solution scattering models have been significantly improved by ab initio shape and domain structure determination, and by detailed modelling of macromolecular complexes using rigid-body refinement. Substantial progress has also been made in the quantitative analysis and modelling of assembly and folding processes, and intermolecular interactions.

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Dmitri I Svergun, Michel H J Koch. 2002. Advances in structure analysis using small-angle scattering in solution.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0959-440x(02)00363-9

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