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The pseudo-WPOA theory proves the validity of introducing diffraction crystallographic methods based on the kinematical diffraction theory into HREM stmcture analysis. 

Garman, E. F (1991). Modern methods for rapid X-ray diffraction data collection from crystals of macromolecules. In Methods in Molecular Biology, vol. 56, Crystallographic Methods and Protocols, Jones, C., MuUoy B. and Sanderson, M. R., eds. Humana Press. 

In theory single crystal methods can be effectively used for structure solution from powder diffraction X-ray data. However, in powder diffraction the number of peaks involved are limited, and hence the data-to-parameter ratio is very small, due to the transfer of the three-dimensional data to one dimension, namely, 29. In spite of the inherent shortcomings, conventional crystallographic methods such as Direct, Patterson and maximum entropy methods have been successfully applied to powder diffraction data. The most popular program, which uses reciprocal space methods for stmcture solution is EXPO. ... 

Apoenzyme prepared from muscle holoenzyme by treatment with charcoal is unstable and diflScult to crystallize (60, 61). Consequently, it has not so far been possible to solve the three-dimensional structure of apo-GAPDH by X-ray crystallographic methods. Suzuki and Harris (18) were able to prepare stable crystals suitable for X-ray diffraction analysis of both holo- and apoenzyme from the thermophile B. stearother-mophilus. GAPDH from this source is considerably more stable than enzyme from mesophiles (17, 18), and this stability is retained even in the absence of NAD (Fig. 9). Wonacott and colleagues (62, cf. 18) have shown that these holoenzyme crystals are orthorhombic with space group P2,2i2 the unit cell, like that of the lobster muscle enzyme, consists of four tetramers. Apoenzyme crystals were found to be monoclinic (space group P2i), and the unit cell consists of two tetramers. 

Much of our theoretical knowledge of distances between atoms in molecules, bond angles, diameters of atoms, and even volumes of functional groups has been confirmed and refined by X-ray crystallographic methods, especially diffraction.3... 

The anion of Zeise s salt has the structure shown in D. I. The dimensions shown were determined in a neutron diffraction study 102> which yielded far more precise results than x-ray crystallographic methods 103). This is to be expected... 

General discussion of intra- and intermolecular interactions 3 van der Waals interactions 3 Coulombic interactions 5 Medium effects on conformational equilibria 5 Quantum mechanical interpretations of intramolecular interactions 7 Methods of study 8 Introduction 8 Nmr and esr spectroscopy 8 Microwave spectroscopy (MW) 12 Gas-phase electron diffraction (ED) 12 X-ray crystallographic methods 13 Circular-dichroism spectroscopy and optical rotation 14 Infrared and Raman spectroscopy 18 Supersonic molecular jet technique 20 Ultrasonic relaxation 22 Dipole moments and Kerr constants 22 Molecular mechanic calculations 23 Quantum mechanical calculations 25 Conformations with respect to rotation about sp —sp bonds 27 Carbon-carbon and carbon-silicon bonds 28 Carbon-nitrogen and carbon-phosphorus bonds 42 Carbon-oxygen and carbon-sulphur bonds 48 Conformations with respect to rotation about sp —sp bonds Alkenes and carbonyl derivatives 53 Aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds 60 Amides, thioamides and analogues 75 Conclusions 83 References 84... 

Lastly, more creativity must be brought to teaching the subject. The use of optical transforms, computer education and other modern educational methods can provide much clearer understanding of diffraction methods. Finding clearer ways to teach what are difficult concepts will provide more insight and allow students to better analyze and use crystallographic methods. 

Most experimental structures are solved by X-ray crystallographic methods. The standard procedure for the determination of the 3-D arrangement of atoms involves the raw diffraction data (the intensities of the reflected X-ray beams or structure factors) and the refinement by a theoretical model based on an atomic model of the molecule in the case of proteins, this is the primary structure. The introduction of constraints is necessary for most diffraction experiments, in particular in the area of protein crystallography. Only with these can a chemically reasonable structure with the positions of all atoms in the molecule be obtained [288]. 

A detailed account of polymorphism and its relevance in the pharmaceutical industry is given elsewhere in this volume and in the literature [42,46,47]. This section will focus on the use of vibrational spectroscopy as a technique for solid-state analysis. However, it should be noted that these techniques must be used as an integral part of a multidisciplinary approach to solid-state characterisation since various physical analytical techniques offer complimentary information when compared to each other. The most suitable technique will depend on the compound, and the objectives and requirements of the analysis. Techniques commonly used in solid-state analysis include crystallographic methods (single crystal and powder diffraction), thermal methods (e.g. differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetry, solution calorimetry) and stmctural methods (IR, Raman and solid-state NMR spectroscopies). Comprehensive reviews on solid-state analysis using a wide variety of techniques are available in the literature [39,42,47-49]. 

The development of the structural study of CyDs in the last century has been summarized in several reviews [1-7]. In 1942, the crystallographic method was first applied to CyDs to determine molecular weight [8j. James et al. proposed a packing structure [9] for several crystalline complexes of a-CyD with small guest molecules in 1959. Preliminary crystallographic data of y -CyD complexes with benzene derivatives were reported in 1968 [10]. The crystal structure first solved by X-ray analysis in 1965 was that of the a-CyD complex with potassium acetate [11]. Structures of two other well-known CyDs, fi-CyD [12] and y-CyD [13, 14], were determined in 1976 and 1980, respectively. An up-to-date list of crystal structures determined by X-ray and/or neutron diffraction is collected in the Cambridge Crystallographic Database (http //www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/). 

Why should a supramolecular researcher be interested in solid-state NMR spectroscopy " After all, with advances in diffraction methods, it would appear that many if not most problems can be solved by crystallographic methods. A chief distinction between NMR and diffraction is that the former is a local-order technique, whereas the latter is a long-range-order technique. One... 

In any child presenting with obstructive symptoms by radiolucent stones the possibility of APRT deficiency should be considered, especially if the patient has a normal content of urate in serum and urine. When uric acid stones are identified by routine, chemical analysis, then additional confirmatory tests should be performed since there is no possibility of distinguishing between uric acid and DOA in a simple chemical analysis. Only a crystallographic method as for instance X-ray diffraction or infrared spectrophotometry detects the DOA compound (Fig. 10). As already mentioned, these stones are grayish blue and more friable than uric acid. Confirmation of the diagnosis provides the measurement of the APRT activity in erythrocyte hemolysates (3). All other members of a family should be screened for the APRT deficiency, because some might only have asymptomatic crystalluria. 

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