Project

Synapt high definition mass spectrometer for protein complexes and micro organisms

Code
19201908
Duration
01 January 2009 → 31 December 2013
Funding
Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Analytical biochemistry
Keywords
protein complex spectrometer
 
Project description

the Synapt HDMS (q-IMS-TOF) is a new type of massspectrometer, an instrument that very accurately determines the weight of molecules. This device will be used primarily to gather information about the structure of proteins, the molecules also known as 'the machines' of the cel. Furthermore, the device will serve to better identify micro organisms, for example bacteria used in fermentation processes in the food-industry.