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Object[Protocol, DynamicLightScattering]

A dynamic light scattering (DLS) experiment

Organizational Information

    Name

    Name of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: _String
    Pattern Description: A string.

    ID

    ID of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: _String
    Pattern Description: The ID of this object.

    Object

    Object of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Object[Protocol, DynamicLightScattering, _String]
    Pattern Description: The object reference of this object.

    Type

    Type of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression

    Notebook

    Notebook this object belongs to.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Pattern Description: An object of that matches ObjectP[Object[LaboratoryNotebook]].

    Author

    The investigator who created this protocol.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

General

    DateConfirmed

    The date on which the protocol first entered processing or a backlog.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    DateEnqueued

    The date on which the protocol was accepted and added to the queue.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    DateStarted

    The date on which the protocol moved from the front of the queue to begin running in the lab.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    DateCompleted

    The date on which the last step of this protocol's execution was finished.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    DateCanceled

    The date on which the protocol was canceled and removed from the queue.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    Script

    The script that created this protocol.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SubprotocolScripts

    All scripts generated by this protocol as a list of subprotocols.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    Site

    The ECL site at which this protocol was executed.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SamplesIn

    Input samples for this analytical or preparative experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ContainersIn

    Any containers containing this protocols' SamplesIn.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    NumberOfReplicates

    Indicates the number of times the experiment is repeated with identical parameters.
    Format: Single
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0, 1]

    Status

    The current status of the protocol.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: ProtocolStatusP

    CheckpointProgress

    A listing of all the checkpoints passed in the execution of this protocol.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Name

      Header: Name
      Class: String
      Programmatic Pattern: _String

    [[2]] Start Time

      Header: Start Time
      Class: Date
      Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    [[3]] End Time

      Header: End Time
      Class: Date
      Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ|Null

    SubprotocolDescription

    A short title indicating what this subprotocol accomplishes.
    Format: Single
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: _String

    BatchedUnitOperations

    The individual batches of the protocol, as they will be executed in the lab.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ReplacementProtocol

    If this protocol was aborted due to technical reasons, links to the replacement protocol run in its place.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    Sterile

    Indicates if the protocol is performed in a sterile environment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    LiquidHandlingLog

    The instrumentation trace file that monitored and recorded the execution of this robotic liquid handling.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    PooledSamplesIn

    The members of SamplesIn gathered into the pools that are mixed in each AliquotContainer.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: {ObjectReferenceP[Object[Sample]]..}

    NestedIndexMatchingSamplesIn

    The members of SamplesIn gathered into the pools that are mixed in each AliquotContainer.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: {ObjectReferenceP[Object[Sample]]..}

    InitialNitrogenPressure

    The pressure data of the nitrogen gas source before starting the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    NitrogenPressureLog

    The pressure log for the nitrogen gas source for the relevant section of the facility.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    InitialCO2Pressure

    The pressure data of the CO2 gas source before starting the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    CO2PressureLog

    The pressure log for the CO2 gas source for the relevant section of the facility.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    InitialArgonPressure

    The pressure data of the argon gas source before starting the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    HoldOrder

    Indicates if the queue position of this protocol should be strictly enforced, regardless of the available resources in the lab.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Priority

    Indicates if this protocol should be prioritized to start at the given StartDate, have dedicated operation for its entirety, and not be interrupted by other protocols.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    StartDate

    The date at which this protocol should be prioritized to start.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    Branch

    The git branch that this protocol should be run on.
    Format: Single
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: _String

    AssayType

    The dynamic light scattering (DLS) assay that is run. SizingPolydispersity makes a single DLS measurement that provides information about the size and polydispersity of particles in the input samples. IsothermalStability makes multiple DLS measurements at a single temperature over time. B22kD makes DLS measurements at various dilutions of a sample below 25 mg/mL to calculate the diffusion interaction parameter (kD) and the second virial coefficient (B22). G22 makes DLS measurements at various dilutions of a sample above 20-100 mg/mL to calculate the Kirkwood-Buff Integral (G22) at each dilution concentration.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: DynamicLightScatteringAssayTypeP

    Instrument

    The multimode spectrophotometer used to make DLS measurements for this experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    NumberOfReplicate Concentrations

    The number of wells of the AssayContainer(s) that each concentration of input sample (from the DilutionCurve(s) or SerialDilutionCurve(s)) is added to. At least two replicates at each concentration are required for B22kD and G22 assays.
    Format: Single
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0, 1]

    SamplePreparationPlate

    The container into which input samples are transferred (or in which input sample dilutions are performed when AssayType is B22kD or G22) before centrifugation and transferring samples into the AssayContainer(s) for DLS measurement.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SamplePreparationPlate Manipulation

    A sample manipulation protocol used to transfer and dilute the input samples in the SamplePreparationPlate.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SampleVolume

    When AssayType is SizingPolydispersity or IsothermalStability, the amount of each input sample that is transferred into the SamplePreparationPlate before centrifugation and transfer of input samples into the AssayContainer(s) for DLS measurement.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Microliter]

    SampleLoadingVolume

    The amount of each input sample, or each concentration of the DilutionCurve, that is loaded into an individual well of the AssayPlate.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Microliter]

    Temperature

    The sample temperature at which DLS measurements are made.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 degree Celsius
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Celsius]

    EquilibrationTime

    The length of time for which the samples are held at the Temperature before the first DLS measurement is made.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 second
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Second]

    NumberOfAcquisitions

    For each DLS measurement, the number of series of speckle patterns that are each collected over the AcquisitionTime to create the measurement's autocorrelation curve.
    Format: Single
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0, 1]

    AcquisitionTime

    For each DLS measurement, the length of time that each acquisition generates speckle patterns to create the measurement's autocorrelation curve.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 second
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Second]

    AutomaticLaserSettings

    Indicates if the LaserPower and DiodeAttenuation are automatically set at the beginning of the assay by the Instrument to levels ideal for the samples.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    LaserPower

    The percent of the max laser power that is used to make DLS measurements.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 percent
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Percent]

    DiodeAttenuation

    The percent of scattered signal that is allowed to reach the avalanche photodiode.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 percent
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Percent]

    CapillaryLoading

    The loading method for capillaries.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Robotic | Manual

    RunTime

    The length of time for which the instrument is expected to run given the specified parameters.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 minute
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]

    CalibrationStandardIntensity

    The most recent scattered light intensity of a standard sample in counts per second.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]

Replicate Experiments

    Template

    The protocol whose option selections should be selected as the default options for this protocol.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ProtocolsTemplated

    Protocols which were generated using this protocol's options as a starting point for its option defaults.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Sample Preparation

    PreparatoryUnitOperations

    A list of transfers, consolidations, aliquots, mixes and dilutions that will be performed in the order listed to prepare samples for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: _ | _

    PreparatoryPrimitives

    A list of transfers, consolidations, aliquots, mixes and dilutions that will be performed in the order listed to prepare samples for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: _ | _

    VolumeCheckSamplePrep

    Indicates if any liquid samples prepared by using the PreparatoryUnitOperations option should have their volumes measured and updated before running the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    IncubateSamplePreparation

    For each member of SamplesIn, parameters describing how the input samples should be heated prior to any aliquoting or the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Incubate]

      Header: Incubate
      Class: Boolean

    [IncubationTemperature]

      Header: IncubationTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [IncubationTime]

      Header: IncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [Mix]

      Header: Mix
      Class: Boolean

    [MixType]

      Header: MixType
      Class: Expression

    [MixUntilDissolved]

      Header: MixUntilDissolved
      Class: Boolean

    [MaxIncubationTime]

      Header: MaxIncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubationInstrument]

    [AnnealingTime]

      Header: AnnealingTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubateAliquotContainer]

      Header: IncubateAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [IncubateAliquot]

      Header: IncubateAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [IncubateAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: IncubateAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    CentrifugeSamplePreparation

    For each member of SamplesIn, parameters describing how the input samples should be spun down prior to any aliquoting or the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Centrifuge]

      Header: Centrifuge
      Class: Boolean

    [CentrifugeInstrument]

    [CentrifugeIntensity]

      Header: CentrifugeIntensity
      Class: VariableUnit

    [CentrifugeTime]

      Header: CentrifugeTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 minute

    [CentrifugeTemperature]

      Header: CentrifugeTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [CentrifugeAliquotContainer]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [CentrifugeAliquot]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    FilterSamplePreparation

    For each member of SamplesIn, parameters describing how particulates should be separated from the input samples prior to any aliquoting or the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Filtration]

      Header: Filtration
      Class: Boolean

    [FiltrationType]

      Header: FiltrationType
      Class: Expression

    [Filter]

    [FilterMaterial]

      Header: FilterMaterial
      Class: Expression

    [FilterPoreSize]

      Header: FilterPoreSize
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 micrometer

    [FilterContainerOut]

      Header: FilterContainerOut
      Class: Expression

    [FilterInstrument]

    [FilterSyringe]

    [FilterHousing]

    [FilterIntensity]

      Header: FilterIntensity
      Class: VariableUnit

    [FilterTime]

      Header: FilterTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 minute

    [FilterTemperature]

      Header: FilterTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [FilterSterile]

      Header: FilterSterile
      Class: Boolean

    [FilterAliquotContainer]

      Header: FilterAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [FilterAliquot]

      Header: FilterAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [PrefilterMaterial]

      Header: PrefilterMaterial
      Class: Expression

    [PrefilterPoreSize]

      Header: PrefilterPoreSize
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 micrometer

    [FilterAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: FilterAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    SamplePreparationProtocols

    Protocols used to mix, centrifuge, incubate, and filter the SamplesIn prior to starting the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    PooledIncubateSample Preparation

    For each member of PooledSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be incubated after aliquoting but prior to the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Incubate]

      Header: Incubate
      Class: Boolean

    [IncubationTemperature]

      Header: IncubationTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [IncubationTime]

      Header: IncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [Mix]

      Header: Mix
      Class: Boolean

    [MixType]

      Header: MixType
      Class: Expression

    [MixUntilDissolved]

      Header: MixUntilDissolved
      Class: Boolean

    [MaxIncubationTime]

      Header: MaxIncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubationInstrument]

    [AnnealingTime]

      Header: AnnealingTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubateAliquotContainer]

      Header: IncubateAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [IncubateAliquot]

      Header: IncubateAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [IncubateAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: IncubateAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    NestedIndexMatchingIncubate SamplePreparation

    For each member of NestedIndexMatchingSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be incubated after aliquoting but prior to the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Incubate]

      Header: Incubate
      Class: Boolean

    [IncubationTemperature]

      Header: IncubationTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [IncubationTime]

      Header: IncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [Mix]

      Header: Mix
      Class: Boolean

    [MixType]

      Header: MixType
      Class: Expression

    [MixUntilDissolved]

      Header: MixUntilDissolved
      Class: Boolean

    [MaxIncubationTime]

      Header: MaxIncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubationInstrument]

    [AnnealingTime]

      Header: AnnealingTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubateAliquotContainer]

      Header: IncubateAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [IncubateAliquot]

      Header: IncubateAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [IncubateAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: IncubateAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    PooledCentrifugeSample Preparation

    For each member of PooledSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be centrifuge after aliquoting and pooled mixing but prior to the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Centrifuge]

      Header: Centrifuge
      Class: Boolean

    [CentrifugeInstrument]

    [CentrifugeIntensity]

      Header: CentrifugeIntensity
      Class: VariableUnit

    [CentrifugeTime]

      Header: CentrifugeTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 minute

    [CentrifugeTemperature]

      Header: CentrifugeTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [CentrifugeAliquotContainer]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [CentrifugeAliquot]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    NestedIndexMatchingCentrifuge SamplePreparation

    For each member of PooledSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be centrifuge after aliquoting and pooled mixing but prior to the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Centrifuge]

      Header: Centrifuge
      Class: Boolean

    [CentrifugeInstrument]

    [CentrifugeIntensity]

      Header: CentrifugeIntensity
      Class: VariableUnit

    [CentrifugeTime]

      Header: CentrifugeTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 minute

    [CentrifugeTemperature]

      Header: CentrifugeTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [CentrifugeAliquotContainer]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [CentrifugeAliquot]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    FilteredSamples

    Samples corresponding to filtered eluents of SamplesIn generated during sample preparation and intended for use in this experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Object[Sample]

Aliquoting

    AliquotSamplePreparation

    For each member of AliquotSamples, parameters describing how aliquots should be drawn from the input samples after initial sample preparation in order to create new aliquot samples upon which aliquot preparation and the experiment should proceed.
    Format: Multiple

    [Aliquot]

      Header: Aliquot
      Class: Boolean

    [AliquotAmount]

      Header: AliquotAmount
      Class: Expression

    [TargetConcentration]

      Header: TargetConcentration
      Class: Expression

    [AssayVolume]

      Header: AssayVolume
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 milliliter

    [AliquotContainer]

      Header: AliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [AssayBuffer]

    [BufferDiluent]

    [BufferDilutionFactor]

      Header: BufferDilutionFactor
      Class: Real

    [ConcentratedBuffer]

    [DestinationWell]

      Header: DestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    [TargetConcentrationAnalyte]

      Header: TargetConcentrationAnalyte
      Class: Expression

    [AliquotSampleLabel]

      Header: AliquotSampleLabel
      Class: String

    AliquotProtocols

    Protocols used to create AliquotSamples prior to starting the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    AliquotPreparationProtocols

    Protocols used to mix, centrifuge, incubate, and filter the AliquotSamples prior to starting the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    AliquotSamples

    Samples corresponding to aliquots of SamplesIn generated during sample preparation and intended for use in this experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Object[Sample]

    AliquotContainers

    Containers that hold AliquotSamples generated during sample preparation and intended for use in this experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SaveAliquots

    Indicates if the AliquotSamples should be stored after the experiment, rather than being discarded.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    ConsolidateAliquots

    Indicates if identical aliquots should be consolidated in a single sample.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    AliquotPreparation

    Indicates if the aliquotting should occur manually or on a robotic liquid handler.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: PreparationMethodP

    AliquotVolumes

    For each member of SamplesIn, the volume transferred from the sample into the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Micro Liter]

    AliquotMasses

    For each member of SamplesIn, the mass of a solid transferred from the sample into the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 milligram
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milligram]

    AliquotAmounts

    For each member of SamplesIn, the amount transferred from the sample into the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: VariableUnit
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milliliter] | GreaterP[0 Milligram] | GreaterP[0 Unit, 1 Unit]

    TargetConcentrations

    For each member of SamplesIn, the final concentration of analyte in the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Milligram Hold[GreaterP[0 Micro Molar] | GreaterP[0 ----------]] Milliliter

    AssayVolumes

    For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the total volume of the reaction mixture which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]

    AssayBuffers

    For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the final buffers used to generate AliquotSamples by aliquoting SamplesIn.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ConcentratedBuffers

    For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the concentrated buffer source which is added to the AliquotSamples to obtain 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    BufferDilutionFactors

    For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), he dilution factor by which the concentrated buffer is diluted in preparing the AliquotSamples to obtain a 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0]

    BufferDiluents

    For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the diluent used to dilute the concentration of the concentrated buffer in preparing the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ConcentratedBuffer

    The concentrated buffer source which is added to each of the AliquotSamples to obtain 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    BufferDilutionFactor

    The dilution factor by which the concentrated buffer is diluted in preparing the AliquotSamples to obtain a 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0]

    BufferDiluent

    The diluent used to dilute the concentration of the concentrated buffer in preparing the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    AssayBuffer

    The desired buffer for the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Sample Post-Processing

    PostProcessingProtocols

    Protocols used to perform post-processing such as sample imaging or volume measurement.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ImageSample

    Indicates if the samples that are modified in the course of the experiment are imaged after running the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    MeasureVolume

    Indicates if the volume of the liquid samples modified in the course of the experiment are measured after running the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    MeasureWeight

    Indicates if the weight of the solid samples modified in the course of the experiment are measured after running the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Measure

    Indicates if the volume/weight of the samples modified in the course of the experiment are measured after running the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Storage

    Indicates the conditions under which any samples generated by this experiment are stored after the protocol is completed.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal

Experimental Results

    Data

    Any primary data generated by this protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SamplesOut

    Any preparative samples generated by the protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ContainersOut

    Any containers holding SamplesOut generated by this protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    EnvironmentalData

    Measurements of environmental conditions (temperature and humidity) recorded during the execution of this protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    DataFile

    The file containing the method information and the data generated by the instrument.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Troubleshooting

    TroubleshootingReports

    Reports for errors that require troubleshooting associated with the execution of this top-level protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Resources

    AwaitingResources

    Indicates if this protocol is awaiting the arrival of items before it can be begun or continued.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    ShippingMaterials

    Indicates the transactions, and the specific products or samples therein, that must be received before this protocol can be begun or continued.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Transaction

    [[2]] Required Product

    HazardousWaste

    The types of waste generated by this protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    DispenserContainers

    Containers gathered as destinations for any resources obtained from a chemical dispenser.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    GasSources

    A list of containers that supplied gas to instruments in this protocol through plumbing connections.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Gas Type

      Header: Gas Type
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: GasP

    [[2]] Source Container

      Header: Source Container
      Class: Link
      Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    [[3]] Supplied Instrument

      Header: Supplied Instrument
      Class: Link
      Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Cleaning

    WasteGenerated

    For each type of waste generated by this protocol, the total amount (in grams) generated during the conduct of the protocol.
    Format: Multiple

    [Waste]

    [Weight]

      Header: Weight
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 gram

Storage Information

    StoragePrice

    The total monthly price for warehousing all user owned items associated with this protocol in an ECL facility under the storage conditions specified by each item.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 US dollar per month
    Programmatic Pattern: USD Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 -----]] Month

Sample Storage

    SamplesInStorage

    For each member of SamplesIn, The storage conditions under which any input samples to this experiment should be stored after their usage in this experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal

    AliquotStorage

    For each member of AliquotSamples, The storage conditions under which any aliquot samples generated by this experiment should be stored after the protocol is completed.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal

    SamplesOutStorage

    For each member of SamplesOut, the storage conditions under which any output samples generated by this experiment should be stored after the protocol is completed.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal

    SamplePreparationPlateStorage Condition

    The conditions under which any leftover samples from the DilutionCurve or SerialDilutionCurve are stored in the SamplePreparationPlate after the samples are transferred to the AssayContainer(s).
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal

Option Handling

    ResolvedOptions

    The final options used as parameters for this protocol, after automatic options are resolved.
    Format: Single
    Class: Compressed
    Programmatic Pattern: {_Rule...}

    UnresolvedOptions

    The verbatim options originally input by the protocol author to generate this protocol, often with some options set to Automatic.
    Format: Single
    Class: Compressed
    Programmatic Pattern: {_Rule...}

Computations

    ParallelComputations

    List of computational jobs generated and run in parallel to the execution of this protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ComputationsOutstanding

    Indicates if any of the computation jobs in ParallelComputations have not yet completed.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    ErroneousComputations

    List of computational jobs generated and run in parallel to the execution of this protocol in which a warning or error was thown, or that did not finish.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Loading

Sample Loading

    ManualLoadingPlate

    The plate from which samples are loaded onto assay capillaries manually. This plate is set for loading using an 8-channel multichannel pipette.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ManualLoadingPipette

    The multichannel pipette that is used to manually load samples onto assay capillaries manually. This plate is set for loading using an 8-channel multichannel pipette.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ManualLoadingTips

    The pipette tips that are used to manually load samples onto assay capillaries manually. This plate is set for loading using an 8-channel multichannel pipette.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ManualLoadingTuples

    The pipetting instructions used to manually load samples onto assay capillaries manually. This plate is set for loading using an 8-channel multichannel pipette.
    Format: Multiple

    [Sources]

    [SourceRow]

      Header: SourceRow
      Class: Expression

    [Targets]

    [TargetRow]

      Header: TargetRow
      Class: Expression

    [FirstWell]

      Header: FirstWell
      Class: Expression

    [NumberOfWells]

      Header: NumberOfWells
      Class: Expression

    BlankBuffers

    For each member of SamplesIn, the 0 mg/mL buffer-only blank sample that is required for B22kD and G22 assays.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    AssayContainers

    The capillary strips that the samples are assayed in.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    AssayContainerFillDirection

    Controls how the capillary strip AssayContainers are filled. Column indicates that all 16 wells of an AssayContainer capillary strip (Model(Container, Plate, CapillaryStrip,"Uncle 16-capillary strip")) are filled with input samples or sample dilutions before starting to fill a second capillary strip (up to 3 strips, 48 wells). Row indicates that one well of each capillary strip will be filled with input samples or sample dilutions before filling the second well of each strip. Setting the AssayContainerFillDirection to Column will minimize the number of capillary strips needed for the experiment, while Row will always use three capillary strips if there are more than two input samples. Setting this option to Row will ensure that replicate dilution concentration measurements in B22kD or G22 assays occur in separate capillary strips.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Row | Column

    AssayPlatePrimitives

    A set of instructions specifying the loading of the AssayContainers with the input samples diluted input samples, and BlankBuffers.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleManipulationP

    AssayPlateManipulation

    A sample manipulation protocol used to load the AssayContainers.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Sample Dilution

    DilutionSampleVolumes

    For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of sample or aliquot that is used to make the dilution curves.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Microliter]

    AssayProteinMass Concentrations

    For each member of SamplesIn, the concentration of the AssayProtein before any dilutions are performed.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 milligram per milliliter
    Programmatic Pattern: Milligram Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 ----------]] Milliliter

    AssayProteins

    For each member of SamplesIn, the Model(Molecule,Protein) member of the Composition field whose dilution concentrations are tracked in the DilutionConcentrations, which are used to calculate the B22 and kD, or G22 values.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Model[Molecule]

    ReplicateDilutionCurve

    Indicates if a NumberOfReplicateConcentrations number of DilutionCurves or SerialDilutionCurves are made for each input sample. When ReplicateDilutionCurve is False, the replicate DLS measurements for the B22kD or G22 assay are made from aliquots of a given concentration of the DilutionCurve or SerialDilutionCurve. When ReplicateDilutionCurve is True, the replicate DLS measurements for B22kD or G22 assay are made from the same concentration of each of the StandardCurves or SerialDilutionCurves created from a given input sample.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Dilutions

    For each member of SamplesIn, the collection of dilutions performed on the sample before making DLS measurements. This is the volume of the sample and the volume of the diluent that will be mixed together for each concentration in the dilution curve.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: {{GreaterEqualP[0 Microliter], GreaterEqualP[0 Microliter]}...} | Null

    SerialDilutions

    For each member of SamplesIn, the volume of the sample transferred in a serial dilution and the volume of the Diluent it is mixed with at each step.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: {{GreaterEqualP[0 Microliter], GreaterEqualP[0 Microliter]}...} | Null

    DilutionFactors

    For each member of SamplesIn, the ratios of the volume of input sample to the sum of the input sample volume and diluent volume for each dilution.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: {(_Integer | _Real | _Rational)..} | {Null..} | Null

    DilutionConcentrations

    For each member of SamplesIn, the protein mass concentrations of each dilution.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Milligram Hold[{GreaterEqualP[0 ----------]..} | {Null..} | Null] Milliliter

    Diluents

    For each member of SamplesIn, the sample that is used to dilute the sample to a concentration series.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    DilutionMixVolumes

    For each member of SamplesIn, the volume that is pipetted out and in of the dilution to mix the sample with the Diluent to make the DilutionCurve.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Microliter]

    DilutionNumberOfMixes

    For each member of SamplesIn, the number of pipette out and in cycles that is used to mix the sample with the Diluent to make the DilutionCurve.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: RangeP[0, 20, 1]

    DilutionMixRates

    For each member of SamplesIn, the speed at which the DilutionMixVolume is pipetted out and in of the dilution to mix the sample with the Diluent to make the DilutionCurve.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter per second
    Programmatic Pattern: Microliter Microliter Hold[RangeP[0.4 ----------, 250 ----------]] Second Second

Isothermal Stability

    MeasurementDelayTime

    The length of time between the consecutive DLS measurements for a specific AssayContainer well during an IsothermalStability assay.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 second
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Second]

    IsothermalMeasurements

    The number of DLS measurements that are made during the IsothermalStability assay.
    Format: Single
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: RangeP[1, 20, 1]

    IsothermalRunTime

    The length of the IsothermalStability assay during which DLS measurements are being made every MeasurementDelayTime.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 second
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Second]

    IsothermalAttenuator Adjustment

    Indicates if the attenuator level is automatically set for each DLS measurement throughout the IsothermalStability assay. If False, the attenuator level is automatically set for the first DLS measurement and the same level is used throughout the assay.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

Analysis & Reports

    DynamicLightScatteringLoading Analyses

    Analyses that determine properly loaded dynamic light scattering samples.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
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