National Center for Protein Sciences Campuses

The National Center for Protein Sciences Beijing, known as the Phoenix Center, specializes in advanced protein science research, focusing on proteome analysis and functional proteomics to support biomedical discovery and drug development. It houses world-leading facilities for high-throughput protein studies, including cryo-electron microscopy and mass spectrometry platforms.

• Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry: High-resolution protein identification and quantification.
• Structural Biology: Cryo-EM and X-ray crystallography for protein structure determination.
• Functional Proteomics: Protein interaction networks and post-translational modifications.
• Bioinformatics: Data analysis for large-scale omics datasets.
• Antibody and Protein Production: Scale-up preparation for therapeutic applications.
• Model Organisms and Biobanking: Supporting translational research.

This campus drives innovations in cancer research, infectious diseases, and personalized medicine through integrated platforms.

The National Facility for Protein Science in Shanghai (NFPS) is a state-of-the-art infrastructure dedicated to high-throughput, high-precision protein research, enabling breakthroughs in structural biology and functional studies. Integrated with synchrotron radiation facilities, it supports scale-up protein production and advanced imaging.

• Protein Expression and Purification: Automated high-throughput systems for recombinant proteins.
• Structural Determination: Synchrotron-based X-ray diffraction and small-angle scattering.
• Biophysical Characterization: NMR, SPR, and calorimetry for protein dynamics.
• Functional Assays: High-content screening for protein interactions and activities.
• Structural Biology Database: China Structural Biology Database for data sharing.
• Bioinformatics and Modeling: Computational tools for protein design.

The campus advances research in biomedicine, agriculture, and new materials through its integrated, industrialized capabilities.