= Multi-wavelength anomalous dispersion
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Multi-wavelength anomalous dispersion (MAD) is a technique used in protein crystallography to determine the three-dimensional structure of macromolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids, by exploiting anomalous scattering. This method relies on the use of multiple wavelengths of X-ray radiation, typically around the absorption edges of specific heavy metal atom derivatives incorporated into the crystal.
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