Macromolecular crystal annealing: evaluation of techniques and variables

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作者
Harp, JM [1 ]
Hanson, BL
Timm, DE
Bunick, GJ
机构
[1] Univ Tennessee, Grad Sch Biomed Sci, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 USA
[2] Indiana Univ, Sch Med, Dept Biochem & Mol Biol, Indianapolis, IN USA
[3] Oak Ridge Natl Lab, Div Life Sci, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 USA
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ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION D-BIOLOGICAL CRYSTALLOGRAPHY | 1999年 / 55卷
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10.1107/S0907444999005442
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Q5 [生物化学];
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071010 ; 081704 ;
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Additional examples of successful application of macromolecular crystal annealing are presented. A qualitative evaluation of variables related to the annealing process was conducted using a variety of macromolecular crystals to determine in which cases parameters may be varied and in which cases the original macromolecular crystal annealing protocol is preferred. A hypothesis is presented relating the solvent content of the crystal to the specific protocol necessary for the successful application of annealing.
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页码:1329 / 1334
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