Protein crystallization: from purified protein to diffraction-quality crystal

作者:Chayen Naomi E*; Saridakis Emmanuel
来源:Nature Methods, 2008, 5(2): 147-153.
DOI:10.1038/NMETH.F.203

摘要

Determining the structure of biological macromolecules by X-ray crystallography involves a series of steps: selection of the target molecule; cloning, expression, purification and crystallization; collection of diffraction data and determination of atomic positions. However, even when pure soluble protein is available, producing high-quality crystals remains a major bottleneck in structure determination. Here we present a guide for the non-expert to screen for appropriate crystallization conditions and optimize diffraction-quality crystal growth.

  • 出版日期2008-2