Re: [ccp4bb] TMAO for crystallization

2008-06-26 Thread Christian Biertuempfel
Hi Ruben, I have never used TMAO myself but this paper might give you a better idea: Jeruzalmi, D. & Steitz, T. Use of organic cosmotropic solutes to crystallize flexible proteins: application to T7 RNA polymerase and its complex with the inhibitor T7 lysozyme. J Mol Biol, 1997, 274, 748-56 T

[ccp4bb] TMAO for crystallization

2008-06-26 Thread Ruben Martinez-Buey
Hi all! Just want to ask whether some of you has experience with TMAO (or similar conformation stabilizers) for setting up crystallization screenings? Which concentration range would you use? Would you add TMAO to the protein tube and afterwards add the mixture to the plates? Just wanted to know yo