Abstract
Methods are described for performing a first analysis of newly prepared macromolecular crystals. Biochemical analysis using denaturing gel electrophoresis on dissolved crystals informs on the content of the crystal. Detailed protocols are given for mounting crystals in capillaries or fiber loops in preparation for analysis of their X-ray diffractive properties.
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Jeruzalmi, D. (2007). First Analysis of Macromolecular Crystals. In: Doublié, S. (eds) Macromolecular Crystallography Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology™, vol 364. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59745-266-1:43
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