Hi,


My crystal was grown in 33%MPD/0.2M (NH4)2SO4/5% P400/0.1M tris in 500 ul well 
covered with 200ul paraffin oil. The droplet (0.9 ul protein + 0.9 ul reservoir 
+ 0.2 ul 30% DMSO) is hung over the cover slide.
 
Because of twining issue, when the small but single crystal showed up from the 
drop after overnight setting up, I transferred the cover slide to 30% MPD 
condition well IMMEDIATELY. (When crystal gets older, it tends to grow into 
multilayer form, stacking plate lies on the first crystal)
 
HOWEVER, after inspecting under microscope, I found that there were tremendous 
tiny crystals surround those single crystals :(
 
Any suggestion to improve this situation in order to avoid introducing any tiny 
crystal in the drop.
 
Additional Q: Should I include 3% DMSO in my cryosolution?
 
Regards,
HengChiat 


 


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