If you have 1.1A data and your structure is not too large, ab initio 
direct methods (e.g. with SHELXD) will probably solve the structure. I 
would be happy to advise if you wish to try this.

George

Prof. George M. Sheldrick FRS
Dept. Structural Chemistry,
University of Goettingen,
Tammannstr. 4,
D37077 Goettingen, Germany
Tel. +49-551-39-3021 or -3068
Fax. +49-551-39-22582


On Fri, 19 Jun 2009, Sickmier, Allen wrote:

> I am trying to do molecular replacement on a small peptide (less than 40 AA) 
> and have not had any success using phaser. Are there any tricks or better 
> programs for really small peptides?
> The data is great 1.1 A, ~35% solvent, and two molecules in the ASU. I have 
> tried all the standard stuff, changing resolution cut off etc.   I may move 
> to sulfur phasing at this resolution but I would like to get the MR to work.
> 
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> Allen
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