1. Does the packing of crystal lattice allow binding of inhibitor?

   There are several structures of this enzyme and inhibitors published, our 
crystal crystallized in different conditions but the SG are similiar, let's 
say, P4(3) or P4(2), P2 or P1.

2. Is the inhibitor sensitive to radiation?

Some are stable under radiation.

3. Is the assignment of space group correct?

We do have problem about SP. The protein is a dimer, the structure can be 
refined pretty well (R/Rfree close to 0.23) with two different SP (P4(2) dimer 
and P42(1)2(1) monmer). I checked with POINTLESS and it seems P42121 is a 
better option. But both didn't contain any extra density.

4. Do you have inhibitor in cryo/mounting solution?

No, I just sock the crystal very quickly (1S) in 30% glycerol.

5. Did you try co-crystallization?

Yes and No, all are empty.




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主题: Your Ccp4 question

Xiaopeng,

Somehow I could not reply to the original message.

1. Does the packing of crystal lattice allow binding of inhibitor?
2. Is the inhibitor sensitive to radiation?
3. Is the assignment of space group correct?
4. Do you have inhibitor in cryo/mounting solution?
5. Did you try co-crystallization?
Good luck.

Tongqing
Tongqing Zhou, Ph.D.
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