ISRDB Cryoprotectant database for protein crystals is a good resource, not only for the cryoprotection methods but the freezing methods used from literature.
http://idb.exst.jaxa.jp/db_data/protein/200304E02478000.html It is under maintenance at the moment though... HTH, Matt On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 5:33 PM, Chris Weichenberger <[email protected]>wrote: > Dear All, > > I am trying to find out which molecules are frequently used by X-ray > crystallographers serving as cryoprotectants or as buffer molecules. The > idea behind this is to sort native ligands from molecules that appeared in > the electron density just because they were used in the crystallization > buffer or as a cryoprotectant. Can anybody point out literature, a web site, > or simply provide a (subjective) list extending my collection of GOL, EDO, > and different size PEGs? What about sugars? > > Thanks for your help, > > Chris > -- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matthew L.H. Chu, PhD Postdoctoral Scholar - Weis Lab Department of Structural Biology Fairchild D143, MC 5126 Stanford School of Medicine Stanford, CA 94305-5432 Lab: 650-724-3306 Alternative Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MatthewLingHonChu Skype: matthew.lh.chu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
