[ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Qixu Cai
Dear all, I have a dataset at P321 space group. And I want to reindex from (h,k,l) to (k,h,l) or (h,k,-l), because I want to merge this dataset to the native dataset. At first, I used the reindex program in CCP4i, and got an error: (either for (k,h,l) or (h,k,-l))

[ccp4bb] MAD data process problem

2012-05-29 Thread Qixu Cai
Dear all, Sorry for the question from MAD beginner. When we process the MAD datasets, including the peak-data, edge-data and remote-data, which datasets need to be process with anomalous? I know peak-data obviously need data processing with anomalous, but what about edge-data and

Re: [ccp4bb] MAD data process problem

2012-05-29 Thread Laurent Maveyraud
Hi, when processing MAD data, all wavelength should be processed without enforcing the Friedel's law... If you look at your fluorescence spectrum, you will see that you have anomalous signal for the peak (obviously) for the high energy remote and even forh the inflexion point. For example,

Re: [ccp4bb] MAD data process problem

2012-05-29 Thread Tim Gruene
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Dear Qixu Cai, MAD phasing is based on the comparison of Bijvoet-pairs, i.e. I(hkl) with I(-h-k-l), both within one data set and between data sets. Therefore you might get better results if your integration program does not assume Friedel-pairs to

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Ian Tickle
In principle there's no reason why you can't invert the hand of the indices, as long as the program which does it also takes care to convert any hand-dependent columns such as anomalous differences, F+/F- etc in the appropriate manner at the same time. The program will also need to convert any

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Mark J van Raaij
In different datasets of P321 crystals, when you index them separately, the hand may be different and you may need to invert it for some. They prohibition in reindex is really a warning, and can be overridden. Mark J van Raaij Laboratorio M-4 Dpto de Estructura de Macromoleculas Centro Nacional

[ccp4bb] XDSAPP - A new GUI for data processing using XDS

2012-05-29 Thread Müller , Uwe
Dear CCP4BB users, we would hereby like to introduce XDSAPP, a GUI for the easy and convenient processing of diffraction data sets using XDS (see also Krug et al. (2012). J. Appl. Cryst. 45, 568-572). XDSAPP automates the data processing, generates plots of various data set statistics and

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Qixu Cai
Thanks for your help. How to use CAD to invert the hand? 2012/5/29 Ian Tickle ianj...@gmail.com In principle there's no reason why you can't invert the hand of the indices, as long as the program which does it also takes care to convert any hand-dependent columns such as anomalous

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Qixu Cai
Thanks for your help. How to override the warning? 2012/5/29 Mark J van Raaij mjvanra...@cnb.csic.es In different datasets of P321 crystals, when you index them separately, the hand may be different and you may need to invert it for some. They prohibition in reindex is really a warning, and

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Phil Evans
NO do NOT invert the hand. If you do you will end up with left-handed helices etc The alternative indexing systems all need to preserve the right-handed axis system imposed by the data integration program (eg k,h,-l) The ONLY time it is valid to invert the hand is if the indexing/integration

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Ian Tickle
Mark, thanks for pointing that out, I see it now: In P321 the only possible alternate indexing is (-h, -k, l): this is a 2-fold || c which is an operator of the hexagonal lattice but is not an equivalent reflection. The standard CCP4 a.u. is h = k, l = 0 or h k, k = 0, so for example (3,2,1)

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Ian Tickle
Phil, On 29 May 2012 14:08, Phil Evans p...@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk wrote: NO do NOT invert the hand. If you do you will end up with left-handed helices etc Surely not if you take care to also change the signs of the anomalous differences? The alternative indexing systems all need to preserve the

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Qixu Cai
P3 is another possible alternate indexing? is that correct? 2012/5/29 Ian Tickle ianj...@gmail.com Mark, thanks for pointing that out, I see it now: In P321 the only possible alternate indexing is (-h, -k, l): this is a 2-fold || c which is an operator of the hexagonal lattice but is not

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Ian Tickle
Qixu, yes obviously any sub-group is a possible indexing (all the way down to P1 !). You need to compare your Rpims etc. Cheers -- Ian On 29 May 2012 15:03, Qixu Cai caiq...@gmail.com wrote: P3 is another possible alternate indexing? is that correct? 2012/5/29 Ian Tickle ianj...@gmail.com

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Phil Evans
On 29 May 2012, at 15:02, Ian Tickle wrote: Phil, On 29 May 2012 14:08, Phil Evans p...@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk wrote: NO do NOT invert the hand. If you do you will end up with left-handed helices etc Surely not if you take care to also change the signs of the anomalous differences? I

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread George Sheldrick
Which programs require that the data be the 'standard' a.u.? None of mine require this. George On 05/29/2012 03:44 PM, Ian Tickle wrote: Mark, thanks for pointing that out, I see it now: In P321 the only possible alternate indexing is (-h, -k, l): this is a 2-fold || c which is an operator

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Ian Tickle
Phil, On 29 May 2012 15:09, Phil Evans p...@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk wrote: No the hand-preserving transformation in 321 is (k,h,-l) But that's an equivalent of the space group so it won't transform from the alternate setting (-h, -k, l). It will just give you a _different_ a.u. of the _same_

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Phil Evans
Although there is no need for a standard reciprocal asu, it is convenient to have all your datasets in the same convention when it comes to comparing and combining different isomorphous datasets (ie to do it once rather than every time you compare them). It doesn't matter what the standard is

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Ian Tickle
George The CCP4 programs (I can't speak for others) involved with isomorphous replacement, i.e. scaling, FFT for difference Pattersons Fouriers, and heavy-atom refinement (e.g. MLPHARE), mostly require that the native data and that of all the derivatives be not only in the same a.u. but sorted

Re: [ccp4bb] P4132 vs. F23

2012-05-29 Thread Andrey Lebedev
Hi Mike. I would be more careful about incorrect space group. Yes, sometimes auto-indexing gives strange results. However, in your case two sets of crystals differ by two factors, diffraction quality and space group. Therefore it seems more likely that you have two crystal forms. Could you

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Qixu Cai
Dear all, thank you for your help. I think I must describe my case in detail. I collected a native dataset and two heavy atom derivant datasets (in fact, i don not know whether these two kind of heavy atom have soked into the crystal, i just collect the data to check it). i processed all of

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Phil Evans
How do you know the point group is 321? What does Pointless tell you if you put in the unmerged data? Despite some of the things said earlier (by me!), the possible indexing schemes in 321 are h,k,l and -h,-k,l If that doesn't work, it suggests that the point group is a lower symmetry eg P3

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Ian Tickle
Hi Qixu Whether it's valid to simply swap h and k depends on whether you have anomalous data (I assume you don't have any phases at this stage). If not there's no issue with inverting the hand, but if you do then you must either remove the anomalous data to avoid confusing yourself and others

[ccp4bb] Moleculardimensions kits

2012-05-29 Thread Barbara Medagli
Dear all, This is Barbara Medagli, working in the structural biology lab in Italy Surfing in the molecular dimensions web site I found this two screens: MIDAS and ProPlex. I was thinking in buy them as I have to order other items to this company Some of you already used those kits? Any

[ccp4bb] find water in coot

2012-05-29 Thread Dayana Nisbar
Dear all, I need help with finding water in my protein structure using Coot. I tried to find water with peaks above 1.6 sigma for both the 2Fo-Fc and mFo-DFc maps. The result were 253 water molecules found for 2Fo-Fc map and 563 water molecules found for mFo-DFc map. My question is 1)

Re: [ccp4bb] find water in coot

2012-05-29 Thread Paul Emsley
On 29/05/12 19:49, Dayana Nisbar wrote: I need help with finding water in my protein structure using Coot. I tried to find water with peaks above 1.6 sigma for both the 2Fo-Fc and mFo-DFc maps. The result were 253 water molecules found for 2Fo-Fc map and 563 water molecules found for mFo-DFc

[ccp4bb] Akta vs HPLC

2012-05-29 Thread Ho Leung Ng
Hello, My Akta Purifier is being repaired, and I'm thinking about borrowing a colleague's HPLC in the interim. What makes the Aktas different from HPLCs? I've used HPLCs for purifying small molecules and peptides but not proteins. Anything I should be careful about regarding keeping the

Re: [ccp4bb] Akta vs HPLC

2012-05-29 Thread Daniel Anderson
Hi, Ho, Your question has a lot of variables. HPLC columns should not be used on the Akta within my field of view because the Akta within my field of view does not have gradual pump acceleration and deceleration. HPLC columns can be damaged by sudden changes in pressure or composition. The

Re: [ccp4bb] Akta vs HPLC

2012-05-29 Thread Dima Klenchin
What makes the Aktas different from HPLCs? Nothing. Akta Purifyer *is* HPLC. Dima

Re: [ccp4bb] Akta vs HPLC

2012-05-29 Thread aaleshin
Back in Iowa State University we used Waters HPLC for protein purification during many years without noticeable damage to the stainless steel tubings. But Dan was right about the pumps, someone in the lab forgot to flush the high salt pump with water after its use and damaged the pump... Alex

Re: [ccp4bb] P321 space group reindex problem

2012-05-29 Thread Qixu Cai
At first, I processed the data at P3 space group. But after phenix.xtriage analysis, the Xtriage told me the space group must be P321, so I used P321 to process my data, and got an acceptable Rmerge. Qixu Cai 2012/5/29 Phil Evans p...@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk How do you know the point group is 321?