Re: [ccp4bb] alternatives to Consurf server

2024-01-04 Thread Andrew Gnann
Hi Andre, I recently prepared a Consurf-like figure using conservation scores pulled from alignments in JalView. You would follow instructions for running data2bfactor.py in PyMOL, feeding the conservation scores to replace your model's B factor column. Then set up a color ramp like you would use

Re: [ccp4bb] What could these crystals be?

2023-11-08 Thread Andrew Gnann
Along the lines of mass spec analysis, but probably more accessible to many, is gel electrophoresis. Rinsing enough crystals and dissolving them in your protein buffer should give you a sample suitable for standard agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis protocols. I showed that crystals I

Re: [ccp4bb] What could these crystals be?

2023-11-08 Thread Andrew Gnann
Hi Careina, One thing I'd mention in addition to the spot-on replies so far is that cryoprotection strategies can influence diffraction. These look like pretty spherulites though, so best of luck in optimization! Andrew On Wed, Nov 8, 2023, 10:03 AM careinaedgo...@yahoo.com <