[ccp4bb] off-topic: short oligo concentrator

2014-12-03 Thread Xiao Xiao
Hi all, We're planning to use short oligos to co-crystallize with protein. Basically we will synthesis that from company and then purified by ion-exchange then concentrate it. Does any one know a easy way or product to concentrating short oligo (such as 5nt)? The only way came to my mind, is to de

Re: [ccp4bb] A quick question about making PEG cryo-protectant

2014-10-13 Thread Xiao Xiao
o 2014-10-13 17:59 GMT-07:00 Mayer, Mark (NIH/NICHD) [E] : > Try either glycerol or PEG 400. > Increasing concentration of 'high' MW PEG is not a good strategy. > > ____ > From: Xiao Xiao [victor41...@gmail.com] > Sent: Monday,

[ccp4bb] A quick question about making PEG cryo-protectant

2014-10-13 Thread Xiao Xiao
Hi, Since my crystallization condition contains PEG, I am trying to use PEG as one of my cryo for testing. For example, one crystallization condition is 0.2M Na2PO4, 20%PEG3350. I want to make 0.2M Na2PO4 and 40% PEG3350 as cryoprotectant. When I added 200ul salt from 1M stock, and 800ul PEG from

Re: [ccp4bb] off-topic;Crystal cannot dissolved in buffer

2014-09-26 Thread Xiao Xiao
did mention, in a few cases, some protein crystals were hard to dissolve. 5. Using low pH(3-5), NaOH, or simply add SDS loading buffer and heat may help dissolve the crystal. Again, thanks a lot for all your help! Best regards, Xiao Xiao 2014-09-25 16:53 GMT-07:00 Xiao Xiao : > Hi every

[ccp4bb] off-topic;Crystal cannot dissolved in buffer

2014-09-25 Thread Xiao Xiao
Hi everyone, Sorry for an off-topic question. I got a problem with crystal dissolving. Basically I got crystals of my protein in various conditions, most conditions contain PEGs but different salts. These crystals has very similar shape, so it should not be salt. Now I am trying to dissolve the

Re: [ccp4bb] Pipettes for initial crystallization screening

2014-06-10 Thread Xiao Xiao
for my purpose. I'll discuss with my colleague to decide which model we are gonna purchase. Again thank you all for your suggestion! Best, Xiao 2014-06-09 14:41 GMT-07:00 Xiao Xiao : > Dear all, > > Here's a very basic question -- > I am doing some initial crystall

[ccp4bb] Pipettes for initial crystallization screening

2014-06-09 Thread Xiao Xiao
Dear all, Here's a very basic question -- I am doing some initial crystallization screening now but unfortunately our robot got broken and it will take a while to get funded for buying a new one:( So I have to set up all trays by hand. While it is still durable to use our current pipettes sets, wh

Re: [ccp4bb] Oligomerization of maltose-binding protein

2013-11-16 Thread Xiao Xiao
lways prefer to use expression systems that’s most close to > the protein’s natural habitat. There are proteins that would never be folded > in E coli. > > Zhijie > > > > From: Xiao Xiao > Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 2:18 AM > To: CCP4BB@JISCMAIL.AC.UK > S

Re: [ccp4bb] Oligomerization of maltose-binding protein

2013-11-13 Thread Xiao Xiao
t;3hr at 37C) or harsh lysis can > contribute to misfolding. > > One more question: does your protein contain cys residues? Are they > supposed to be oxidized or reduced? > > Zhijie > > > > -Original Message- From: Xiao Xiao > Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2

[ccp4bb] Oligomerization of maltose-binding protein

2013-11-13 Thread Xiao Xiao
can try in order to eliminate heterogeneity? Any suggestion or comment will be really appreciated. Thank you! Best regards, Xiao Xiao