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The idea of creating a protein crystal is usually associated with X-ray crystallography which is used for studying the molecular structure of proteins. (It rarely occurs in nature however some have been observed.)<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_crystallization 18/10/16</ref> | The idea of creating a protein crystal is usually associated with [[X-ray_crystallography|X-ray crystallography]] which is used for studying the [[molecular formula|molecular]] structure of [[protein|proteins]]. (It rarely occurs in nature however some have been observed.)<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_crystallization 18/10/16</ref> | ||
In order to cause protein crystallization, the [[Concentration|concentration]] of the protein in the solution has to be greater than the solubility limit.<ref>http://www-structmed.cimr.cam.ac.uk/Course/Crystals/theory.html</ref> | In order to cause protein crystallization, the [[Concentration|concentration]] of the protein in the solution has to be greater than the solubility limit.<ref>http://www-structmed.cimr.cam.ac.uk/Course/Crystals/theory.html</ref> | ||
Upon meeting these conditions (supersaturation) the protein molecules can arrange together in repeating units and are stuck by non-covalent interactions. | Upon meeting these conditions (supersaturation) the protein molecules can arrange together in repeating units and are stuck by non-covalent interactions.<br> | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:31, 20 October 2016
The idea of creating a protein crystal is usually associated with X-ray crystallography which is used for studying the molecular structure of proteins. (It rarely occurs in nature however some have been observed.)[1]
In order to cause protein crystallization, the concentration of the protein in the solution has to be greater than the solubility limit.[2]
Upon meeting these conditions (supersaturation) the protein molecules can arrange together in repeating units and are stuck by non-covalent interactions.