Protein Crystallization of Two Recombinant Lpt Proteins.

Methods Mol Biol

Department of Biosciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy.

Published: September 2022


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The prerequisite for 3D structure determination of macromolecules via X-ray crystallography is well-ordered, diffracting crystals. Here, we report the recombinant production, biophysical/biochemical protein sample characterization, and vapor diffusion sitting drop crystallization protocols for two lipopolysaccharide transport proteins: LptH from Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa-LptH) and an inactive LptC mutant (G153R) from Escherichia coli (EcLptCG153R).

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