Figure 10
This diagram, based on an analysis of nearly 2800 examples, shows the distribution of the number of protein crystals grown as a function of pH. As one might expect, the great majority have been grown near neutrality, reflecting the desire of investigators to crystallize their protein near physiological conditions. The spread, however, illustrates that protein crystals might reasonably be expected over a very large pH range and that this entire range deserves attention (figure courtesy of Hampton Research, Aliso Viejo, CA, USA). |