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A synergistic approach to protein crystallization: Combination of a fixed-arm carrier with surface entropy reduction

  1. Andrea F. Moon,
  2. Geoffrey A. Mueller,
  3. Xuejun Zhong†,
  4. Lars C. Pedersen*

Article first published online: 1 MAR 2010

DOI: 10.1002/pro.368

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Protein Science

Protein Science

Volume 19, Issue 5, pages 901–913, May 2010

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Moon, A. F., Mueller, G. A., Zhong, X. and Pedersen, L. C. (2010), A synergistic approach to protein crystallization: Combination of a fixed-arm carrier with surface entropy reduction. Protein Science, 19: 901–913. doi: 10.1002/pro.368

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  1. Laboratory of Structural Biology, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709

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    Syngenta Biotechnology Inc, P.O. Box 12257, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709

*Laboratory of Structural Biology, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27709

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  1. Issue published online: 23 APR 2010
  2. Article first published online: 1 MAR 2010
  3. Accepted manuscript online: 1 MAR 2010 12:00AM EST
  4. Manuscript Accepted: 8 FEB 2010
  5. Manuscript Revised: 5 FEB 2010
  6. Manuscript Received: 15 JAN 2010

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  • National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

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