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Subject: Re: problem on protein precipitation
From: Ronnie Berntsson r {- dot -} berntsson {- at -} RUG {- dot -} NL
Date: 2008-01-24
Hi,

What size is the protein and what detergent are you using? Depending
on the size of the protein and the size of the detergent micelles you
might very well concentrate the detergent during the protein
concentration. DDM for example is always concentrated if you have a
MWCO less than 100kDa. High detergent concentrations are usually not
very good for the protein in the long run.

Cheers,
Ronnie

On Jan 24, 2008, at 9:12 AM, M T wrote:

>
>
> 2008/1/23, Zheng, Lei :
> Hi ccp4ers,
>
>
> Sorry for this out-topic question:
>
> Recently we have a membrane protein expressed, after solubilized
> with detergent and purified from IMAC, the protein looks beautiful
> in SEC. However, it completely precipitates after the 2-3 days
> storage in 4 degree. We supplement 2 mM DTT in the new elute from
> IMAC, the protein looks happy during weeks at 4 degree. However, it
> starts to form an invisible aggregate (verified from SEC) during the
> protein concentration by Centricon. I know this is not uncommon
> problem for both soluble and membrane proteins and wonder if anyone
> has any tip and experience to overcome this problem.
>
> The protein pI is 8.6, buffer used is pH 7.6. Glycerol is always
> present during the purification. We do have high salt (500mM) in the
> buffer.
>
>
> Thank you for you input in advance,
>
> Lei
>
>
>

Ronnie Berntsson

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