Before deciding to change the protein sequence it is best to look at the
precipitation pattern of the protein as a function of various precipitants.
If this shows that precipitation is not within the standard range commonly
observed for other basic proteins even at high protein concentrations
then side chain mutation should be tried.
Even lysozyme would be hard to crystallize at 1 mg/ml at 38°C.
E.
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