Salve Claudia,
Glycerol is not the only cryo-protectant that is available. Have you
tried with ethylene glycol for example?
HTH (spero che aiuta),
Fred.
Claudia Scotti wrote:
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> Dear list,
>
> I'm trying to freeze crystals in cryoconditions containing the following:
>
> 0.1 M Sodium acetate pH 4.4
> 2.15-2.3 M Ammonium sulphate
> 7% n-butanol
> 15% glycerol
>
> The problem is that the crystals (beautiful hexagonal prisms) seem to
> shatter in a random fashion: some are unaffected, some, coming from
> the same drop, disgregate miserably. One even split into three parts,
> of which two disgregated and one survived perfectly well.
>
> I've tried both by moving the crystals directly in the cryocondition
> and by progressively increasing the glycerol concentration to no avail.
>
> Shall I just select those that survive?
>
> I was wondering if anybody has ever had this same problem and
> if freezing under oil could be an alternative. If yes: any suggestions
> on how to fish the crystals? I tried it in the past, but I found it
> very difficult...
>
> Experiences and suggestions are welcome.
>
> Claudia
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> Claudia Scotti Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale Sezione di
> Patologia Generale Universita' di Pavia Piazza Botta, 10 27100 Pavia
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