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PCR Mutagenesis, Cloning, Expression, Fast Protein Purification Protocols and Crystallization of the Wild Type and Mutant Forms of Tryptophan Synthase
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Cleavage at Tryptophan by o-Iodosobenzoic Acid

Richard J Simpson

    CSH Protocols
    |March 2, 2011
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study details a protocol for specific chemical cleavage of proteins at tryptophan residues using ο-iodosobenzoic acid. This method aids in protein structure and function analysis.

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