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Iterative projection algorithms in protein crystallography. II. Application.

Victor L Lo¹, Richard L Kingston², Rick P Millane¹

¹Computational Imaging Group, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Acta Crystallographica. Section A, Foundations and Advances

|July 2, 2015

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Iterative projection algorithms (IPAs) can solve the protein phase problem using limited data. These algorithms reconstruct accurate electron densities for model building in protein crystallography.

Keywords:

density modification iterative projection algorithms phase determination phasing

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Area of Science:

Protein crystallography
Structural biology
Biophysics

Background:

The protein phase problem is a major hurdle in determining protein structures.
Traditional density modification algorithms have limitations in convergence.
Iterative projection algorithms (IPAs) offer improved convergence properties.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of IPAs for protein phase determination.
To demonstrate the ability of IPAs to overcome the phase problem with limited structural redundancy.
To assess the accuracy of electron densities generated by IPAs for model building.

Main Methods:

Application of iterative projection algorithms (IPAs).
Utilizing experimental diffraction amplitudes, a low-resolution molecular envelope, and non-crystallographic axes positions.
Testing on protein crystals with fourfold non-crystallographic symmetry.

Main Results:

Successful determination of electron densities for two protein crystals.
Generated electron densities were accurate enough for automated model building.
Demonstrated effective phase determination with minimal initial phase information.

Conclusions:

Iterative projection algorithms (IPAs) are effective for protein phase determination.
IPAs can overcome the phase problem with modest structural redundancy.
IPAs show potential for routine application in protein crystallography.