(a) Elution profile from the cation-exchange purification step for the H6 DENV 3 RdRp protein. The linear gradient ranges from 0.15 M NaCl (corresponding to the inclusion of 10% buffer B) to 1.5 M NaCl (100% buffer B). Two major fractions F1 and F2 were then subjected to gel filtration and initial crystallization trials (see text). (b) SDS–PAGE analysis. Lane 1, molecular-weight markers (kDa). Lanes 2 and 5, protein DENV 3 RdRp from the minor fraction that elutes first. Lanes 3 and 4, fractions F1 and F2, respectively, both of which contain DENV 3 RdRp.