Table 2. Relative humidity of crystallization mother liquor.
| Protein | Primary precipitant | Predicted RHi† (%) | Determined RHi (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMJD1B | 27% PEG 3350 | 98.6 | 98 |
| BAZ2B | 36% PEG 600, 8% glycerol | 94.5 | 94 |
| Tudor | 1.6–2 M ammonium sulfate | 96.8 | 97 |
| JMJD2D | 26% PEG 3350 | 98.6 | 99.9 |
| MINA53 | 18% PEG 3350 | 99.4 | 99.9 |
| PHIP(2) | 6% PEG 3350 | 99.9 | 99.9 |
| TPH2 | 14% PEG 3350, 10% ethylene glycol | 95.6 | 96 |
| Proteinase K | 20% PEG 3350 | 99.3 | 99.9 |
| Glucose isomerase | 20–30% glucose‡, 10% PEG 400 | 95–96.5 | 94–96 |
Predicted values were determined using the Java application at http://www.embl.fr/CrystalDehydrationCollaboration/RH.html (Wheeler et al., 2012 ▸).
While glucose is not strictly a precipitant, it is acting as a precipitant in this situation and impacts the RH of the solution.