Protein crystallization in confined geometries

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We studied the crystallization of a globular protein, lysozyme, in the cubic phase of the lipid monoolein. The solubility of lysozyme in salt solution decreased by a factor of $\sim 4$ when confined in cubic phase. Calculations and Monte Carlo simulations show that this can be explained by the {\it confinement} of lysozyme molecules to the narrow water cells in the cubic phase.
4 pages, 5 figures

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Soft Condensed Matter, Biomolecules

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http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/22226

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https://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0309373
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