Crystallization and preliminary X-ray crystallographic analysis of the plant defensin NaD1

NaD1 is a potent antifungal plant defensin. Here, the crystallization and preliminary X-ray crystallographic analysis of NaD1 are reported in order to obtain insight into the structural basis of its antifungal activity.

Recombinant expression and purification of the tomato defensin TPP3 and its preliminary X-ray crystallographic analysis

TPP3 is a class II plant defensin from tomato. Here, the expression, purification, crystallization and preliminary X-ray crystallographic analysis of recombinant TPP3 are reported in order to define its structure and function in relation to other class II plant defensins.

Crystallization and preliminary X-ray characterization of Epstein-Barr virus BHRF1 in complex with a benzoylurea peptidomimetic

The expression and purification of Epstein-Barr virus BHRF1 as well as its co-crystallization with a peptidomimetic are described.