Answer to Question #227616 in Cell Biology for kim taeghyun

Question

1) Are enzymes also found in the crystal form...?

2) Is the extraction of crystal enzyme possible...?

Answer 1

1) Yes, in fact since 1926, some twelve different enzymes have been obtained in crystalline forms the variety of which reflects their diverse and specific chemical character.

2) Yes, for some crystal enzymes.

i.e for more stable apo-enzymes it is likely that a crystal soaking approach could also be used.