Crystallization and preliminary X-ray diffraction analysis of Nsp15 from SARS coronavirus

Crystals of Nsp15 from the aetiological agent of SARS have been grown at room temperature. Crystals have cubic symmetry and diffract to a maximum resolution of 2.7 Å.

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