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After a Protein Is Purified, What Is the Next Step

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After a protein is purified, what is the next step in determining the structure of a protein by x-ray crystallography?


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Pre-T Cells

Immature T cells that are in the process of developing their specificity and functionality in the thymus.

Pre-B Cells

Immature B cells undergoing maturation in the bone marrow, important for the adaptive immune system.

Negative Selection

A process in immunology where self-reactive T or B cells are eliminated during development, preventing autoimmune diseases.

Positive Selection

A process in the immune system whereby cells that recognize a foreign antigen with high affinity are selectively proliferated.

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