Crystallographic studies of the dynamic properties of lysozyme

Abstract
The patterns of atomic displacements in the crystals of hen and human lysozyme derived from independent crystallographic refinement are broadly similar. Analysis of the pattern indicates a close correlation with molecular structure, strongly suggestive of intramolecular motion. The active site of lysozyme is located in a region of high displacement. Protein mobility may play a significant role in biological activity and X-ray crystallography may contribute to its analysis.