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My data only extends to 3 Angstroms resolution, is it ok to use the overall anisotropic B-factor correction in refinement?

April 26, 2017angstroms anisotropic b-factor Data extends Ok overall resolution

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My data only extends to 3 Angstroms resolution, is it ok to use the overall anisotropic B-factor correction in refinement?

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A. Yes, this is an overall correction and at most uses 6 parameters. This is not the same as refinement of individual anisotropic B-factors for each atom. The overall anisotropic correction can be applied even when the upper resolution limit is 5 Angstroms or worse.