I want to do in vitro phosphorylation of 8kDa protein by Casein kinase 2 and after phosphorylation wants to its lyophylization . Does it affect its structure ?
or can I store it at -80 degree after phosphorylation?
Given the small size of the protein, lyophylization has a good chance to work. Especially if the protein is loosely folded or unstructured and does not have a strong tendency to agregate. The best is to try and check on gel filtration that the rehydrated protein has the expected behavior. Freezing could also work but may require some buffer optimization - for example addition of glycerol.