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High-throughput screening assay for inhibitors of nucleic acid helicases

US5705344A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 1996
Grant dateJan 6, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/68
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides screening assays for identifying an inhibitor of a pathogenic helicase activity, e.g. a helicase derived from a pathogenic infectious organism such as a bacterium, protozoan or fungus. Helicase activity is detected by the solid-phase, preferential capture of retained (non-liberated) single-stranded nucleic acid comprising a detectable label.

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