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Genes for the subunits of human farnesyl-protein transferase

US5821118A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 1995
Grant dateOct 13, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N9/1085
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to an assay useful in determining the farnesyl-protein transferase inhibitory activity of pharmaceutical agents. The assay employs purified human farnesyl-protein transferase which is prepared by gene expression in Escherichia coli.

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