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Genes determining cellular senescence in yeast

US5874210A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 1997
Grant dateFeb 23, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/865
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of isolating mutant yeast cells with increased life span, as well as mutant yeast cells isolated by the methods, are disclosed. Also described are methods of identifying agents which increase life span of yeast cells, and methods of isolating genes which affect senescence in organisms.

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