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Genes determining cellular senescence in yeast

US6218512A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 1999
Grant dateApr 17, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2019

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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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