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Method of using a crystal of the N-terminal domain of a signal transducer and activator of transcription

US6312887A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2000
Grant dateNov 6, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/4705
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a crystal containing the N-terminal domain of a STAT protein that is of sufficient quality to perform X-ray crystallographic studies. Methods of preparing the crystals are include in the invention. The present invention further discloses the three-dimensional structure of the crystal. The present invention also provides methods of using the structural information in drug discovery and drug development.

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