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Rnase P polypeptides, polynucleotides, and methods using their mechanisms of action

US6649744B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2001
Grant dateNov 18, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2500/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a novel bacterial ribonucleoprotein complex and the component parts thereof. More specifically, this invention relates to RNase P RNA isolated from Staphylococcus aureus and the use of RNase P RNA in screens for the identification of antimicrobial compounds and to the use of such compounds in therapy.

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