Modulators of ribosomal function and identification thereof
US6947844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2299/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides methods for producing high resolution crystals of ribosomes and ribosomal subunits as well as crystals produced by such methods. The invention also provides high resolution structures of ribosomal subunits either alone or in combination with protein synthesis inhibitors. The invention provides methods for identifying ribosome-related ligands and methods for designing ligands with specific ribosome-binding properties as well as ligands that may act as protein synthesis inhibitors. Thus, the methods and compositions of the invention may be used to produce ligands that are designed to specifically kill or inhibit the growth of any target organism.
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