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Capping enzyme of flavivirus and utilization of this protein in a process to test drugs with antiviral properties

US6949353B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2002
Grant dateSep 27, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/14
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention concerns an isolated and purified polypeptide capable of acting as a guanylyltransferase and methyltransferase comprising capping enzyme of flavivirus (CEF). The invention also concerns the use of such polypeptide to identify biologically active molecule wich can be used in the treatment or the prevention of diseases resulting from Flavivirus infection.

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