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Switch-region: target and method for inhibition of bacterial RNA polymerase

US8114583B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2009
Grant dateFeb 14, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2500/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A target and methods for specific binding and inhibition of RNA polymerase from bacterial species are provided, including methods for identifying agents that bind to a bacterial RNA polymerase, and that inhibit an activity of a bacterial RNA polymerase, through interactions with a bacterial RNA polymerase homologous switch-region amino-acid sequence. The methods can include preparation of a reaction solution comprising the compound to be tested and an entity containing a bacterial RNAP homologous switch-region amino-acid sequence, and detection of binding or inhibition. Applications in control of bacterial gene expression, control of bacterial viability, control of bacterial growth, antibacterial chemistry, and antibacterial therapy are also provided.

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