Methods of identifying compounds that target tRNA splicing...

Combinatorial chemistry technology: method – library – apparatus – Method of screening a library – By measuring the effect on a living organism – tissue – or cell

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a method for screening and identifying compounds that modulate the activity of a fungal tRNA splicing endonuclease. In particular, the invention provides assays for the identification of compounds that inhibit or reduce the activity of a fungal tRNA splicing endonuclease. The methods of the present invention provide a simple, sensitive assay for high-throughput screening of libraries of compounds to identify pharmaceutical leads useful for preventing, treating, managing and/or ameliorating a fungal infection or fungal infestation or one or more symptoms thereof.

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