Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving viable micro-organism
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-21
2007-08-21
Navarro, Mark (Department: 1645)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving viable micro-organism
C536S023100
Reexamination Certificate
active
10043539
ABSTRACT:
A novel sarR gene and sarR gene product which down regulates the expression of sarA and the resulting virulence determinants inStaphylococcus aureusis provided. Methods for modulating the expression of sarA and virulence determinants are also provided. A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides structural information relating to the gene product and enables the identification and formulation of lead compounds and reducements for treating and preventing infections byS. aureusand related bacteria.
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Cheung Ambrose L.
Manna Adhar
Zhang Gongyi
Licata & Tyrrell P.C.
Navarro Mark
Portner Ginny Allen
Trustees of Dartmouth College
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