Crystallization and structure of a plant peptide deformylase

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2006-10-03

2008-11-04

Steadman, David J. (Department: 1656)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Enzyme , proenzyme; compositions thereof; process for...

Hydrolase

C436S004000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07445923

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to the crystal structure of a plant peptide deformylase polypeptide and methods of using the structure to design compounds that modulate the activity of the polypeptide.

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