Essential fungal CaYLR100w polypeptides, and methods of use

Details Essential fungal CaYLR100w polypeptides, and methods of use Essential fungal CaYLR100w polypeptides, and methods of use

2007-03-20

2008-10-28

Saidha, Tekchand (Department: 1652)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

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

Oxidoreductase

C435S183000, C435S252300, C435S320100, C530S350000, C536S023200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07442532

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides essential fungal polynucleotides and their encoded polypeptides, homologues thereof and their uses. Additionally, the invention provides methods for the identification of essential polynucleotides and fungal strains which may be used for drug screening.

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