HCV RNA-dependent RNA polymerase

Details HCV RNA-dependent RNA polymerase HCV RNA-dependent RNA polymerase

2007-12-17

2009-08-04

Lucas, Zachariah (Department: 1648)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

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

C435S007600, C435S069100, C530S350000

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07569374

ABSTRACT:
The present invention features NS5B polypeptides from different clinically important HCV genotypes. The polypeptides can be used individually, or as part of a panel of RNA-dependent RNA polymerases, to evaluate the effectiveness of a compound to inhibit NS5B activity.

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