Human protein acyl transferases and methods of uses therefor

Details Human protein acyl transferases and methods of uses therefor Human protein acyl transferases and methods of uses therefor

2004-09-22

2009-02-10

Prouty, Rebecca E (Department: 1656)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

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

Transferase other than ribonuclease

C435S015000, C435S007920, C435S320100, C435S325000, C536S023200

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07488592

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides the identification of human Ras palmitoyl acyl transfersase complexes, and nucleic acids coding therefore. In addition, methods of screening for modulators of human Ras palmitoyl acyl transfersase, including high throughput yeast screens, are also provided.

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