Inhibition of viral gene activities

Details Inhibition of viral gene activities Inhibition of viral gene activities

2005-11-01

2005-11-01

Winkler, Ulrike (Department: 1648)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

C435S005000, C435S006120, C435S007100, C435S007800, C436S501000, C536S023720

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06960429

ABSTRACT:
A method of inhibiting viral gene activities (and cellular gene activities) is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises the step of delivering an effective amount of an inhibitor of a viral looping/linking factor to an infected patient.

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