Method for identifying modulators of CLK-1 and UbiF activity

Details Method for identifying modulators of CLK-1 and UbiF activity Method for identifying modulators of CLK-1 and UbiF activity

2006-11-07

2006-11-07

Carlson, Karen Cochrane (Department: 1653)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...

Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor

C536S023100, C530S350000

Reexamination Certificate

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07132274

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods for screening modulators of 2-polyprenyl-3-methyl-6-methoxy-1,4-benzoquinone (DMQ) hydroxylation activity, inhibitors and activators of the activity, and methods of using such compounds. More particularly, this invention relates to modulators of and UbiF and CLK-1 enzyme activity and methods of identifying same.

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