Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...
Reexamination Certificate
2009-06-18
2011-10-18
Noakes, Suzanne M. (Department: 1656)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...
Reexamination Certificate
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08039221
ABSTRACT:
Methods for identifying MarR family inhibiting compounds are described. The methods include the use of computer aided rational based drug design programs and three dimensional structures of MarR family polypeptides.
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Alekshun Michael N.
Frechette Roger
Levy Stuart B.
Podlogar Brent L.
Hanley, Esq. Elizabeth A.
McCarter & English LLP
Noakes Suzanne M.
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Roth, Esq. Joshua K.
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