Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-13
2008-07-01
Campell, Bruce (Department: 1648)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C424S130100, C424S070100, C435S069100, C435S252300, C435S320100, C435S325000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07393941
ABSTRACT:
The invention features methods and compositions for use in a screening assay to identify agents having antiviral activity against a DNA virus by assessing the effect of a candidate agent upon alternative splicing of MxA, or by assessing the effect of a candidate agent on production of a variant form of MxA protein. The invention also provides methods for enhancing resistance of cells to infection by a DNA virus by providing for elevated MxA and/or by providing for reduced production of variant MxA protein.
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Arvin Ann M.
Ku Chia-Chi
Blumel Benjamin P.
Borden Paula A.
Bozicevic Field & Francis LLP
Campell Bruce
Francis Carol L.
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