Protein elongation factor 2 as a target for antifungal and antip

Details Protein elongation factor 2 as a target for antifungal and antip Protein elongation factor 2 as a target for antifungal and antip

1998-06-02

2000-08-01

Gitomer, Ralph

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving viable micro-organism

4351723, 43525411, 4352552, C12Q 118, C12N 115

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ABSTRACT:
Inhibition of protein elongation factor 2 provides a target for identifying potential antifungal and antiparasitic compounds. EF2 inhibitors are useful as therapeutic agents against fungal and parasitic infections.

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