Screen for inhibitors of fungal IPC synthase

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Fungi

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43525411, 4351721, C12N 116, C12N 1500

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ABSTRACT:
This invention provides novel fungal strains altered in IPC synthase production, and a method for screening for inhibitors of fungal IPC synthase using whole cells.

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