Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...
Patent
1994-10-13
1997-06-17
Hendricks, Keith D.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...
435 5, 536 2372, G01N 3353, C12Q 170
Patent
active
056396198
ABSTRACT:
The essential role of the Vpr protein of HIV in the progression of HIV infection is disclosed. Recognition of this role permits assay for potential drug candidates by virtue of their ability to interfere with the interaction of Vpr with its intracellular targets. Thus, cells that are modified to contain an expression system for the production of Vpr are cultured in the presence and absence of the drug candidate and the growth rates compared. The ability of a candidate to enhance the growth of a culture producing Vpr indicates its potential as an anti-AIDS therapeutic.
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Chen Irvin S. Y.
Jowett Jeremy B. M.
Planelles Vicente
Hendricks Keith D.
Regents of the University of California
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