摘要:
The present invention includes the identification and isolation of a nucleic acid molecule encoding a dibasic amino acid processing endoprotease from CD4+ T-lymphocytes as well as a protein encoded by that nucleic acid molecule. The present invention also includes related nucleic acid molecules and proteins encoded by such nucleic acid molecules as well as recombinant molecules and recombinant cells that include nucleic acid molecules of the present invention. The present invention also includes use of such nucleic acid molecules and proteins to develop therapeutic compositions that enhance or inhibit dibasic amino acid processing endoprotease activity.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to a method for screening samples for the identification of agents exhibiting potential fungicidal and insecticidal activity for a wide variety of agricultural, medical and pharmaceutical uses. The method utilizes cells that comprise a plasmid-born CTS gene of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which allows for over expression of chitinase. Compounds that inhibit a hydrolyic action on methyl-umbelliferyltriacetyl chitotriose, but which are not toxic to the cells are detected by decrease in conversion of substrate
摘要:
Methods of constructing and using gene expression systems to indicate the pertubation of fungal cell envelopes are provided. The recombinant genes produce indicator cleavage enzymes such as .beta.-galactosidase when galactose is able to enter the cell, despite the presence of glucose, through discontinuous cell envelopes. The indicator cleavage enzymes such as .beta.-galactosidase cleaves a colorimetric indicator placed in the media to produce an easily detected measurement of altered cell envelope permeability.
摘要:
The invention relates to a composition suitable for testing biological tissues and/or liquids, the composition consisting of:(a) a dye chosen from the xanthene, azine, oxazine or acridine series, or from water-soluble dyes of the "diazo" series, or triphenylmethane,(b) a medium compatible with the biological tissue and/or liquid,(c) a substance capable of rapidly de-energising the dye molecules when it encounters them (i.e. a quencher).The test method using said composition is also described.
摘要:
Detection devices comprising microbe-targeting molecules (MTMs) and engineered MTMs in the form of a lateral flow assay (LFA) are provided. Methods of using the detection devices in the detection and/or identification of microbes and microbe components in a sample are also provided.
摘要:
The present invention provides novel compounds (e.g., compounds of Formula (I)), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrate, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives, prodrugs, and compositions thereof. Also provided are methods and kits comprising the inventive Compounds, or compositions thereof, for treating and/or preventing a fungal or protozoan infection, inhibiting the activity of a fungal or protozoan enzyme, killing a fungus or protozoan, or inhibiting the growth of a fungus or protozoan. The fungus may be a Candida species, Sacchawmyces species, or other pathogenic fungal species. The compounds of the invention may inhibit the activity of fungal or protozoan mitochondrial phosphate carrier protein.
摘要:
The present invention provides novel compounds (e.g., compounds of Formula (I)), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrate, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives, prodrugs, and compositions thereof. Also provided are methods and kits comprising the inventive compounds, or compositions thereof, for treating and/or preventing a fungal or protozoan infection, inhibiting the activity of a fungal or protozoan enzyme, killing a fungus or protozoan, or inhibiting the growth of a fungus or protozoan. The fungus may be a Candida species, Sacchawmyces species, or other pathogenic fungal species. The compounds of the invention may inhibit the activity of fungal or protozoan mitochondrial phosphate carrier protein.
摘要:
A concentration agent for microorganisms is provided that contains both lanthanum and carbonate. Additionally, articles that include the concentration agent and methods of concentrating a microorganism using the concentration agent are provided.
摘要:
The present invention relates to methods for identifying substances capable of influencing the activity of a target molecule affecting cellular proliferation.