Methods for identifying inhibitors of methionine aminopeptidases

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6593454
APP PUB NO 20010047078A1
SERIAL NO

09864732

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Methods are provided for detecting methionine aminopeptidase (MAP) activity and for detecting inhibitors of MAP. The methods utilize a peptide comprising an N-terminal methionine which can be cleaved from the peptide by MAP, and a C-terminal detection moiety which is released by a second peptidase only if the N-terminal methionine has been cleaved from the peptide. When the peptide is combined with MAP and the second peptidase, the detection moiety is released, while the addition of a MAP inhibitor will inhibit the release of the detection moiety. Reaction mixes, peptides, and kits which are useful for practicing the methods are also provided.

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  • SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

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Chang, Yie-Hwa St. Louis, MO 15 162

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