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Analysis of Translation Initiation During Stress Conditions by Polysome Profiling
Published on: May 19, 2014
Imidazole Derivative As a Novel Translation Inhibitor
D A Lukianov1,2, V S Buev3, Y A Ivanenkov4,5
1Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Center of Life Sciences, Skolkovo, 143028 Russia.
Abstract:
Searching for novel compounds with antibiotic activity and understanding their mechanism of action is extremely important. The ribosome is one of the main targets for antibiotics in bacterial cells. Even if the molecule does not suit the clinical application for whatever reasons, an investigation of its mechanism of action can deepen our understanding of the ribosome function. Such data can inform us on how the already used translational inhibitors can be modified. In this study, we demonstrate that 1-(2-oxo-2-((4-phenoxyphenyl).
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