Dupont-Merck Pharmaceuticals 1997 - 2001
Virologist
Eli Lilly and Company 1997 - 2001
Biotechnology at Eli Lilly
Education:
University of California, Davis 1994 - 1997
Master of Science, Masters
Indiana University Bloomington 1991 - 1994
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Skills:
Drug Discovery Infectious Diseases Immunology Biomarkers Molecular Biology Biotechnology Mammalian Cell Protein Expression Bioreactor Operation Protein Expression
An in vitro method to conduct genomic replication of the viral genomes of viruses that utilize RNA-dependent RNA polymerase for replication (RDRP viruses), such as HCV. The method employs a construct comprising the 3′ and 5′ untranslated regions (UTRs) of the viral genome which are operably linked on the 5′ and 3′ ends of a reporter sequence, in antisense orientation, such that when viral replication is occurring within the cell which produces RDRP, the reporter protein will be made. The method of the invention provides an efficient means for measuring genomic replication in RDRP viruses, and also for the rapid screening of compounds for their ability to inhibit genomic replication of RDRP viruses, including the virus (HCV).
In Vitro System For Replication Of Rna-Dependent Rna Polymerase (Rdrp) Viruses
Robert King - West Chester PA, US Matthew Jeffries - Wilmington DE, US Claudio Pasquinelli - Media PA, US
International Classification:
C12Q001/70 A61K039/29
US Classification:
424/189100, 435/005000
Abstract:
An in vitro method to conduct genomic replication of the viral genomes of viruses that utilize RNA-dependent RNA polymerase for replication (RDRP viruses), such as HCV. The method employs a construct comprising the 3′ and 5′ untranslated regions (UTRs) of the viral genome which are operably linked on the 5′ and 3′ ends of a reporter sequence, in antisense orientation, such that when viral replication is occurring within the cell which produces RDRP, the reporter protein will be made. The method of the invention provides an efficient means for measuring genomic replication in RDRP viruses, and also for the rapid screening of compounds for their ability to inhibit genomic replication of RDRP viruses, including the Hepatitis C virus (HCV).