RNASE P POLYPEPTIDES, POLYNUCLEOTIDES, AND METHODS USING THEIR MECHANISMS OF ACTION

摘要

This invention relates to a novel bacterial ribonucleoprotein complex and the component parts thereof. More specifically, this invention relates to RNase P RNA isolated from Staphylococcus aureus and the use of RNase P RNA in screens for the identification of antimicrobial compounds and to the use of such compounds in therapy.