Identification and characterization of inhibtors of protein farnesyltransferase

摘要

A method of purifying protein farnesyltransferase (Ftase) uses recombinant technology and yeast host cells. Yeast farnesyltransferase purified by the method is useful in confirming specificity and kinetics of potential protein farnesyltransferase inhibitors. These inhibitors are useful for chemotherapy directed against cancers related to ras oncogenes.