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Development Of Fluorescent Techniques In The Kinetic Characterization Of Reverse Transcriptase, Kevin Kevin Howerton
Development Of Fluorescent Techniques In The Kinetic Characterization Of Reverse Transcriptase, Kevin Kevin Howerton
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Reverse transcriptase (RT) is an RNA-directed DNA polymerase isolated from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other retroviruses. It has been the primary target for anti-HIV research since the discovery of its vital role in the retroviral life-cycle. The conventional method for carrying out kinetic characterization and inhibition studies of reverse transcriptase involves the use of radioactive materials. Although this method is effective, it is both time consuming, due to a necessary repeated washing step, and hazardous to the worker and environment. Furthermore, strict laws limit the use of radioactive materials to licensed workers and laboratories. In response to these concerns, …