Abstract: The invention provides Div1b polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding Div1b polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing Div1b polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: A method of treatment of bacterial infections in humans or animals which comprises administering, in combination with a .beta.-lactam antibiotic, a therapeutically effective amount of an amino acid derivative of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or in vivo hydrolysable ester thereof, ##STR1## wherein: R is hydrogen, a salt forming cation or an in vivo hydrolysable ester-forming group; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1-6)alkyl optionally substituted by up to three halogen atoms or by a mercapto, (C.sub.1-6)alkoxy, hydroxy, amino, nitro, carboxy, (C.sub.1-6)alkylcarbonyloxy, (C.sub.1-6)alkoxycarbonyl, formyl or (C.sub.1-6)alkylcarbonyl group, (C.sub.3-7)cycloalkyl, (C.sub.3-7)cycloalkyl(C.sub.2-6)alkyl, (C.sub.2-6)alkenyl, (C.sub.2-6)alkynyl, aryl, aryl(C.sub.1-6)alkyl, heterocyclyl or heterocyclyl(C.sub.1-6)alkyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1-6)alkyl or aryl(C.sub.1-6)alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1-6)alkyl optionally substituted by up to three halogen atoms, (C.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating bacterial infections in humans or animals comprising administering, in combination with a .beta.-lactam antibiotic, a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The invention provides Divlb polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding Divlb polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing Divlb polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides DivIB polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such DivIB, particularly those of S. aureus, and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing such DivIB for the treatment of infection, to screen for antagonists against such DivIB, diagnostic assays for detecting disease.

Abstract: The invention provides FabH polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such FabH and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing such FabH for the treatment of infection, particularly bacterial infections. Antagonists against such FabH and their use as a therapeutic to treat infections, particularly bacterial infections are also provided. Further provided are diagnostic assays for detecting diseases related to the presence of FabH nucleic acid sequences and the polypeptides in a host. Also provided are diagnostic assays for detecting polynucleotides encoding novel Fab family proteins and for detecting such polypeptides in a host.

Abstract: The invention provides aroA polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding aroA polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing aroA polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: FabD polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such FabD and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such FabD for the treatment of infection, particularly bacterial infections. Antagonists against such FabD and their use as a therapeutic to treat infections, particularly bacterial infections are also disclosed. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting diseases related to the presence of FabD nucleic acid sequences and the polypeptides in a host. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting polynucleotides encoding Fab (Fatty acid biosynthesis) and for detecting the polypeptide in a host.

Abstract: The invention provides FabH polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such FabH and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing such FabH for the treatment of infection, particularly bacterial infections. Antagonists against such FabH and their use as a therapeutic to treat infections, particularly bacterial infections are also provided. Further provided are diagnostic assays for detecting diseases related to the presence of FabH nucleic acid sequences and the polypeptides in a host. Also provided are diagnostic assays for detecting polynucleotides encoding novel Fab family proteins and for detecting such polypeptides in a host.

Abstract: The invention provides FabH polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such FabH and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing such FabH for the treatment of infection, particularly bacterial infections. Antagonists against such FabH and their use as a therapeutic to treat infections, particularly bacterial infections are also provided. Further provided are diagnostic assays for detecting diseases related to the presence of FabH nucleic acid sequences and the polypeptides in a host. Also provided are diagnostic assays for detecting polynucleotides encoding novel Fab family proteins and for detecting such polypeptides in a host.