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Human calcium channel .alpha..sub.1, .alpha..sub.2, and .beta. subunits and assays using them

US5846757A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 1994
Grant dateDec 8, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Isolated DNA encoding each of human calcium channel .alpha..sub.1 -, .alpha..sub.2 -, .beta.- and .gamma.-subunits, including subunits that arise as splice variants of primary transcripts, is provided. Cells and vectors containing the DNA and methods for identifying compounds that modulate the activity of human calcium channels are also provided.

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