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Human calcium channel .alpha.-1C/.alpha.-1D, .alpha.-2, .beta.-1, and .gamma.subunits and cells expressing the DNA

US5851824A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 1994
Grant dateDec 22, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 4, 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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