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Methods for identifying chemical compounds that inhibit dissociation of FKBP12.6 binding protein from type 2 ryanodine receptor

US6489125B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2000
Grant dateDec 3, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/326
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention provides methods of regulating contraction of a subject's heart and of treating heart failure and cardiac arrhythmia. This invention also provides methods of obtaining compounds that bind to, and activate or inhibit the activation of a type 2 ryanodine (RyR2) receptor, and methods for screening for compounds that alleviate heart disease.

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