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Nucleic acid encoding sodium channels in dorsal root ganglia

US6573067B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1999
Grant dateJun 3, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K16/28
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel tetrodotoxin resistant sodium channel is described, along with isolated nucleotides that encode this receptor. Methods for identifying agents that modulate the Na+ current through the receptor are provided, as well as related therapeutic and diagnostic methods.

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