Methods for identification of agents which modulate chloride channel activity
US6576434B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/927
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A new gene in the calcium-activated chloride channel family has been discovered that is induced by L-9, thereby providing a therapeutic target in IL-9 mediated development of atopic allergy, asthma-related disorders and cystic fibrosis. A method for the identification and use of small molecule inhibitors of this gene and its products to treat these disorders has also been discovered.
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