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Method for screening substances capable of modulating the activity of a TRAAK potassium channel

US6942979B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2000
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K48/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A purified protein comprising a mechanosensitive potassium channel activated by at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid and riluzole and the use of such channels in drug screening.

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