Enkurin and uses thereof
US6991909B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/105831
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel protein, enkurin, that is preferentially expressed in sperm has been discovered. Enkurin binds to TRPCs including TRPC2-S, a protein encoded by TRPC2 that is not predicted to be a calcium channel subunit. The invention includes methods of identifying compounds that affect enkurin expression or activity, and are useful, e.g., for contraception and treatment of infertility.
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