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Methods of identifying modulators of a cold-and-menthol-sensitive receptor (CMR1) and recombinant cells for use thereof

US8361733B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2010
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2333/705
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to regulation of cold sensation and pain. More particularly, the present invention is directed to nucleic acids encoding a member of the transient regulatory protein family, CMR1, which is involved in modulation of the perception of cold sensations and pain. The invention further relates to methods for identifying and using agents that modulate cold responses and pain responses stimulated by cold via modulation of CMR1 and CMR1-related signal transduction.

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