摘要:
The present invention provides methods to manipulate differentiation of a neuroblastoma cell line (IMR-32) such that predominant Nav expression is either Nav1.3 in IMR-32 cells exposed to retinoic acid or Nav1.7 in cells grown under non-differentiating conditions. The cells of the present invention are useful for the discovery of new compounds that modulate the function of either Nav1.3 and/or Nav1.7.
摘要:
The invention provides methods including steps of: providing cells capable of expressing SK2; contacting the cells with a test molecule; obtaining information indicative of cellular SK2 expression to obtain an SK2 Expression Value; comparing the SK2 Expression Value with a control SK2 Expression Value; and identifying a test molecule that causes the cells to display an SK2 Expression Value that is different from the control SK2 Expression Value. Also provided are methods including steps of: providing a sample comprising an SK2 channel; contacting the sample with a test molecule; obtaining information indicative of SK2 channel activity in the sample to obtain an SK2 Channel Activity Value; comparing the SK2 Channel Activity Value with a control Channel Activity Value; and identifying a test molecule that causes the SK2 Channel Activity Value to be different from the control Channel Activity Value. Methods of identifying a molecule useful for treating neuropathic pain are also described.
摘要:
The invention provides methods including steps of: providing cells capable of expressing SK2; contacting the cells with a test molecule; obtaining information indicative of cellular SK2 expression to obtain an SK2 Expression Value; comparing the SK2 Expression Value with a control SK2 Expression Value; and identifying a test molecule that causes the cells to display an SK2 Expression Value that is different from the control SK2 Expression Value. Also provided are methods including steps of: providing a sample comprising an SK2 channel; contacting the sample with a test molecule; obtaining information indicative of SK2 channel activity in the sample to obtain an SK2 Channel Activity Value; comparing the SK2 Channel Activity Value with a control Channel Activity Value; and identifying a test molecule that causes the SK2 Channel Activity Value to be different from the control Channel Activity Value. Methods of identifying a molecule useful for treating neuropathic pain are also described.