Human ion channel proteins

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Title:	Human ion channel proteins
Patent Number:	7,067,626
Publication Date:	June 27, 2006
Appl. No:	09/899495
Application Filed:	July 05, 2001
Abstract:	The present invention provides novel ion channel polypeptides and polynucleotides that identify and encode them. In addition, the invention provides expression vectors, host cells and methods for their production. The invention also provides methods for the identification of ion channel agonists/antagonists, useful for the treatment of human diseases and conditions.
Inventors:	Benjamin, Christopher W. (Kalamazoo, MI, US); Roberds, Steven L. (Mattawan, MI, US); Karnovsky, Alla M. (Kalamazoo, MI, US); Ruble, Cara L. (Paw Paw, MI, US)
Assignees:	Pharmacia & Upjohn Company (Kalamazoo, MI, US)
Claim:	1. An isolated polypeptide that comprises SEQ ID NO: 116.
Current U.S. Class:	530/350
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Primary Examiner:	Landsman, Robert S.
Attorney, Agent or Firm:	Zelson, Steve Donahue, E. Victor
Accession Number:	edspgr.07067626
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