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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 05, 2001
Filed:
Nov. 13, 1998
Kevin J. Lynch, Gurnee, IL (US);
Edward C. Burgard, Libertyville, IL (US);
Randy E. Metzger, Gurnee, IL (US);
Wende Niforatos, Chicago, IL (US);
Edward B. Touma, Chicago, IL (US);
Tim Van Biesen, Chicago, IL (US);
Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL (US);
Abstract
Human P2X,and P2X,purinergic receptor polypeptides are provided. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the aforementioned human P2X receptor polypeptide, and vectors and host cells containing such nucleic acid molecules, are also provided. In addition, methods are provided for producing these P2X receptor polypeptide, as are methods of using such polypeptides and host cells that express the same to screen for compounds having activity on P2X,and P2X,receptors. Further, therapeutic uses involving aspects of these receptors are contemplated.