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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 19, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2007
Applicants:
Dan Yang, Hong Kong, HK;
Xiang LI, Hong Kong, HK;
Assignee:
The University of Hong Kong & Versitech Limited, Hong Kong, CN;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C07C 239/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Provided herein are self-assembling compounds that can form ion channels in lipid bilayers or cell membranes and ion-channel-forming compositions comprising the self-assembling compounds. Also provided are methods of making and using the ion channels formed from a plurality of molecules of the self-assembling compounds. Further, provided are methods of treating or preventing conditions and diseases that are related to the dysfunction of ion channels, including chloride channels.