Fluorescence based screening assays are provided that allow for the for identification of agents that selectively bind to a ligand-gated ion channel (LGIC) such as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR). Also provided are methods for identifying agents that selectively bind to a neuronal-type nAChR by detecting binding of the agent to an
Aplysia
AChBP, which is representative of a neuronal-type nAChR. In addition, compositions and kits for performing such methods are provided.
本研究提供了基于荧光的筛选检测方法,可用于鉴定选择性结合
配体门控离子通道(LGIC)(如
烟碱乙酰胆碱受体(nAChR))的药剂。还提供了通过检测制剂与神经元型 nAChR 的结合来鉴定选择性结合制剂的方法。
神经元型
AChBP,它是神经元型 nAChR 的代表。此外,还提供了用于执行此类方法的组合物和试剂盒。