This invention relates to a method for identifying maxi-K channel blockers comprising using HEK-293 cells that have been stably transfected with both alpha and beta 1 subunits of the maxi-K channel and incubated with potassium channel blockers that selectively eliminate the endogenous conductances of the HEK-293 cells. Maxi-K channels are important for controlling a number of physiological processes. They play a role in the regulation of aqueous humor dynamics in the eye. Maxi-K channel blockers are known to reduce intraocular pressure.
本发明涉及一种识别Maxi-K通道阻滞剂的方法,包括使用已稳定转染了Maxi-K通道的α和β1亚单位的HEK-293细胞,并将其孵育于选择性消除HEK-293细胞内源性传导的
钾通道阻滞剂中。Maxi-K通道在控制许多生理过程中非常重要。它们在调节眼内房
水动力学方面起着作用。已知Maxi-K通道阻滞剂可降低眼内压。