Genetically encoded calcium indicators and methods of use

US9488642B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9488642-B2
Application numberUS-201514800814-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJul 16, 2015
Priority dateOct 10, 2012
Publication dateNov 8, 2016
Grant dateNov 8, 2016

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Genetically encoded calcium indicator (GECI) polypeptides and the nucleic acid molecules encoding such polypeptides are provided. In addition, methods of using such nucleic acids and polypeptides in methods of screening for agonists or antagonists of G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) or ion channels and methods of monitoring neural activity also are provided.

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What is claimed is: 1. A GECI polypeptide, wherein the polypeptide comprises an amino acid sequence having at least 99% sequence identity to the sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:6. 2. The polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein the polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:6. 3. A cell comprising a polypeptide of claim 1 .

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  • involving analysis of members of signalling pathways · CPC title

  • Calcium binding proteins, e.g. calmodulin · CPC title

  • containing spectroscopic/fluorescent detection, e.g. green fluorescent protein [GFP] · CPC title

  • involving cells · CPC title

  • Calcium binding proteins, e.g. calmodulin · CPC title

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What does patent US9488642B2 cover?
Genetically encoded calcium indicator (GECI) polypeptides and the nucleic acid molecules encoding such polypeptides are provided. In addition, methods of using such nucleic acids and polypeptides in methods of screening for agonists or antagonists of G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) or ion channels and methods of monitoring neural activity also are provided.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Hughes Howard Med Inst
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G01N33/5041. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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Publication date Tue Nov 08 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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