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  • Patent number: 8106013
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of using scorpion venom peptide that is a ligand for ABC transporters. One aspect provides a peptide having at least 80% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 1. The peptide Is believed to have a molecular mass of about 3.7 kDa and specifically interacts with cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator. Methods of treating a disorder or symptom of a disorder related to aberrant ABC transporter activity are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Nael McCarty, Matthew Fuller, Julia Kubanek