Patents Assigned to Maz-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Wissenschaften e.V.
  • Potassium channel blockers
    Publication number: 20060178303
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to conopeptides termed conkunitzins and their use for blocking the flow of potassium ions through voltage-gated potassium channels. In view of the Kunitz domain in the conkunitzins, they are also useful for inhibiting platelet aggregation and as protease inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicants: University of Utah Research Foundation, Cognetix, Inc., Maz-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Wissenschaften e.V.
    Inventors: Baldomero Olivera, Heinrich Terlau, Julita Imperial, James Garrett