Issue 8, 2009

Searching for interesting channels: pairing selection and molecular evolution methods to study ion channel structure and function

Abstract

The pairing of selection and screening methods with randomly mutated libraries can be an exceptionally powerful means for probing the functions of biological molecules and for developing novel regents from random libraries of peptides and oligonucleotides. The use of such approaches is beginning to permeate the ion channel field where they are being deployed to uncover fundamental aspects about ion channel structure and gating, small molecule–channel interactions, and the development of novel agents to control channel activity.

Graphical abstract: Searching for interesting channels: pairing selection and molecular evolution methods to study ion channel structure and function

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
26 Jan 2009
Accepted
11 May 2009
First published
19 Jun 2009

Mol. BioSyst., 2009,5, 802-810

Searching for interesting channels: pairing selection and molecular evolution methods to study ion channel structure and function

D. L. Minor, Jr, Mol. BioSyst., 2009, 5, 802 DOI: 10.1039/B901708A

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