Ion-channel assay technologies: quo vadis?
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Capturing the Interaction Kinetics of an Ion Channel Protein with Small Molecules by the Bio-layer Interferometry Assay
Published on: March 7, 2018
Jia Xu1, Xiaobo Wang, Brooks Ensign
1AVIVA Biosciences Corporation, 11568 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 9, 92121, San Diego, CA, USA
Abstract:
Although many existing methods are used to study the functions of ion channels and to screen lead compounds for important ion-channel targets, new technologies are being developed for improved performance. It is important to identify the advantages and disadvantages of each technology. In this review, we segment the ion-channel assay market according to distinguishable applications, and compare the needs of each market segment with the capabilities of different technologies in terms of multiple assay attributes. We further discuss the future directions in the development of ion-channel assays.

