Ion Channels annotated library

• Ion channels are pore-forming proteins that allow the flow of ions across membranes
• Physiologically the Ion Channels are regulated by
– voltage, e.g. most Na, K, Ca and some Cl channels are “voltage-gated ion channels”
– intracellular and/or extracellular mediators, e.g. some K and Cl channels, TRP channels, GABA(A) and
P2X receptors are “ligand-gated ion channels”
• Ion channels are well recognized as important therapeutic targets for diseases of
– the central nervous system (CNS), e.g. sleep disorders, anxiety, epilepsy, pain
– the peripheral nervous system, e.g. anticonvulsant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory
– the cardiovascular system, e.g. ischemia, hypoxic conditions, stroke
A unique collection of small molecule compounds with annotated activities for Ion Channels protein targets