purified complex; recombinant host cell; method for identifying a test compound that enhances the formation of a complex including the test compound; method of enhancing the formation of a complex including an immunophilin binder; method of decreasing membrane tension-dependent opening of the calcium channel activity, and / or fkbp52 activity, in a cell; method of stimulating neurite growth and / or survival of a neuronal cell; method of treating a disorder associated with type 1 calcium channel dysfunction; method of stimulating neurite growth of a neuronal cell; use of an immunophilin binder; use of an immunophilin binder in combination with a type 1 calcium channel antagonist; immunophilin binder; and composition.

摘要

Immunophilin ligands and their uses as modulators of calcium channel activity are disclosed. Screening, therapeutic and prophylactic methods for conditions associated with calcium channel dysfunction, e.g., neurodegenerative and cardiovascular disorders, are also disclosed.