CALCIUM CHANNEL 3.2 INHIBITORY PEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF

Abstract

This disclosure provides peptide aptamers, comprising one or more inhibitory amino acid sequences, that block human Cav3.2 T-type calcium channel activity and nociceptive dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neuron excitation. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the peptide aptamers, nucleic acid constructs encoding the peptide aptamers, and methods of treatment comprising administering the peptide aptamers.

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