METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING MODULATORS OF ABC TRANSPORTER-MEDIATED ATP RELEASE AND USE OF SAID MODULATORS FOR TREATING DISEASES

摘要

The present invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical industry and relates to an in vitro method for identifying test compounds which are capable of modulating adenosine triphosphate (ATP) release from cells by inhibiting or stimulating an ATP-Binding Cassette Transporter (ABC Transporter)-mediated transport of ATP. The invention further relates to compounds having the above capability for treating specific diseases.