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OHSU # 2184 — A cellular model for human pantothenate kinase 2 dysfunction

Technology Overview
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have developed the first and only cell based PKAN model whereby human fibroblasts with respiratory dysfunction are maintained and utilized to screen compounds for biological activity against PKAN cellular phenotypes associated with PANK2 gene mutations.

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Inventors:

• Susan Hayflick
• Suh Young Jeong

Categories:

• Biological Materials - Cell Lines
• Research Tools - Screening

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