作者: Robert O. Messing , Clyde W. Hodge
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摘要: The present invention is directed to the production of PKC isozyme epsilon (PKCepsilon)-deficient cells and non-human animals. further identification PKCepsilon as a target for drugs that reduce anxiety. According invention, PKCepsilon-inhibiting compounds act in synergy with acting at GABAalpha receptor. also use modulators modulate alcohol consumption, self-administration other abuse, effects consumptions well inhibitors PKCepsilon, either alone or conjunction allosteric agonists receptors, treat conditions, such addiction, withdrawal syndrome, skeletal muscle spasms, convulsive seizures, epilepsy, are amenable treatment by receptors. Additional aspects diagnostic methods identifying individuals risk becoming alcoholics abusers kits performing methods.