Gene encoding an invertebrate alpha1 calcium channel subunit

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4352523, 43525411, 4353201, 435325, 536 235, C12N 121, C12N 1512, C12N 1563, C12P 2102

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The present invention provides for the isolation and characterization of a calcium channel al subunit gene cloned from Drosophila melanogaster, and designated "DmcalD".

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