Sigma-Aldrich Corporation Launches The New Ion Channel Solutions Brochure and Web Site

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sigma, a division of Sigma-Aldrich(TM) , is pleased to provide researchers additional Cell Biology solutions through the new Ion Channel Solutions Brochure and Ion Channels Web site (http://www.sigma.com/ionchannelsolutions). In addition to the most comprehensive product line in this area, the new tools will provide a wealth of scientific information to assist in the elucidation of ion channel function.

The Sigma Ion Channel Solutions Brochure provides a scientific overview of both voltage-gated and ligand-gated channels. Over 700 products are highlighted, including antibodies, toxins, inhibitors, and activators for ion channels, MISSION(R) RNAi libraries, and molecular biology products. Sigma’s LOPAC bioactive compound libraries for ion channel drug discovery are also a feature.

The new Ion Channel Web site provides a portal to additional products and product information. The web site allows customers to access interactive tools, such as the online version of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction, PathFinder Interactive Pathways, Your Favorite Gene(TM) search tool, and Sigma’s own downloadable pathway slides.

“We believe that the Ion Channel Solutions Brochure and Web site are invaluable tools for scientists engaged in ion channel and drug discovery research. They offer a comprehensive line of products and information which, together, provide complete solutions to researchers in this area,” said Tim Fleming, Director of Global Commercial Marketing at Sigma-Aldrich. “Sigma is committed to serving the needs of the cellular biology research community with best-in-class products and technologies.”

To request your copy of the Sigma Ion Channel Solutions brochure and explore our new ion channel Web site, please visit us online at http://www.sigma.com/ionchannelsolutions.

About Sigma-Aldrich: Sigma-Aldrich is a leading Life Science and High Technology company. Its biochemical and organic chemical products and kits are used in scientific and genomic research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, the diagnosis of disease and as key components in pharmaceutical and other high technology manufacturing. The Company has customers in life science companies, university and government institutions, hospitals, and in industry. Over one million scientists and technologists use its products. Sigma-Aldrich operates in 36 countries and has 7,800 employees providing excellent service worldwide. Sigma-Aldrich is committed to Accelerating Customer Success through Leadership in Life Science, High Technology and Service. For more information about Sigma-Aldrich, please visit its award- winning Web site at http://www.sigma-aldrich.com.

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CONTACT: Sean Battles of Sigma-Aldrich, +1-314-286-7616,
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