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Template: Protein Binding Assay v3.2

EXP-2026-0912: Compound ELN-5103 Binding Affinity

Objective: Determine the binding affinity of compound ELN-5103 to the CB1 receptor using a competitive radioligand displacement assay.
Compound
Conc. (nM)
% Displacement
Ki (nM)
Status
ELN-5103
1000
94.2%
3.8
Pass
ELN-5103
500
87.6%
3.8
Pass
ELN-5103
100
62.1%
3.8
Pass
Rimonabant
100
96.8%
1.2
Ref
Displacement Curve
Version History
v3.2Added displacement data
Dr. Chen2m ago
v3.1Updated protocol section
Dr. Patel1h ago
v3.0Signed — Approved
Dr. Chen3h ago

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Timeline Mode
v4Dr. S. ChenMar 18, 2:34 PM
Added final concentration data
v3J. MartinezMar 18, 1:55 PM
Updated sample prep section
v2Dr. R. PatelMar 17, 4:12 PM
Reviewed and added comments
v1Dr. S. ChenMar 17, 9:30 AM
Created from protein binding template

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