Given the central functional role that the ion channel superfamily plays in human physiology, its membrane localization, and the diverse tissue distribution of different members of the family, it represents an attractive potential target class for drug discovery. Ion channelsplay a fundamental role in the way cells communicate. This communication between cells allows for the orchestration of physical and mental activities in humans. A number of diseases occur when ion channels do not function properly. Some examples are diabetes, neuropathic pain, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative disease, etc.

The Ion Channel Inhibitor Library by TargetMol, containing 1147 compounds targeting ion channels, can be used for research in ion channel, high throughput screening and high content screening for ion channel drug discovery.