摘要:
The present invention relates to a vascular endothelial cell inhibitor, VEGI, capable of inhibiting angiogenesis in cellular models and tumourigenesis in animal models, and methods of use.
摘要:
A human TNF receptor polypeptide and two splice variants thereof and DNA (RNA) encoding such polypeptides and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such receptor polypeptides for screening for antagonists and agonists to the receptors and for ligands for the receptors. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such agonists to inhibit the growth of tumors, to stimulate cellular differentiation, to mediate the immune response and anti-viral response, to regulate growth and provide resistance to certain infections. The use of the antagonists as a therapeutic to treat autoimmune diseases, inflammation, septic shock, to inhibit graft-host reactions, and to prevent apoptosis is also disclosed. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting mutations in the nucleic acid sequences and the polypeptides encoded thereby.
摘要:
The present invention concerns a novel member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family of cytokines. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the endokine alpha protein. Endokine alpha polypeptides are also provided, as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. Also provided are diagnostic and therapeutic methods concerning TNF family-related disorders.
摘要:
The present invention relates to novel Death Domain Containing Receptor-5 (DR5) proteins which are members of the tumor necrosis (TNF) receptor family, and have now been shown to bind TRAIL. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human DR5 proteins. DR5 polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying antagonists and antagonists of DR5 activity.