摘要:
The present invention provides isolated DNA molecules comprising a DNA segment encoding a glucagon receptor. Also provided are DNA constructs comprising a first DNA segment encoding a glucagon receptor operably linked to additional DNA segments required for the expression of the first DNA segment, as well as host cells containing such DNA constructs. The present invention also provides amethod for detecting the presence of glucagon antagonists, comprising the steps of (a) exposing a compound in the presence of a glucagon agonist to a recombinant glucagon receptor coupled to a response pathway under conditions and for time sufficient to allow binding of the compound to the receptor and an associated response through the pathway, and (b) detecting a reduction in the stimulation of the response pathway resulting from the binding of the compound to the glucagon receptor, relative to the stimulation of the response pathway by the glucagon agonist alone and therefrom determining the presence of a glucagon antagonist.
摘要:
Methods for inducing bone formation using ob protein are disclosed. The methods can be used for treating osteoporosis, repairing fractures, dental defects, resectioning due to oncogenesis and elongation of the growth plate/long bone. In addition, the methods can be used for ex vivo therapy and reinfused into a mammal.
摘要:
There is provided an isolated multimeric or heterodimeric cytokine receptor comprising: a first polypeptide, wherein the first polypeptide comprises an amino acid sequence having at least 90 percent sequence identity with residues 20-732 of SEQ ID NO:111 or an amino acid sequence having at least 90 percent sequence identity with residues 20-649 of SEQ ID NO:109; and a second polypeptide comprising residues 28-429 of SEQ IDNO:7; wherein the multimeric or heterodimeric cytokine receptor binds a ligand comprising residues 27-164 of SEQ ID NO:2.
摘要:
The present invention relates to zcytor171ig polynucleotide, polypeptide and anti-zcytor17 antibody molecules. The zcytor171ig is a novel cytokine. The polypeptides may be used within methods for stimulating the immune system, and proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
摘要:
The present invention relates IL-17RE antagonists, such as soluble receptors and anti-IL-17RE antibodies, that are useful in blocking, inhibiting, reducing, antagonizing or neutralizing the activity of IL-17C. IL-17C is a cytokine that is involved in inflammatory processes and human disease. IL-17RE is a receptor for IL-17C. The present invention includes soluble IL-17RE, anti-IL-17RE antibodies and binding partners, as well as methods for antagonizing IL-17C using such soluble receptors, antibodies and binding partners.
摘要:
The present invention relates ZcytoR21 antagonists, such as soluble receptors and anti-ZcytoR21 antibodies, that are useful in blocking, inhibiting, reducing, antagonizing or neutralizing the activity of IL-17C. IL-17C is a cytokine that is involved in inflammatory processes and human disease. ZcytoR21 is a receptor for IL-17C. The present invention includes soluble ZcytoR21, anti-ZcytoR21 antibodies and binding partners, as well as methods for antagonizing IL-17C using such soluble receptors, antibodies and binding partners.
摘要:
There is provided an isolated multimeric or heterodimeric cytokine receptor comprising: a first polypeptide, wherein the first polypeptide comprises an amino acid sequence having at least 90 percent sequence identity with residues 20-732 of SEQ ID NO:111 or an amino acid sequence having at least 90 percent sequence identity with residues 20-649 of SEQ ID NO:109; and a second polypeptide comprising residues 28-429 of SEQ IDNO:7; wherein the multimeric or heterodimeric cytokine receptor binds a ligand comprising residues 27-164 of SEQ ID NO:2.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a method of regulating body weight, body mass, fat depositions, and circulating glucose levels, by antagonizing zsig33 peptide by binding it with an antibody.