Abstract: A protein which is a stimulator of and presumed ligand for the axl receptor has been identified and sequenced. The protein, termed gas6, bears homology to human protein S and is a growth factor for tissues which express axl.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 29, 1994
Date of Patent:
July 23, 1996
Assignees:
Amgen Inc., Claudio Schneider
Inventors:
Claudio Schneider, Brian C. Varnum, Giancarlo Avanzi, Claudio Brancolini, Guidalberto Manfioletti