Abstract: Novel polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zalpha11, a novel cytokine receptor. The polypeptides may be used within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block ligand activity in vitro and in vivo. The polynucleotides encoding zalphall, are located on chromosome 16, and can be used to identify a region of the genome associated with human disease states. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.

Abstract: A mammalian cytokine-like polypeptide, called Mammalian Cytokine-like polypeptide-10, (Zcyto10), polynucleotides encoding the same, antibodies which specifically bind to the polypeptide, and anti-idiotypic antibodies which bind to the antibodies. Zcyto10 is useful for promoting the healing of wounds and for stimulating the proliferation of platelets.

Abstract: Novel polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding them, materials and methods for making them, antibodies that specifically bind to them, and methods of using the polypeptides, polynucleotides, and antibodies are disclosed. The polypeptides comprise at least nine contiguous amino acid residues of SEQ ID NO: 2 or SEQ ID NO: 5, and may be prepared as polypeptide fusions comprising heterologous sequences, such as affinity tags. The polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding them may be used within a variety of therepeutic, diagnostic, and research applications, including in vitro diagnosis and in vivo imaging of cancers and other sites of abnormal cell proliferation.

Abstract: Novel cytokine polypeptides, materials and methods for making them, and method of use are disclosed. The polypeptides comprise at least 15 contiguous amino acid residues of SEQ ID NO:2 or SEQ ID NO:4, and may be prepared as polypeptide fusions comprise heterologous sequences, such as affinity tags. The polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding them may be used within a variety of therepeutic, diagnostic, and research applications.

Abstract: Novel polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zalpha11, a novel cytokine receptor. The polypeptides may be used within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block ligand activity in vitro and in vivo. The polynucleotides encoding zalpha11, are located on chromosome 16, and can be used to identify a region of the genome associated with human disease states. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.

Abstract: Members of the serine protease family play a role in carefully controlled processes, such as blood coagulation, fibrinolysis, complement activation, fertilization, and hormone production. These enzymes are also used in a variety of diagnostic, therapeutic, and industrial contexts. Ztryp3 is a new member of the serine protease family.

Abstract: A mammalian cytokine-like polypeptide, called Mammalian Cytokine-like polypeptide-10, (Zcyto10), polynucleotides encoding the same, antibodies which specifically bind to the polypeptide, and anti-idiotypic antibodies which bind to the antibodies. Zcyto10 is useful for promoting the healing of wounds and for stimulating the proliferation of platelets.

Abstract: Novel polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zalpha11, a novel cytokine receptor. The polypeptides may be used within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block ligand activity in vitro and in vivo. The polynucleotides encoding zalpha11, are located on chromosome 16, and can be used to identify a region of the genome associated with human disease states. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.

Abstract: Secreted proteins perform many functions that are essential for the metabolism and differentiation of cells. As such, this class of proteins often provides therapeutically useful pharmaceuticals. The present invention provides a new human secreted protein, designated “Zalpha13.

Abstract: Interferons represent an important class of biopharmaceutical products, which have a proven track record in the treatment of a variety of medical conditions, including the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases, the treatment of particular cancers, and the enhancement of the immune response against infectious agents. To date, four types of interferons have been found in humans: interferon-&agr;, interferon-&bgr;, interferon-&ggr;, and interferon-&ohgr;. The present invention provides new forms of human and murine interferon, “interferon-&egr;,” which have applications in diagnosis and therapy.

Abstract: Although ribonucleases are characterized by the hydrolysis of RNA, these enzymes perform many functions, including anti-parasitic activity, anti-bacterial activity, and anti-viral activity. Ribonucleases are also known to possess anti-neoplastic activity, and angiogenesis-stimulating activity. “Zrnase1” is a new member of the human ribonuclease family.

Abstract: Novel cytokine polypeptides, materials and methods for making them, and method of use are disclosed. The polypeptides comprise at least nine contiguous amino acid residues of SEQ ID NO:2 or SEQ ID NO:4, and may be prepared as polypeptide fusions comprise heterologous sequences, such as affinity tags. The polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding them may be used within a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic, and research applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to zlmda24 polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules. Zlmda24 is a novel cytokine-like polypeptide with an anti-parallel alpha-helical structure. The polypeptides may be used within methods for stimulating the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic cells in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, zlmda24 polynucleotides, polypeptides and antibodies can be used as a diagnostic to detect the presence of human testis tissue. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules for z219a, a novel member of the human 2-19 protein family. The polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding them, may be used for detecting human chromosomal abnormalities. The present invention also includes antibodies to the z219a polypeptides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules for zFGF5 a novel member of the FGF family. The polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding them, are proliferative for muscle cells, in particular cardiac cells and may be used for remodeling cardiac tissue and improving cardiac function. The present invention also includes antibodies to the zFGF5 polypeptides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules for zfsta2, a novel member of the follistatin family. The polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding them are useful for binding to members of the TGF-&bgr; family and mediating central nervous system, reproductive, hematopoietic and bone-related activities. The present invention also includes antibodies to the zfsta2 polypeptides.

Abstract: Interferons represent an important class of biopharmaceutical products, which have a proven track record in the treatment of a variety of medical conditions, including the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases, the treatment of particular cancers, and the enhancement of the immune response against infectious agents. To date, four types of interferons have been found in humans: interferon-&agr;, interferon-&bgr;, interferon-&ggr;, and interferon-&ohgr;. The present invention provides new forms of human and murine interferon, “interferon-&egr;,” which have applications in diagnosis and therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules for ZFGF5 a novel member of the FGF family. The polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding them, are proliferative for muscle cells, in particular cardiac cells and may be used for remodeling cardiac tissue and improving cardiac function. The present invention also includes antibodies to the zFGF5 polypeptides.

Abstract: Members of the serine protease family play a role in carefully controlled processes, such as blood coagulation, fibrinolysis, complement activation, fertilization, and hormone production. These enzymes are also used in a variety of diagnostic, therapeutic, and industrial contexts. Ztryp3 is a new member of the serine protease family.

Abstract: Adenosine deaminase is a purine catabolic enzyme, which catalyzes the deamination of adenosine and 2′-deoxyadenosine to inosine and 2′-deoxyinosine, respectively. A deficiency of adenosine deaminase causes severe immunodeficiency disease. Current therapies for adenosine deficiency include bone marrow transplantation and enzyme replacement therapy. Zmim 19 is a new human adenosine deaminase, which has uses in therapy, diagnostics, and industry.