Abstract: Disclosed is a human VEGF2 polypeptide and DNA (RNA) encoding such VEGF2 polypeptides. Also provided is a procedure for producing such polypeptide by recombinant techniques and antibodies and antagonist against such polypeptide. Also disclosed is a method of using such polypeptide for stimulating wound healing and for vascular tissue repair. Also provided are methods of using the antagonists to inhibit tumor growth, inflammation and to treat diabetic retinopathy, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. Diagnostic methods for detecting mutations in the VEGF2 coding sequence and alterations in the concentration of VEGF2 protein in a sample derived from a host are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating disorders related to these novel human secreted proteins.

Abstract: Methods are provided for monitoring a large number of genes using cipher probes. In preferred embodiments, the cipher probes are immobilized on a substrate to form a universal array that is suitable for monitoring the expression of almost any genes. Mediator probes are used in some embodiments to hybridize with the cipher probes and nucleic acids derived from transcripts of genes.

Abstract: Human HR-1 RECEPTOR polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such HR-1 RECEPTOR genes and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such HR-1 RECEPTORS for the treatment of decreased level of resistance to infection, asthma, various allergic and hematopoietic disorders or a susceptibility to the aforementioned abnormalities. Antagonists against such HR-1 RECEPTOR and their use as a therapeutic to treat decreased level of resistance to infection, asthma, various allergic and hematopoietic disorders or a susceptibility to the aforementioned abnormalities are also disclosed. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting diseases related to mutations in the nucleic acid sequences and altered concentrations of the polypeptides. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting mutations in the polynucleotides encoding the HR-1 RECEPTOR and for detecting altered levels of the polypeptide in a host.

Abstract: Disclosed is a human FGF-10 polypeptide and DNA (RNA) encoding such FGF-10 polypeptide. Also provided is a procedure for producing such polypeptide by recombinant techniques and antibodies and antagonist/inhibitors against such polypeptide. Such polypeptides may be combined with a suitable pharmaceutical carrier or diluent to provide diagnostic, therapeutic and/or prophylactic effects against various diseases. There is also disclosed methods of utilizing antibodies and antagonists against such polypeptide for therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel human protein called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 3, and isolated polynucleotides encoding this protein. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing this human protein. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating disorders related to this novel human protein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a human Fibroblast growth factor-11 polypeptide and DNA(RNA) encoding such polypeptide. Also provided is a procedure for producing such polypeptide by recombinant techniques. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such polypeptide for promoting wound healing for example as a result of burns and ulcers, to prevent neuronal damage associated with stroke and due to neuronal disorders and promote neuronal growth, and to prevent skin aging and hair loss, to stimulate angiogenesis, mesodermal induction in early embryos and limb regeneration. Antagonists against such polypeptides and their use as a therapeutic to prevent abnormal cellular proliferation, hyper-vascular diseases and epithelial lens cell proliferation are also disclosed. Diagnostic methods for detecting mutations in the coding sequence and alterations in the concentration of the polypeptides in a sample derived from a host are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are human VEGF2 polypeptides, biologically active, diagnostically or therapeuticall sefl fragments, analogs, or derivatives thereof, and DNA (RNA) enco such VEGF2 polypeptides. Also provided are procedures for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques and antibodies and antagonists against such polypeptides. Such polypeptides may be used therapeutically for stimulating wound healing and for vascular tissue repair. Also provided are methods of using the antibodies and antagonists to inhibit tumor angiogenesis and thus tumor growth, inflammation, diabetic retinopathy, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotides encoding a novel human protein called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 2, or VEGF-2, as well as mature forms, proproteins, and fragments of VEGF-2. Also provided are vectors, host cells, and recombinant methods for producing VEGF-2. The invention further relates to polynucleotides that hybridize to polynucleotides of the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are human VEGF2 polypeptides, biologically active, diagnostically or therapeutically useful fragments, analogs, or derivatives thereof, and DNA(RNA) encoding such VEGF2 polypeptides. Also provided are procedures for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques and antibodies and antagonists against such polypeptides. Such polypeptides may be used therapeutically for stimulating wound healing and for vascular tissue repair. Also provided are methods of using the antibodies and antagonists to inhibit tumor angiogenesis and thus tumor growth, inflammation, diabetic retinopathy, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a human FGF-10 polypeptide and DNA(RNA) encoding such FGF-10 polypeptide. Also provided is a procedure for producing such polypeptide by recombinant techniques and antibodies and antagonist/inhibitors against such polypeptide. Such polypeptides may be combined with a suitable pharmaceutical carrier or diluent to provide diagnostic, therapeutic and/or prophylactic effects against various diseases. There is also disclosed methods of utilizing antibodies and antagonists against such polypeptide for therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a human Fibroblast growth factor-11 polypeptide and DNA(RNA) encoding such polypeptide. Also provided is a procedure for producing such polypeptide by recombinant techniques. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such polypeptide for promoting wound healing for example as a result of burns and ulcers, to prevent neuronal damage associated with stroke and due to neuronal disorders and promote neuronal growth, and to prevent skin aging and hair loss, to stimulate angiogenesis, mesodermal induction in early embryos and limb regeneration. Antagonists against such polypeptides and their use as a therapeutic to prevent abnormal cellular proliferation, hyper-vascular diseases and epithelial lens cell proliferation are also disclosed. Diagnostic methods for detecting mutations in the coding sequence and alterations in the concentration of the polypeptides in a sample derived from a host are also disclosed.