Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 3714, 16742, 23546, or 13887 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel protein kinases. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 3714, 16742, 23546, or 13887 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 3714, 16742, 23546, or 13887 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention sill further provides isolated 3714, 16742, 23546, or 13887 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-3714, -16742, -23546, or -13887 antibodies. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the diagnosis and treatment of a cancer or cancer. Specifically, the present invention identifies the differential expression of 140, 1470, 1686, 2089, 2427, 3702, 5891, 6428, 7181, 7660, 25641, 69583, 49863, 8897, 1682, 17667, 9235, 3703, 14171, 10359, 1660, 1450, 18894, 2088, 32427, 2160, 9252, 9389, 1642, 85269, 10297, 1584, 9525, 14124, 4469, 8990, 2100, 9288, 64698, 10480, 20893, 33230, 1586, 9943, 16334, 68862, 9011, 14031, 6178, 21225, 1420, 32236, 2099, 2150, 26583, 2784, 8941, 9811, 27444, 50566 and 66428 genes in tissues relating to cancer, relative to their expression in normal, or non-cancer disease states, and/or in response to manipulations relevant to a cancer. The present invention describes methods for the diagnostic evaluation and prognosis of various cancers, and for the identification of subjects exhibiting a predisposition to such conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the diagnosis and treatment of a cancer or cancer. Specifically, the present invention identifies the differential expression of 2192, 2193, 6568, 8895, 9138, 9217, 9609, 9857, 9882, 10025, 20657, 21163, 25848, 25968, 32603, 32670, 33794, 54476 and 94710 genes in tissues relating to cancer, relative to their expression in normal, or non-cancer disease states, and/or in response to manipulations relevant to a cancer. The present invention describes methods for the diagnostic evaluation and prognosis of various cancers, and for the identification of subjects exhibiting a predisposition to such conditions. The invention also provides methods for identifying a compound capable of modulating a cancer or cancer. The present invention also provides methods for the identification and therapeutic use of compounds as treatments of cancer.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 46828 nucleic acid molecules, which encode AMP-binding enzymes, and in particular acyl-CoA synthases are disclosed. The invention provides methods of modulating the differentiation, proliferation, and/or inducing the cell killing of 46828-expressing hyperproliferative cells, e.g., 46828-expressing malignant cells from the lung, colon and ovaries. The invention further provides methods of treating, preventing and diagnosing solid tumors, soft tissue tumors, and/or metastatic lesions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment and diagnosis of cellular proliferative disorders, including, but not limited to, lung, breast, ovary, and colon tumors. The invention further provides methods for identifying a compound capable of treating a cellular proliferative disorder or modulating tumorigenesis. The invention also provides a method for modulating tumorigenesis, e.g., modulating tumorigenesis in a subject. In addition, the invention provides a method for treating a subject having a cellular proliferative disorder characterized by aberrant 32222 polypeptide activity or aberrant 32222 nucleic acid expression.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated MAGK nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel guanylate kinase related molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing MAGK nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a MAGK gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated MAGK proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-MAGK antibodies. Treatment and diagnostic methods for cellular growth or proliferation diseases or disorders, e.g., cancer, including, but not limited to colon cancer and lung cancer, utilizing compositions of the invention, are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 9136 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel aldehyde dehydrogenase family members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 9136 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 9136 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 9136 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-9136 antibodies. Diagnostic and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 21163 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel prolyl oligopeptidase family members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 21163 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 21163 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 21163 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-21163 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 22417 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel aminoprotease members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 22417 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 22417 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 22417 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-22417 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a newly identified human ubiquitin protease belonging to the family of mammalian deubiquitinating enzymes. The invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the ubiquitin protease. The invention further relates to methods using the ubiquitin protease polypeptides and polynucleotides as a target for diagnosis and treatment in ubiquitin-mediated or -related disorders. The invention further relates to drug-screening methods using the ubiquitin protease polypeptides and polynucleotides to identify agonists and antagonists for diagnosis and treatment. The invention further encompasses agonists and antagonists based on the ubiquitin protease polypeptides and polynucleotides. The invention further relates to procedures for producing the ubiquitin protease polypeptides and polynucleotides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a newly identified human ubiquitin protease belonging to the family of mammalian deubiquitinating enzymes. The invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the ubiquitin protease. The invention further relates to methods using the ubiquitin protease polypeptides and polynucleotides as a target for diagnosis and treatment in ubiquitin-mediated or -related disorders. The invention further relates to drug-screening methods using the ubiquitin protease polypeptides and polynucleotides to identify agonists and antagonists for diagnosis and treatment. The invention further encompasses agonists and antagonists based on the ubiquitin protease polypeptides and polynucleotides. The invention further relates to procedures for producing the ubiquitin protease polypeptides and polynucleotides.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated DHDR-7 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel human dehydrogenase molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing DHDR-7 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a DHDR-7 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated DHDR-7 polypeptides, fusion polypeptides, antigenic peptides and anti-DHDR-7 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 23155 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel proteins with homology to a 5-&agr; reductase. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 23155 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 23155 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 23155 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-23155 antibodies. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for using a human cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase belonging to the superfamily of mammalian phosphodiesterases. The invention also relates to methods for using polynucleotides encoding the phosphodiesterase. The invention relates to methods using the phosphodiesterase polypeptides and polynucleotides as a target for diagnosis and treatment in phosphodiesterase-mediated or -related disorders. The invention further relates to drug-screening methods using the phosphodiesterase polypeptides and polynucleotides to identify agonists and antagonists for diagnosis and treatment. The invention further encompasses agonists and antagonists based on the phosphodiesterase polypeptides and polynucleotides. The invention further relates to agonists and antagonists identifiefd by drug screening methods with the phosphodiesterase polypeptides and polynucleotides as a target.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 3714, 16742, 23546, or 13887 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel protein kinases. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 3714, 16742, 23546, or 13887 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 3714, 16742, 23546, or 13887 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 3714, 16742, 23546, or 13887 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-3714, -16742, -23546, or -13887 antibodies. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mouthrinse and methods of use providing improved antimicrobial activity and thereby reducing oral bacteria, mouth malodor and further promoting oral health.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mouthrinse and methods of use providing improved antimicrobial activity and thereby reducing oral bacteria, mouth malodor and further promoting oral health.