Abstract: The invention provides FGFR fusion proteins, methods of making them, and methods of using them to treat proliferative disorders, including cancers and disorders of angiogenesis. The FGFR fusion molecules can be made in CHO cells and may comprise deletion mutations in the extracellular domains of the FGFRs which improve their stability. These fusion proteins inhibit the growth and viability of cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. The combination of the relatively high affinity of these receptors for their ligand FGFs and the demonstrated ability of these decoy receptors to inhibit tumor growth is an indication of the clinical value of the compositions and methods provided herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a newly identified SDF-1 splice variant molecule, its polypeptide sequence, and the polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide sequence, and active fragments thereof. Also provided is a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques employing, for example, vectors and host cells. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such polypeptides and modulators thereof for the treatment of diseases, including cancer, immune diseases, infectious diseases, and ischemic diseases.

Abstract: Microarray analysis, confirmed by RT-PCR, demonstrated that mRNA from certain cancer tissues, for example, ovarian cancer tissue, pancreatic cancer tissue, and colorectal cancer tissue, hybridizes specifically and preferentially to LRRTM1. LRRTM1 is a leucine-rich repeat transmembrane protein overexpressed on the surface of cancer cells compared to normal tissues and thus provides a therapeutic target for treating cancer. Modulators of LRRTM1, highly expressed in cancerous as compared to normal tissues, are provided for the diagnosis and treatment of proliferative disorders such as cancer. The invention further provides methods of treating cancer with therapeutic agents directed toward LRRTM1.

Abstract: Modulators of phosphatidic acid phosphatase type 2C and other polypeptides, highly expressed in cancers as compared to normal tissues, are provided for treatment of proliferative disorders such as cancer. A method is provided for detecting polypeptides that are overexpressed in cancer, whereby antibodies or binding proteins that specifically recognize these molecules are contacted with a patient's bodily fluid. The method provides an early diagnosis of cancer, and can detect recurrence and metastasis following an initial diagnosis. The invention further provides methods of treating cancer with therapeutic agents directed toward these protein and peptide biomarkers.

Abstract: The invention provides novel human full-length cDNA clones, novel polynucleotides, related polypeptides, related nucleic acid and polypeptide compositions, and related modulators, such as antibodies and small molecule modulators. The invention also provides methods to make and use these cDNA clones, polynucleotides, polypeptides, related compositions, and modulators. These methods include diagnostic, prophylactic and therapeutic applications. The compositions and methods of the invention are useful in treating proliferative disorders, e.g., cancers, and inflammatory, immune, bacterial, and viral disorders.

Abstract: Microarray analysis, confirmed by RT-PCT, demonstrated that mRNA derived from cancerous tissues hybridized specifically and preferentially to human nectin 4, semaphorin 4b, IgSF9, and KIAA0152. Microarray analysis also demonstrated that RNA from malignant bladder, pancreas, and stomach tissue hybridized specifically to human nectin 4, semaphorin 4b, IgSF9, and KIAA0152, all of which are transmembrane proteins that provide a therapeutic target for treating cancer. Modulators of nectin 4, semaphorin 4b, IgSF9, and KIAA0152 are provided for the diagnosis and treatment of proliferative disorders such as cancer and psoriasis. The invention further provides methods of treating cancer with therapeutic agents directed toward nectin 4, semaphorin 4b, IgSF9, and KIAA0152.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a newly identified SDF-1 splice variant molecule, its polypeptide sequence, and the polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide sequence, and active fragments thereof. Also provided is a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques employing, for example, vectors and host cells. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such polypeptides and modulators thereof for the treatment of diseases, including cancer, immune diseases, infectious diseases, and ischemic diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed are newly identified Interleukin 24 and APO2L splice variant molecules, their polypeptide sequences, and the polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide sequences. Also provided is a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques employing, for example, vectors and host cells, and, for example, heterologous secretory leader sequences. Also disclosed are methods for using such polypeptides and modulators thereof for the treatment of diseases, including cancer, immune diseases, infectious diseases, and ischemic diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides novel human full-length cDNA clones, novel polynucleotides, related polypeptides, related nucleic acid and polypeptide compositions, and related modulators, such as antibodies and small molecule modulators. The invention also provides methods to make and use these cDNA clones, polynucleotides, polypeptides, related compositions, and modulators. These methods include diagnostic, prophylactic and therapeutic applications. The compositions and methods of the invention are useful in treating proliferative disorders, e.g., cancers, and inflammatory, immune, bacterial, and viral disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides FGFR fusion proteins, methods of making them, and methods of using them to treat proliferative disorders, including cancers and disorders of angiogenesis. The FGFR fusion molecules can be made in CHO cells and may comprise deletion mutations in the extracellular domains of the FGFRs which improve their stability. These fusion proteins inhibit the growth and viability of cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. The combination of the relatively high affinity of these receptors for their ligand FGFs and the demonstrated ability of these decoy receptors to inhibit tumor growth is an indication of the clinical value of the compositions and methods provided herein.

Abstract: Modulators of phosphatidic acid phosphatase type 2C and other polypeptides, highly expressed in cancers as compared to normal tissues, are provided for treatment of proliferative disorders such as cancer. A method is provided for detecting polypeptides that are overexpressed in cancer, whereby antibodies or binding proteins that specifically recognize these molecules are contacted with a patient's bodily fluid. The method provides an early diagnosis of cancer, and can detect recurrence and metastasis following an initial diagnosis. The invention further provides methods of treating cancer with therapeutic agents directed toward these protein and peptide biomarkers.

Abstract: The invention provides novel polynucleotides, related polypeptides related nucleic acid and polypeptide compositions, and related modulators, such as antibodies and small molecule modulators. The invention also provides methods to make and use these polynucleotides, polypeptides, related compositions, and modulators. These methods include diagnostic, prophylactic, and therapeutic applications. The compositions and methods of the invention are useful in treating proliferative disorders, e.g., cancers, such as kidney and pancreatic cancer; and inflammatory, immune, and viral disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed is a newly identified secreted molecule, identified herein as “monocyte, granulocyte, and dendritic cell colony stimulating factor” (MGD-CSF), the polypeptide sequence, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide sequence. Also provided is a procedure for producing the polypeptide by recombinant techniques employing, for example, vectors and host cells. Additionally, procedures are described to modify the disclosed novel molecules of the invention to prepare fusion molecules. Also disclosed are methods for using the polypeptides and active fragments thereof for treatment of a variety of diseases, including, for example, cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, infectious diseases, and recurrent pregnancy loss.

Abstract: The invention provides novel polynucleotides, related polypeptides related nucleic acid and polypeptide compositions corresponding to novel human cDNA clones, and related modulators, such as antibodies and small molecule modulators. The invention also provides methods to make and use these polynucleotides, polypeptides, related compositions, and modulators. These methods include diagnostic, prophylactic and therapeutic applications. The compositions and methods of the invention are useful in treating proliferative disorders, e.g., cancers, and inflammatory, immune, bacterial, and viral disorders.

Abstract: A composition is provided that contains a polypeptide and a modulator or a cell comprising the polypeptide and a modulator, where the modulator specifically interferes with the activity of the polypeptide, and the polypeptide is either FGFR3 or FGFR4, inclusive of all polymorphic forms and variants thereof. The modulator can be an antibody or active fragments thereof, a small molecule drug, an RNAi molecule, an antisense molecule or a ribozyme. A method of treatment of tumors in a subject is also provided where an antagonist of FGFR3 or FGFR4 is administered to the subject.

Abstract: The invention provides novel human full-length cDNA clones, novel polynucleotides, related polypeptides, related nucleic acid and polypeptide compositions, and related modulators, such as antibodies and small molecule modulators. The invention also provides methods to make and use these cDNA clones, polynucleotides, polypeptides, related compositions, and modulators. These methods include diagnostic, prophylactic and therapeutic applications. The compositions and methods of the invention are useful in treating proliferative disorders, e.g., cancers, and inflammatory, immune, bacterial, and viral disorders.