Abstract: As noted above, certain aspects of this disclosure relate to a library of nucleic acid vectors, as well as a method for making the same. In certain embodiments, the library of nucleic acid vectors comprises: a plurality of nucleic acid molecules of the following formula: S1—R—S2 wherein, in each nucleic acid of the plurality: S1 and S2 are each at least 15 nucleotides in length; S1 and S2 are complementary to each other along their entire length; either S1 or S2 is complementary along its entire length to a sequence in eukaryotic mRNA; and R is a six base recognition site for a restriction endonuclease; and wherein S1 and S2 vary in nucleotide sequence between different members of the plurality. A method for amplifying a circular nucleic acid is also provided.

Abstract: As noted above, certain aspects of this disclosure relate to a library of nucleic acid vectors, as well as a method for making the same. In certain embodiments, the library of nucleic acid vectors comprises: a plurality of nucleic acid molecules of the following formula: S1—R—S2 wherein, in each nucleic acid of the plurality: S1 and S2 are each at least 15 nucleotides in length; S1 and S2 are complementary to each other along their entire length; either S1 or S2 is complementary along its entire length to a sequence in eukaryotic mRNA; and R is a six base recognition site for a restriction endonuclease; and wherein S1 and S2 vary in nucleotide sequence between different members of the plurality. A method for amplifying a circular nucleic acid is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel apoptosis polypeptides such as the Apop1, Apop2, and Apop3 proteins and related molecules which are involved in modulating apoptosis and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided by the present invention are method for identifying novel compositions which modulate the biological activity of Apop1, Apop2, and Apop3, and the use of such compositions in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides, nucleic acids and related molecules which have an effect on or are related to the cell cycle. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided by the present invention are methods for identifying novel compositions which mediate cell cycle bioactivity, and the use of such compositions in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides, nucleic acids and related molecules which have an effect on or are related to the cell cycle. Also, provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided by the present invention are methods for identifying novel compositions which mediate cell cycle bioactivity, and the use of such compositions in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel apoptosis polypeptides such as the Apop1, Apop2, and Apop3 proteins and related molecules which are involved in modulating apoptosis and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided by the present invention are method for identifying novel compositions which modulate the biological activity of Apop1, Apop2, and Apop3, and the use of such compositions in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel apoptosis polypeptides such as the Apop1, and Apop3 proteins and related molecules which are involved in modulating apoptosis and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided here are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided by the present invention are methods for identifying novel compositions which modulate the biological activity of Apop1, Apop2, and Apop3, and the use of such compositions in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides, nucleic acids and related molecules which have an effect on or are related to the cell cycle. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided by the present invention are methods for identifying novel compositions which mediate cell cycle bioactivity, and the use of such compositions in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides random cDNA expression vector libraries, comprising expression vectors which comprise random cDNAs positioned in sense orientation. Also provided are random cDNA expression vector libraries, comprising expression vectors which comprise random cDNAs positioned in antisense orientation. Methods for producing these libraries through directional cloning of random cDNAs are also provided. Also provided herein are methods of using these libraries to screen for agents capable of modulating cell phenotype in desirable ways.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides, nucleic acids and related molecules which have an effect on or are related to the cell cycle. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided by the present invention are methods for identifying novel compositions which mediate cell cycle bioactivity, and the use of such compositions in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides random cDNA expression vector libraries, comprising expression vectors which comprise random cDNAs positioned in sense orientation. Also provided are random cDNA expression vector libraries, comprising expression vectors which comprise random cDNAs positioned in antisense orientation. Methods for producing these libraries through directional cloning of random cDNAs are also provided. Also provided herein are methods of using these libraries to screen for agents capable of modulating cell phenotype in desirable ways.

Abstract: The present invention provides random cDNA expression vector libraries, comprising expression vectors which comprise random cDNAs positioned in sense orientation. Also provided are random cDNA expression vector libraries, comprising expression vectors which comprise random cDNAs positioned in antisense orientation. Methods for producing these libraries through directional cloning of random cDNAs are also provided. Also provided herein are methods of using these libraries to screen for agents capable of modulating cell phenotype in desirable ways.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides, nucleic acids and related molecules which have an effect on or are related to the cell cycle. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided by the present invention are methods for identifying novel compositions which mediate cell cycle bioactivity, and the use of such compositions in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides random cDNA expression vector libraries, comprising expression vectors which comprise random cDNAs positioned in sense orientation. Also provided are random cDNA expression vector libraries, comprising expression vectors which comprise random cDNAs positioned in antisense orientation. Methods for producing these libraries through directional cloning of random cDNAs are also provided. Also provided herein are methods of using these libraries to screen for agents capable of modulating cell phenotype in desirable ways.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel exocytotic polypeptides, such as Exo1 and Exo2 polypeptides and related molecules, which have an inhibitory effect on exocytosis and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided by the present invention are method for identifying novel compositions which mediate exocytotic polypeptide bioactivity, and the use of such compositions in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides, nucleic acids and related molecules which have an effect on or are related to the cell cycle. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided by the present invention are methods for identifying novel compositions which mediate cell cycle bioactivity, and the use of such compositions in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polypeptides, nucleic acids and related molecules which have an effect on or are related to the cell cycle. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided by the present invention are methods for identifying novel compositions which mediate cell cycle bioactivity, and the use of such compositions in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for modulating cell proliferation, survival, morphology, and migration. Nucleic acids encoding proteins and proteins so encoded which are capable of modulating proliferation, survival, morphology and migration in mammalian cells are provided. Compositions and methods for the treatment of disorders related to cell proliferation, survival, morphology and migration are also provided. Prophylactics and methods for the prevention of such disorders are also provided. Also provided are compositions and methods for diagnostic and prognostic determination of such disorders. Further provided are assays for the identification of bioactive agents capable of modulating proliferation, survival, morphology and migration in mammalian cells.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides, nucleic acids and related molecules which have an effect on or are related to the cell cycle. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided by the present invention are methods for identifying novel compositions which mediate cell cycle bioactivity, and the use of such compositions in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides, nucleic acids and related molecules which have an effect on or are related to the cell cycle. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided by the present invention are methods for identifying novel compositions which mediate cell cycle bioactivity, and the use of such compositions in diagnosis and treatment of disease.