Abstract: The cellular response to ultraviolet radiation exposure has been characterized on the molecular level through the use of high density gene array technology. Nucleic acid molecules and protein molecules, the expression of which are repressed or induced in response to ultraviolet radiation exposure, are identified according to a temporal pattern of altered expression post ultraviolet radiation exposure. Methods are disclosed that utilized these ultraviolet radiation-regulated molecules as markers for ultraviolet radiation exposure. Other screening methods of the invention are designed for the identification of compounds that modulate the response of a cell to ultraviolet radiation exposure. The invention also provides compositions useful for drug screening or pharmaceutical purposes.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polynucleotides and their encoded gene products that are expressed in skin cells, particularly keratinocytes, and methods of using the same. Specifically, the present invention provides polynucleotides encoding several novel protein kinases that are c-Jun N-terminal kinase kinase kinases, i.e., MLK4, PAK4, PAK5 and YSK2. In addition, the invention provides methods of using the disclosed polynucleotides and their gene products in drug discovery, particularly in screening for drugs that can reduce ultraviolet light-induced damage of the skin, inflammation and psoriasis, and drugs that can enhance wound healing.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polynucleotides and their encoded gene products that are expressed in skin cells, particularly keratinocytes, and methods of using the same. Specifically, the present invention provides polynucleotides encoding several novel protein kinases that are c-Jun N-terminal kinase kinase kinases, i.e., MLK4, PAK4, PAK5 and YSK2. In addition, the invention provides methods of using the disclosed polynucleotides and their gene products in drug discovery, particularly in screening for drugs that can reduce ultraviolet light-induced damage of the skin, inflammation and psoriasis, and drugs that can enhance wound healing.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polynucleotides and their encoded gene products that are expressed in skin cells, particularly keratinocytes, and methods of using the same. Specifically, the present invention provides polynucleotides encoding several novel protein kinases that are c-Jun N-terminal kinase kinase kinases, i.e., MLK4, PAK4, PAK5 and YSK2. In addition, the invention provides methods of using the disclosed polynucleotides and their gene products in drug discovery, particularly in screening for drugs that can reduce ultraviolet light-induced damage of the skin, inflammation and psoriasis, and drugs that can enhance wound healing.

Abstract: The cellular response to ultraviolet radiation exposure has been characterized on the molecular level through the use of high density gene array technology. Nucleic acid molecules and protein molecules, the expression of which are repressed or induced in response to ultraviolet radiation exposure, are identified according to a temporal pattern of altered expression post ultraviolet radiation exposure. Methods are disclosed that utilized these ultraviolet radiation-regulated molecules as markers for ultraviolet radiation exposure. Other screening methods of the invention are designed for the identification of compounds that modulate the response of a cell to ultraviolet radiation exposure. The invention also provides compositions useful for drug screening or pharmaceutical purposes.

Abstract: The cellular response to ultraviolet radiation exposure has been characterized on the molecular level through the use of high density gene array technology. Nucleic acid molecules and protein molecules, the expression of which are repressed or induced in response to ultraviolet radiation exposure, are identified according to a temporal pattern of altered expression post ultraviolet radiation exposure. Methods are disclosed that utilized these ultraviolet radiation-regulated molecules as markers for ultraviolet radiation exposure. Other screening methods of the invention are designed for the identification of compounds that modulate the response of a cell to ultraviolet radiation exposure. The invention also provides compositions useful for drug screening or pharmaceutical purposes.

Abstract: The cellular response to ultraviolet radiation exposure has been characterized on the molecular level through the use of high density gene array technology. Nucleic acid molecules and protein molecules, the expression of which are repressed or induced in response to ultraviolet radiation exposure, are identified according to a temporal pattern of altered expression post ultraviolet radiation exposure. Methods are disclosed that utilized these ultraviolet radiation-regulated molecules as markers for ultraviolet radiation exposure. Other screening methods of the invention are designed for the identification of compounds that modulate the response of a cell to ultraviolet radiation exposure. The invention also provides compositions useful for drug screening or pharmaceutical purposes.

Abstract: The cellular response to ultraviolet radiation exposure has been characterized on the molecular level through the use of high density gene array technology. Nucleic acid molecules and protein molecules, the expression of which are repressed or induced in response to ultraviolet radiation exposure, are identified according to a temporal pattern of altered expression post ultraviolet radiation exposure. Methods are disclosed that utilized these ultraviolet radiation-regulated molecules as markers for ultraviolet radiation exposure. Other screening methods of the invention are designed for the identification of compounds that modulate the response of a cell to ultraviolet radiation exposure. The invention also provides compositions useful for drug screening or pharmaceutical purposes.