Abstract: Novel ANP polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding same are provided. Also provided are methods and pharmaceutical compositions which can be used to treat ANP-related diseases and disorders including cardiovascular disorders using the polypeptides and polynucleotides of the present invention.

Abstract: Novel markers for ovarian cancer that are both sensitive and accurate. These markers are overexpressed and/or differentially expressed in ovarian cancer specifically, as opposed to normal ovarian tissue. The measurement of these markers, alone or in combination, in patient samples provides information that the diagnostician can correlate with a probable diagnosis, in ovarian cancer. The markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, show a high degree of differential detection between ovarian cancer and non-cancerous states.

Abstract: Novel markers for cardiac disease that are both sensitive and accurate. These markers are differentially and/or specifically expressed in cardiac tissue, as opposed to other types of tissues, optionally and preferably including muscle tissue. The measurement of these markers, alone or in combination, in patient samples provides information that the diagnostician can correlate with a probable diagnosis of cardiac disease, including pathology and/or damage, including acute and/or chronic damage. The markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, show a high degree of differential detection between cardiac disease states and non-cardiac disease states.

Abstract: Novel markers for cardiac disease that are both sensitive and accurate. These markers are differentially and/or specifically expressed in cardiac tissue, as opposed to other types of tissues, optionally and preferably including muscle tissue. The measurement of these markers, alone or in combination, in patient samples provides information that the diagnostician can correlate with a probable diagnosis of cardiac disease, including pathology and/or damage, including acute and/or chronic damage. The markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, show a high degree of differential detection between cardiac disease states and non-cardiac disease states.

Abstract: The present invention provides human glycoprotein hormone (hGPH) ?-chain splice variants, including isolated nucleic acids encoding these variants and the encoded amino acid sequences, as well as antibodies, antisense oligonucleotides, expression vectors and host cells comprising these sequences. The present invention further discloses the use of these sequences in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of symptoms, diseases and disorders related to glycoprotein hormones.

Abstract: Novel markers for breast cancer that are both sensitive and accurate. These markers are overexpressed in breast cancer specifically, as opposed to normal breast tissue. The measurement of these markers, alone or in combination, in patient samples provides information that the diagnostician can correlate with a probable diagnosis of breast cancer. The markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, show a high degree of differential detection between breast cancer and non-cancerous states.

Abstract: A method of identifying alternatively spliced exons is provided. The method comprising, scoring each of a plurality of exon sequences derived from genes of a species according to at least one sequence parameter, wherein exon sequences of the plurality of exon sequences scoring above a predetermined threshold represent alternatively spliced exons, thereby identifying the alternatively spliced exons.

Abstract: Novel markers for colon cancer that are both sensitive and accurate. These markers are overexpressed in colon cancer specifically, as opposed to normal colon tissue. The measurement of these markers, alone or in combination, in patient samples provides information that the diagnostician can correlate with a probable diagnosis of colon cancer. The markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, show a high degree of differential detection between colon cancer and non-cancerous states.

Abstract: Novel markers for breast cancer that are both sensitive and accurate. These markers are overexpressed in breast cancer specifically, as opposed to normal breast tissue. The measurement of these markers, alone or in combination, in patient samples provides information that the diagnostician can correlate with a probable diagnosis of breast cancer. The markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, show a high degree of differential detection between breast cancer and non-cancerous states.

Abstract: Novel markers for cardiac disease that are both sensitive and accurate. These markers are differentially and/or specifically expressed in cardiac tissue, as opposed to other types of tissues, optionally and preferably including muscle tissue. The measurement of these markers, alone or in combination, in patient samples provides information that the diagnostician can correlate with a probable diagnosis of cardiac disease, including pathology and/or damage, including acute and/or chronic damage. The markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, show a high degree of differential detection between cardiac disease states and non-cardiac disease states.

Abstract: Novel alpha 1 subunit splice variants, including nucleic and amino acid sequences. Methods of use thereof are also described.

Abstract: Polypeptide sequences and polynucleotide sequences are provided. Also provided are annotative information concerning such sequences and uses for these sequences.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alternative splice variants of Amylin and members of the Pancreatic Polypeptide family, namely PYY, NPY, and PPY, vectors and compositions that include the same, and methods of use thereof. This invention provides peptides, nucleic acid sequences which encode same, analogs and derivatives thereof, antibodies which specifically recognize the variant sequences, compositions that include the same and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Novel markers for lung cancer that are both sensitive and accurate. These markers are overexpressed in lung cancer specifically, as opposed to normal lung tissue. The measurement of these markers, alone or in combination, in patient samples provides information that the diagnostician can correlate with a probable diagnosis of lung cancer. The markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, show a high degree of differential detection between lung cancer and non-cancerous states.

Abstract: Novel markers for ovarian cancer that are both sensitive and accurate. These markers are overexpressed and/or differentially expressed in ovarian cancer specifically, as opposed to normal ovarian tissue. The measurement of these markers, alone or in combination, in patient samples provides information that the diagnostician can correlate with a probable diagnosis, in ovarian cancer. The markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, show a high degree of differential detection between ovarian cancer and non-cancerous states.

Abstract: The present invention provides human glycoprotein hormone (hGPH) ?-chain splice variants, including isolated nucleic acids encoding these variants and the encoded amino acid sequences, as well as antibodies, antisense oligonucleotides, expression vectors and host cells comprising these sequences. The present invention further discloses the use of these sequences in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of symptoms, diseases and disorders related to glycoprotein hormones.

Abstract: The present invention provides Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist splice variants, including isolated nucleic acids encoding these variants and the encoded amino acid sequences, as well as antibodies, antisense oligonucleotides, expression vectors and host cells that include these sequences. The present invention further discloses methods of using these sequences in the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders mediated by Interleukin-1.

Abstract: Isolated polynucleotides encoding novel ErbB-2 polypeptides are provided. Also provided are methods and kits using same for diagnosing prognosing and treating ErbB-related cancer.