Heregulin-like factor
US6727077B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K14/4756
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a novel HLF protein which is a member of the heregulin family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human HLF protein. HLF polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of HLF activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting disorders of the regulation of cell growth and therapeutic methods for treating disorders of the regulation of cell growth.
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