Patent ID: 7459293
Filing Date: 2008-12-02
Classification: A01K,A61K,A61P,C07K

Abstract:
1. An isolated polynucleotide molecule comprising the sequence of nucleotides that encode a polypeptide comprising the sequence of amino acid residues that is at least 95% identical to the sequence of amino acid residues of the polypeptide selected from the group consisting of: (a) the polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence from residues 38 (Val) to 152 (Leu) as shown in SEQ ID NO:2; (b) the polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence from residues 27 (Leu) to 164 (Thr) as shown in SEQ ID NO:2; (c) the polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence from residues 24 (Thr) to 164 (Thr) as shown in SEQ ID NO:2; and (d) the polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence from residues 1 (Met) to 164 (Thr) as shown in SEQ ID NO:2 wherein the polypeptide induces proinflammatory cytokine production.