Patent Publication Number: US-7906635-B2

Title: Nucleotide and amino acid sequences, and assays and methods of use thereof for diagnosis of ovarian cancer

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) 
     This application is a divisional of U.S. Ser. No. 11/714,282, filed Mar. 6, 2007 (now U.S. Pat. No. 7,553,948), which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 11/050,857, filed Jan. 27, 2005 (now abandoned), each of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties. This application is related to novel nucleotide and amino acid sequences, and assays and methods of use thereof for diagnosis of ovarian cancer U.S. Ser. No. 11/050,857 claims priority to and incorporates herein by reference (in their entirety) each of the corresponding non-U.S. provisional applications and their corresponding U.S. provisional applications noted below: 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is related to novel nucleotide and protein sequences that are diagnostic markers for ovarian cancer, and assays and methods of use thereof. The “Sequence Listing” recited on the computer readable form (CRF) CD filed herewith is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. An estimated 25,580 new cases will be diagnosed during 2004 in the United States, and approximately 16,090 of these women will die of the disease. Despite advances in the management of advanced ovarian cancer, 70% to 80% of patients will ultimately succumb to disease that is diagnosed in late stages. When ovarian cancer is diagnosed in stage I, more than 90% of patients can be cured with conventional surgery and chemotherapy. At present, however, only 25% of ovarian cancers are detected in stage I. Detection of a greater fraction of ovarian cancers at an early stage might significantly affect survival. A worldwide research effort, aiming at early detection of ovarian cancer, is currently being performed; finding molecular markers for the disease is one of the major research topics (J Clin Oncol. 2003 May 15; 21(10 Suppl):200-5). 
     No single marker has been shown to be sufficiently sensitive or specific to contribute to the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. The marker that is currently most frequently used is CA-125 (Br J Cancer. 2000 May; 82(9):1535-8). Its properties do not support its use for screening, but it is a major diagnostic tool. CA-125 is a member of the epithelial sialomucins markers group and is the most well documented and the best performing single marker from this group. Another name for CA-125 is mucin 16, and although it is a membrane protein, it can be found in the serum. Its greatest sensitivity is achieved for serous and emdometrioid ovarian tumors compared to mucinous or clear cell tumors. Other than diagnosis, it can be used for disease monitoring (Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 2000; 21(1):64-9). In about 70% of patients, a rising level of CA-125 may be the first indication of relapse, predating clinical relapse by a median of 4 months. The serum concentration of CA-125 is elevated by the vascular invasion, tissue destruction and inflammation associated with malignant disease and is elevated in over 90% of those women with advanced ovarian cancer. Yet, CA-125 is not specific to ovarian cancer. It is elevated in 40% of all patients with advanced intra-abdominal malignancy. Levels can also be elevated during menstruation or pregnancy and in other benign conditions such as endometriosis, peritonitis or cirrhosis, particularly with ascites. CA-125 is not a marker that can be detected through use of urine samples due to a high molecular weight. 
     There are other ovarian cancer markers originating from epithelial mucins but none can replace CA-125, due to poorer specificity and sensitivity. These other markers may prove complementary to CA-125. CA-50, CA 54-61, CA-195 and CA 19-9 all appear to have greater sensitivity for detection of mucinous tumors while STN and TAG-72 have better sensitivity for detection of clear cell tumors (Dis Markers. 2004; 20(2):53-70). 
     Kallikreins, a family of serine proteases, and other protease-related proteins are also potential markers for ovarian cancer. Indeed, the entire family of kallikreins map to a region on chromosome 19q which is shown to be amplified in ovarian cancers. In particular, kallikrein 6 (protease M) and kallilrein 10 have been reported to have sensitivity up to 75% and specificity up to 100%. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are another family of proteases useful in ovarian cancer screening and prognosis. MMP-2 was reported to have 66% sensitivity and 100% specificity in one study. Cathepsin L, a cystein protease, was described to have a lower false positive rate compared with CA-125. Based on their biochemical proteolytic role, it would seem likely that these proteases would be active in invasion and metastasis formation and indeed these markers appear to have higher sensitivity for advanced stages of the disease. Due to their relatively low molecular weight, such proteases are candidates to be urine markers, or markers which can be detected in urine samples (Dis Markers. 2004; 20(2):53-70). 
     Hormones have a role in normal ovarian physiology. Therefore, it is not surprising that hormones, and growth and inhibition factors as well, are suitable for ovarian cancer detection. Measurements of fragments of gonadotropin in the urine were found to have sensitivity up to 83% and specificity up to 92% for detecting ovarian cancer. Inhibins, members of the Transforming Growth Factors (TGF) beta superfamily, have been shown to have a diagnostic value in the detection of granulosa cell tumor, a relatively uncommon type of ovarian cancer, associated with better prognosis overall. Serum inhibin is an ovarian product which decreases to non detectable levels after menopause, however, certain ovarian cancers (mucinous carcinomas and sex cord stromal tumours such as granulosa cell tumours) continue to produce inhibin. Studies have shown that that inhibin assays which detect all inhibin forms (as opposed to test detecting specific members of the inhibins family) provide the highest sensitivity/specificity characteristics as an ovarian cancer diagnostic test (Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2002 May 31; 191(1):97-103). Measurement of serum TGF-alpha itself was found to have sensitivity up to 70% and specificity of 89% in early stage disease. The growth factor Mesothelin was also found to have diagnostic value but only for late stage disease. 
     Immunohistochemistry is frequently used to assess the origin of tumor and staging when a pathological tissue sample is available. A few molecular markers have been shown to have diagnostic value in Immunohistochemistry of ovarian cancer, among them Epidermal Growth Factor, p53 and HER-2. P53 expression is much lower at early stage than late stage disease. P53 high expression is more typical or characteristic of invasive serous tumors than of mucinous tumors. No benign tumors are stained with P53. HER-2 is found in less than 25% of newly diagnosed ovarian cancers. Ovarian cancer of type granulosa cell tumor has in general better prognosis with late relapse and/or metastasis formation. However, about 50% of patients still die within 20 years of diagnosis. In this specific tumor type, immunohistochemistry staining of estrogen receptor beta (ERb) and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) showed that loss of ERb expression and high PCNA expression, characterized a subgroup of granulosa cell tumors with a worse outcome (Histopathology. 2003 September; 43(3):254-62). Survivin expression was also shown to be correlated to tumor grade, histologic type and mutant p53 but actual correlation to survival is questionable (Mod Pathol. 2004 February; 17(2):264) 
     Many other markers have been tested over the years for ovarian cancer detection. Some markers have shown only limited value while others are still under investigation. Among them are TPA and TPS, two cytokeratins whose inclusion in a panel with CA-125 resulted in diagnoses with sensitivity up to 93% and specificity up to 98%. LPA—lysophosphatidic acid—was a very promising marker with one study demonstrating 98% sensitivity and 90% specificity. However, this marker is very unstable and requires quick processing and freezing of plasma, and therefore has limited usage. 
     As previously described, no single marker has been shown to be sufficiently sensitive or specific to contribute to the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Therefore combinations of markers in panel are being tested. Usually CA-125 is one of the panel members. The best performing panel combinations so far have been CA-125 with CA 15-3 with sensitivity of 93% and specificity of 93%, CA-125 with CEA (which has very little sensitivity by itself) with specificity of 93% and specificity of 93%, and CA-125 with TAG-72 and CA 15-3 where specificity becomes 95% but sensitivity is diminished (Dis Markers. 2004; 20(2):53-70). 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The background art does not teach or suggest markers for ovarian cancer that are sufficiently sensitive and/or accurate, alone or in combination. 
     The present invention overcomes these deficiencies of the background art by providing novel markers for ovarian cancer that are both sensitive and accurate. These markers are differentially expressed and preferably overexpressed in ovarian cancer specifically, as opposed to normal ovarian tissue. The measurement of these markers, alone or in combination, in patient (biological) samples provides information that the diagnostician can correlate with a probable diagnosis of 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. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of suitable biological samples which may optionally be used with preferred embodiments of the present invention include but are not limited to blood, serum, plasma, blood cells, urine, sputum, saliva, stool, spinal fluid or CSF, lymph fluid, the external secretions of the skin, respiratory, intestinal, and genitourinary tracts, tears, milk, neuronal tissue, ovarian tissue, any human organ or tissue, including any tumor or normal tissue, any sample obtained by lavage (for example of the bronchial system or of the female reproductive system), and also samples of in vivo cell culture constituents. In a preferred embodiment, the biological sample comprises ovarian tissue and/or a serum sample and/or a urine sample and/or secretions or other samples from the female reproductive system and/or any other tissue or liquid sample. The sample can optionally be diluted with a suitable eluant before contacting the sample to an antibody and/or performing any other diagnostic assay. 
     Information given in the text with regard to cellular localization was determined according to four different software programs: (i) tmhmm (from Center for Biological Sequence Analysis, Technical University of Denmark DTU, cbs.dtu.dk/services/TMHMM/TMHMM2.0b.guide.php) or (ii) tmpred (from EMBnet, maintained by the ISREC Bionformatics group and the LICR Information Technology Office, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, ch.embnet.org/software/TMPRED_form.html) for transmembrane region prediction; (iii) signalp_hmm or (iv) signalp_nn (both from Center for Biological Sequence Analysis, Technical University of Denmark DTU, cbs.dtu.dk/services/SignalP/background/prediction.php. for signal peptide prediction. The terms “signalp_hmm” and “signalp_nn” refer to two modes of operation for the program SignalP: hmm refers to Hidden Markov Model, while nn refers to neural networks. Localization was also determined through manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure, and the use of heuristics by the individual inventor. In some cases for the manual inspection of cellular localization prediction inventors used the ProLoc computational platform [Einat Hazkani-Covo, Erez Levanon, Galit Rotman, Dan Graur and Amit Novik; (2004) “Evolution of multicellularity in metazoa: comparative analysis of the subcellular localization of proteins in  Saccharomyces, Drosophila and Caenorhabditis .” Cell Biology International 2004; 28(3):171-8.], which predicts protein localization based on various parameters including, protein domains (e.g., prediction of trans-membranous regions and localization thereof within the protein), pI, protein length, amino acid composition, homology to pre-annotated proteins, recognition of sequence patterns which direct the protein to a certain organelle (such as, nuclear localization signal, NLS, mitochondria localization signal), signal peptide and anchor modeling and using unique domains from Pfam that are specific to a single compartment. 
     Information is given in the text with regard to SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms). A description of the abbreviations is as follows. “T→C”, for example, means that the SNP results in a change at the position given in the table from T to C. Similarly, “M→Q”, for example, means that the SNP has caused a change in the corresponding amino acid sequence, from methionine (M) to glutamine (Q). If, in place of a letter at the right hand side for the nucleotide sequence SNP, there is a space, it indicates that a frameshift has occurred. A frameshift may also be indicated with a hyphen (-). A stop codon is indicated with an asterisk at the right hand side (*). As part of the description of an SNP, a comment may be found in parentheses after the above description of the SNP itself. This comment may include an FTId, which is an identifier to a SwissProt entry that was created with the indicated SNP. An FTId is a unique and stable feature identifier, which allows construction of links directly from position-specific annotation in the feature table to specialized protein-related databases. The FTId is always the last component of a feature in the description field, as follows: FTId=XXX_number, in which XXX is the 3-letter code for the specific feature key, separated by an underscore from a 6-digit number. In the table of the amino acid mutations of the wild type proteins of the selected splice variants of the invention, the header of the first column is “SNP position(s) on amino acid sequence”, representing a position of a known mutation on amino acid sequence. SNPs may optionally be used as diagnostic markers according to the present invention, alone or in combination with one or more other SNPs and/or any other diagnostic marker. Preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise such SNPs, including but not limited to novel SNPs on the known (WT or wild type) protein sequences given below, as well as novel nucleic acid and/or amino acid sequences formed through such SNPs, and/or any SNP on a variant amino acid and/or nucleic acid sequence described herein. 
     Information given in the text with regard to the Homology to the known proteins was determined by Smith-Waterman version 5.1.2 using special (non default) parameters as follows:
         model=sw.model   GAPEXT=0   GAPOP=100.0
           MATRIX=blosum100   
               

     Information is given with regard to overexpression of a cluster in cancer based on ESTs. A key to the p values with regard to the analysis of such overexpression is as follows:
         library-based statistics: P-value without including the level of expression in cell-lines (P1)   library based statistics: P-value including the level of expression in cell-lines (P2)   EST clone statistics: P-value without including the level of expression in cell-lines (SP1)   EST clone statistics: predicted overexpression ratio without including the level of expression in cell-lines (R3)   EST clone statistics: P-value including the level of expression in cell-lines (SP2)   EST clone statistics: predicted overexpression ratio including the level of expression in cell-lines (R4)       

     Library-based statistics refer to statistics over an entire library, while EST clone statistics refer to expression only for ESTs from a particular tissue or cancer. 
     Information is given with regard to overexpression of a cluster in cancer based on microarrays. As a microarray reference, in the specific segment paragraphs, the unabbreviated tissue name was used as the reference to the type of chip for which expression was measured. 
     There are two types of microarray results: those from microarrays prepared according to a design by the present inventors, for which the microarray fabrication procedure is described in detail in Materials and Experimental Procedures section herein; and those results from microarrays using Affymetrix technology. As a microarray reference, in the specific segment paragraphs, the unabbreviated tissue name was used as the reference to the type of chip for which expression was measured. For microarrays prepared according to a design by the present inventors, the probe name begins with the name of the cluster (gene), followed by an identifying number. These probes are listed below with their respective sequences. 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 &gt;H61775_0_11_0 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1031) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 CCCCAGCTTTTATAGAGCGGCCCAAGGAAGAATATTTCCAAGAAGTAGGG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;HSAPHOL_0_11_0 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1012) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 GGAACATTCTGGATCTGACCCTCCCAGTCTCATCTCCTGACCCTCCCACT 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;HUMGRP5E_0_0_16630 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1013) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 GCTGATATGGAAGTTGGGGAATCTGAATTGCCAGAGAATCTTGGGAAGAG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;HUMGRP5E_0_2_0 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1014) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 TCTCATAGAAGCAAAGGAGAACAGAAACCACCAGCCACCTCAACCCAAGG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;D56406_0_5_0 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1015) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 TCTGACTTTTACGGACTTGGCTTGTTAGAAGGCTGAAAGATGATGGCAGG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;M77904_0_8_0 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1016) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 AGTCTGTGTTTGAGGGTGAAGGCTCAGCAACCCTGATGTCTGCCAACTAC 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;Z25299_0_3_0 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1017) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 AACTCTGGCACCTTGGGCTGTGGAAGGCTCTGGAAAGTCCTTCAAAGCTG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;Z44808_0_8_0 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1018) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 AAAAGCATGAGTTTCTGACCAGCGTTCTGGACGCGCTGTCCACGGACATG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;Z44808_0_0_72347 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1019) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 ATGTTCTTAGGAGGCAAGCCAGGAGAAGCCGGGTCTGACTTTTCAGCTCA 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;Z44808_0_0_72349 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1020) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 TCCTCCAGACCCAAAGCCACAACCCATCGCAAGTCAAGAACACTTTCCAG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;S67314_0_0_741 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1021) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 CACAGAGCCAGGATGTTCTTCTGACCTCAGTATCTACTCCAGCTCCAGCT 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;S67314_0_0_744 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1022) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 TGGCATGCTGGAACATGGACTCTAGCTAGCAAGAAGGGCTCAAGGAGGTG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;Z39337_0_0_66755 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1023) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 GCAGGGGTTAAAAGGACGTTCCAGAAGCATCTGGGGACAGAACCAGCCTC 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;Z39337_0_9_0 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1024) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 TAATAAACGCAGCGACGTGAGGGTCCTGATTCTCCCTGGTTTTACCCCAG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;HUMPHOSLIP_0_0_18458 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1025) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 AAGGAAGCAGGACCAGTGGATGTGAGGCGTGGTCGAAGAACAACAGAAAG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;HUMPHOSLIP_0_0_18487 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1026) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 ACAGGGGCCAGATGGTGACCCATGACCCAGCCTAAAAGGCAGCCAGAGGG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;M78530_0_6_0 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1027) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 CTTCCTACACACATCTAGACGTTCAAGTTTGCAAATCAGTTTTTAGCAAG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;HSMUC1A_0_37_0 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1028) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 AAAAGGAGACTTCGGCTACCCAGAGAAGTTCAGTGCCCAGCTCTACTGAG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;HSMUC1A_0_0_11364 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1029) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 AAAGGCTGGCATAGGGGGAGGTTTCCCAGGTAGAAGAAGAAGTGTCAGCA 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 &gt;HSMUC1A_0_0_11365 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1030) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 AATTAACCCTTTGAGAGCTGGCCAGGACTCTGGACTGATTACCCCAGCCT 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Oligonucleotide microarray results taken from Affymetrix data were from chips available from Affymetrix Inc, Santa Clara, Calif., USA (see for example data regarding the Human Genome U133 (HG-U133) Set at affymetrix.com/products/arrays/specific/hgu133. affx; GeneChip Human Genome U133A 2.0 Array at affymetrix.com/products/arrays/specific/hgu133av2. affx; and Human Genome U133 Plus 2.0 Array at affymetrix.com/products/arrays/specific/hgu133plus.affx). The probe names follow the Affymetrix naming convention. The data is available from NCBI Gene Expression Omnibus (see ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/geo/ and Edgar et al, Nucleic Acids Research, 2002, Vol. 30, No. 1 207-210). The dataset (including results) is available from ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/geo/query/acc.cgi?acc=GSE1133 for the Series GSE 1133 database (published on March 2004); a reference to these results is as follows: Su et al (Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2004 Apr. 20; 101(16):6062-7. Epub 2004 Apr. 9). 
     The following list of abbreviations for tissues was used in the TAA histograms. The term “TAA” stands for “Tumor Associated Antigen”, and the TAA histograms, given in the text, represent the cancerous tissue expression pattern as predicted by the biomarkers selection engine, as described in detail in examples 1-5 below (the first word is the abbreviation while the second word is the full name):
     (“BONE”, “bone”);   (“COL”, “colon”);   (“EPI”, “epithelial”);   (“GEN”, “general”);   (“LIVER”, “liver”);   (“LUN”, “lung”);   (“LYMPH”, “lymph nodes”);   (“MARROW”, “bone marrow”);   (“OVA”, “ovary”);   (“PANCREAS”, “pancreas”);   (“PRO”, “prostate”);   (“STOMACH”, “stomach”);   (“TCELL”, “T cells”);   (“THYROID”, “Thyroid”);   (“MAM”, “breast”);   (“BRAIN”, “brain”);   (“UTERUS”, “uterus”);   (“SKIN”, “skin”);   (“KIDNEY”, “kidney”);   (“MUSCLE”, “muscle”);   (“ADREN”, “adrenal”);   (“HEAD”, “head and neck”);   (“BLADDER”, “bladder”);   

     It should be noted that the terms “segment”, “seg” and “node” are used interchangeably in reference to nucleic acid sequences of the present invention; they refer to portions of nucleic acid sequences that were shown to have one or more properties as described below. They are also the building blocks that were used to construct complete nucleic acid sequences as described in greater detail below. Optionally and preferably, they are examples of oligonucleotides which are embodiments of the present invention, for example as amplicons, hybridization units and/or from which primers and/or complementary oligonucleotides may optionally be derived, and/or for any other use. 
     Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the meaning commonly understood by a person skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. The following references provide one of skill with a general definition of many of the terms used in this invention: Singleton et al., Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology (2nd ed. 1994); The Cambridge Dictionary of Science and Technology (Walker ed., 1988); The Glossary of Genetics, 5th Ed., R. Rieger et al. (eds.), Springer Verlag (1991); and Hale &amp; Marham, The Harper Collins Dictionary of Biology (1991). All of these are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. As used herein, the following terms have the meanings ascribed to them unless specified otherwise. 
     As used herein the phrase “ovarian cancer” refers to cancers of the ovary including but not limited to Ovarian epithelial tumors (serous, mucinous, endometroid, clear cell, and Brenner tumor), ovarian germ-cell tumors, (teratoma, dysgerminoma, endodermal sinus tumor, and embryonal carcinoma) and ovarian stromal tumors (originating from granulosa, theca, Sertoli, Leydig, and collagen-producing stromal cells). 
     The term “marker” in the context of the present invention refers to a nucleic acid fragment, a peptide, or a polypeptide, which is differentially present in a sample taken from subjects (patients) having ovarian cancer as compared to a comparable sample taken from subjects who do not have ovarian cancer. 
     The phrase “differentially present” refers to differences in the quantity of a marker present in a sample taken from patients having ovarian cancer as compared to a comparable sample taken from patients who do not have ovarian cancer. For example, a nucleic acid fragment may optionally be differentially present between the two samples if the amount of the nucleic acid fragment in one sample is significantly different from the amount of the nucleic acid fragment in the other sample, for example as measured by hybridization and/or NAT-based assays. A polypeptide is differentially present between the two samples if the amount of the polypeptide in one sample is significantly different from the amount of the polypeptide in the other sample. It should be noted that if the marker is detectable in one sample and not detectable in the other, then such a marker can be considered to be differentially present. 
     As used herein the phrase “diagnostic” means identifying the presence or nature of a pathologic condition. Diagnostic methods differ in their sensitivity and specificity. The “sensitivity” of a diagnostic assay is the percentage of diseased individuals who test positive (percent of “true positives”). Diseased individuals not detected by the assay are “false negatives.” Subjects who are not diseased and who test negative in the assay are termed “true negatives.” The “specificity” of a diagnostic assay is 1 minus the false positive rate, where the “false positive” rate is defined as the proportion of those without the disease who test positive. While a particular diagnostic method may not provide a definitive diagnosis of a condition, it suffices if the method provides a positive indication that aids in diagnosis. 
     As used herein the phrase “diagnosing” refers to classifying a disease or a symptom, determining a severity of the disease, monitoring disease progression, forecasting an outcome of a disease and/or prospects of recovery. The term “detecting” may also optionally encompass any of the above. 
     Diagnosis of a disease according to the present invention can be effected by determining a level of a polynucleotide or a polypeptide of the present invention in a biological sample obtained from the subject, wherein the level determined can be correlated with predisposition to, or presence or absence of the disease. It should be noted that a “biological sample obtained from the subject” may also optionally comprise a sample that has not been physically removed from the subject, as described in greater detail below. 
     As used herein, the term “level” refers to expression levels of RNA and/or protein or to DNA copy number of a marker of the present invention. 
     Typically the level of the marker in a biological sample obtained from the subject is different (i.e., increased or decreased) from the level of the same variant in a similar sample obtained from a healthy individual (examples of biological samples are described herein). 
     Numerous well known tissue or fluid collection methods can be utilized to collect the biological sample from the subject in order to determine the level of DNA, RNA and/or polypeptide of the variant of interest in the subject. 
     Examples include, but are not limited to, fine needle biopsy, needle biopsy, core needle biopsy and surgical biopsy (e.g., brain biopsy), and lavage. Regardless of the procedure employed, once a biopsy/sample is obtained the level of the variant can be determined and a diagnosis can thus be made. 
     Determining the level of the same variant in normal tissues of the same origin is preferably effected along-side to detect an elevated expression and/or amplification and/or a decreased expression, of the variant as opposed to the normal tissues. 
     A “test amount” of a marker refers to an amount of a marker in a subject&#39;s sample that is consistent with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. A test amount can be either in absolute amount (e.g., microgram/ml) or a relative amount (e.g., relative intensity of signals). 
     A “control amount” of a marker can be any amount or a range of amounts to be compared against a test amount of a marker. For example, a control amount of a marker can be the amount of a marker in a patient with ovarian cancer or a person without ovarian cancer. A control amount can be either in absolute amount (e.g., microgram/ml) or a relative amount (e.g., relative intensity of signals). 
     “Detect” refers to identifying the presence, absence or amount of the object to be detected. 
     A “label” includes any moiety or item detectable by spectroscopic, photo chemical, biochemical, immunochemical, or chemical means. For example, useful labels include  32 P,  35 S, fluorescent dyes, electron-dense reagents, enzymes (e.g., as commonly used in an ELISA), biotin-streptavadin, dioxigenin, haptens and proteins for which antisera or monoclonal antibodies are available, or nucleic acid molecules with a sequence complementary to a target. The label often generates a measurable signal, such as a radioactive, chromogenic, or fluorescent signal, that can be used to quantify the amount of bound label in a sample. The label can be incorporated in or attached to a primer or probe either covalently, or through ionic, van der Waals or hydrogen bonds, e.g., incorporation of radioactive nucleotides, or biotinylated nucleotides that are recognized by streptavadin. The label may be directly or indirectly detectable. Indirect detection can involve the binding of a second label to the first label, directly or indirectly. For example, the label can be the ligand of a binding partner, such as biotin, which is a binding partner for streptavadin, or a nucleotide sequence, which is the binding partner for a complementary sequence, to which it can specifically hybridize. The binding partner may itself be directly detectable, for example, an antibody may be itself labeled with a fluorescent molecule. The binding partner also may be indirectly detectable, for example, a nucleic acid having a complementary nucleotide sequence can be a part of a branched DNA molecule that is in turn detectable through hybridization with other labeled nucleic acid molecules (see, e.g., P. D. Fahrlander and A. Klausner, Bio/Technology 6:1165 (1988)). Quantitation of the signal is achieved by, e.g., scintillation counting, densitometry, or flow cytometry. 
     Exemplary detectable labels, optionally and preferably for use with immunoassays, include but are not limited to magnetic beads, fluorescent dyes, radiolabels, enzymes (e.g., horse radish peroxide, alkaline phosphatase and others commonly used in an ELISA), and calorimetric labels such as colloidal gold or colored glass or plastic beads. Alternatively, the marker in the sample can be detected using an indirect assay, wherein, for example, a second, labeled antibody is used to detect bound marker-specific antibody, and/or in a competition or inhibition assay wherein, for example, a monoclonal antibody which binds to a distinct epitope of the marker are incubated simultaneously with the mixture. 
     “Immunoassay” is an assay that uses an antibody to specifically bind an antigen. The immunoassay is characterized by the use of specific binding properties of a particular antibody to isolate, target, and/or quantify the antigen. 
     The phrase “specifically (or selectively) binds” to an antibody or “specifically (or selectively) immunoreactive with,” when referring to a protein or peptide (or other epitope), refers to a binding reaction that is determinative of the presence of the protein in a heterogeneous population of proteins and other biologics. Thus, under designated immunoassay conditions, the specified antibodies bind to a particular protein at least two times greater than the background (non-specific signal) and do not substantially bind in a significant amount to other proteins present in the sample. Specific binding to an antibody under such conditions may require an antibody that is selected for its specificity for a particular protein. For example, polyclonal antibodies raised to seminal basic protein from specific species such as rat, mouse, or human can be selected to obtain only those polyclonal antibodies that are specifically immunoreactive with seminal basic protein and not with other proteins, except for polymorphic variants and alleles of seminal basic protein. This selection may be achieved by subtracting out antibodies that cross-react with seminal basic protein molecules from other species. A variety of immunoassay formats may be used to select antibodies specifically immunoreactive with a particular protein. For example, solid-phase ELISA immunoassays are routinely used to select antibodies specifically immunoreactive with a protein (see, e.g., Harlow &amp; Lane, Antibodies, A Laboratory Manual (1988), for a description of immunoassay formats and conditions that can be used to determine specific immunoreactivity). Typically a specific or selective reaction will be at least twice background signal or noise and more typically more than 10 to 100 times background. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO. 1)           H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 H61775_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 3) 
               
               
                   
                 H61775_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 4) 
               
               
                   
                 H61775_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 5) 
               
               
                   
                 H61775_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 6) 
               
               
                   
                 H61775_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 7) 
               
               
                   
                 H61775_node_5 (SEQ ID NO: 8) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below amino acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) 
               
               
                   
                 H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502)           HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503)           HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504)           HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505)           HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 507) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 508) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_11 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 509) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_12 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 510) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_31 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 511) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_36 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 512) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_44 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 513) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_46 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 514) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_63 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 515) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_65 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 516) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_67 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 517) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_3 (SEQ ID NO: 518) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 519) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 520) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_9 (SEQ ID NO: 521) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_10 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 522) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_15 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 523) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_16 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 524) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_17 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 525) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_18 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 526) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_19 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 527) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_20 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 528) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_21 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 529) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_22 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 530) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_23 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 531) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_24 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 532) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_27 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 533) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_29 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 534) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_30 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 535) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_33 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 536) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_34 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 537) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_35 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 538) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_45 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 539) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_50 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 540) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_51 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 541) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_56 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 542) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_57 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 543) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_58 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 544) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_60 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 545) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_61 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 546) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_62 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 547) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_64 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 548) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
                 Corresponding Transcript(s) 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_P4 
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 550) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_P5 
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 551) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_P14 
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 552) 
                 504) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_P19 
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 553) 
                 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_P20 
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 554) 
                 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555)           HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 556)           HUMEDF_PEA_2_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 557)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 558) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_11 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 559) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_18 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 560) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_19 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 561) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_22 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 562) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 563) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 564) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_20 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 565) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
                 Corresponding Transcript(s) 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567) 
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 556) 
               
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568) 
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T11 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 557) 
               
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569) 
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 555) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11)           HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12)           HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13)           HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14)           HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15)           HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16)           HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_11 (SEQ ID NO: 18) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_13 (SEQ ID NO: 19) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_15 (SEQ ID NO: 20) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_19 (SEQ ID NO: 21) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 22) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_21 (SEQ ID NO: 23) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_23 (SEQ ID NO: 24) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_26 (SEQ ID NO: 25) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_28 (SEQ ID NO: 26) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_38 (SEQ ID NO: 27) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_40 (SEQ ID NO: 28) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_42 (SEQ ID NO: 29) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_16 (SEQ ID NO: 30) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_25 (SEQ ID NO: 31) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_34 (SEQ ID NO: 32) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_35 (SEQ ID NO: 33) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_36 (SEQ ID NO: 34) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_41 (SEQ ID NO: 35) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            T10888_PEA_1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44)           T10888_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45)           T10888_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46)           T10888_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 47)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_11 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 48) 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_12 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 49) 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_17 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 50) 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 51) 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 52) 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 53) 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_9 (SEQ ID NO: 54) 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_15 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 55) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57) 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59) 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61)           HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62)           HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63)           HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 65) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_14 (SEQ ID NO: 66) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_15 (SEQ ID NO: 67) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_21 (SEQ ID NO: 68) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_22 (SEQ ID NO: 69) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_25 (SEQ ID NO: 70) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_26 (SEQ ID NO: 71) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_48 (SEQ ID NO: 72) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_52 (SEQ ID NO: 73) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_53 (SEQ ID NO: 74) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_54 (SEQ ID NO: 75) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_57 (SEQ ID NO: 76) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_60 (SEQ ID NO: 77) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_62 (SEQ ID NO: 78) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_63 (SEQ ID NO: 79) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 80) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_1 (SEQ ID NO: 81) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_11 (SEQ ID NO: 82) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_12 (SEQ ID NO: 83) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_17 (SEQ ID NO: 84) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_18 (SEQ ID NO: 85) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_19 (SEQ ID NO: 86) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_3 (SEQ ID NO: 87) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_42 (SEQ ID NO: 88) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_45 (SEQ ID NO: 89) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_46 (SEQ ID NO: 90) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_55 (SEQ ID NO: 91) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_56 (SEQ ID NO: 92) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_58 (SEQ ID NO: 93) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_59 (SEQ ID NO: 94) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100)           HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 102) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 103) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 104) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_node_3 (SEQ ID NO: 105) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 106) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            R11723_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110)           R11723_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111)           R11723_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112)           R11723_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113)           R11723_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114)           R11723_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_13 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 116) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_16 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 117) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_19 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 118) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 119) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_22 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 120) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_31 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 121) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_10 (SEQ ID NO. 
               
               
                   
                 122) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_11 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 123) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_15 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 124) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_18 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 125) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_20 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 126) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_21 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 127) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_23 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 128) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_24 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 129) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_25 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 130) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_26 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 131) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_27 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 132) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_28 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 133) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_29 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 134) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_3 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 135) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_30 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 136) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 137) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_5 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 138) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 139) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 140) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 141) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 142) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            D56406_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147)           D56406_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148)           D56406_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 149)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 150) 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_13 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 151) 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_11 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 152) 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 153) 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_3 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 154) 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_5 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 155) 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 156) 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 157) 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 158) 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_9 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 159) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161) 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162) 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            H53393_PEA_1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164)           H53393_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165)           H53393_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166)           H53393_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 168) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_10 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 169) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_12 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 170) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_13 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 171) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_15 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 172) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_17 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 173) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_19 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 174) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_23 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 175) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_24 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 176) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_25 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 177) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_29 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 178) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 179) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 180) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 181) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_21 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 182) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_22 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 183) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186) 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO:           188)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_1 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 189) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_16 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 190) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_30 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 191) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_32 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 192) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_57 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 193) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 194) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_10 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 195) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_13 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 196) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_18 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 197) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 198) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_20 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 199) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_21 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 200) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_23 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 201) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_24 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 202) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_26 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 203) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_28 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 204) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_3 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 205) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_35 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 206) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_36 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 207) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_37 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 208) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_38 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 209) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_39 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 210) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_40(SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 211) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_41 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 212) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_42 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 213) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_43 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 214) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_44 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 215) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_47 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 216) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_48 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 217) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_51 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 218) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_52 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 219) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_53 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 220) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_54 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 221) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_56 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 222) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 223) 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_8(SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 224) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 22 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227)           M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228)           M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229)           M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 M77904_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 231) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_11 (SEQ ID NO: 232) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_12 (SEQ ID NO: 233) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_14 (SEQ ID NO: 234) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_15 (SEQ ID NO: 235) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_17 (SEQ ID NO: 236) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 237) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_21 (SEQ ID NO: 238) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_23 (SEQ ID NO: 239) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_24 (SEQ ID NO: 240) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_27 (SEQ ID NO: 241) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_28 (SEQ ID NO: 242) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 243) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 244) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 245) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 246) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_9 (SEQ ID NO: 247) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_19 (SEQ ID NO: 248) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_22 (SEQ ID NO: 249) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_25 (SEQ ID NO: 250) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_26 (SEQ ID NO: 251) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            Z25299_PEA_2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256)           Z25299_PEA_2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257)           Z25299_PEA_2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258)           Z25299_PEA_2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259)           Z25299_PEA_2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_20 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 261) 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_21 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 262) 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_23 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 263) 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_24 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 264) 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 265) 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_12 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 266) 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_13 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 267) 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_14 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 268) 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_17 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 269) 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_18 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 270) 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_19 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 271) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273) 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274) 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275) 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570)           T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571)           T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572)           T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 T39971_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 574) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_18 (SEQ ID NO: 575) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_21 (SEQ ID NO: 576) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_22 (SEQ ID NO: 577) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_23 (SEQ ID NO: 578) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_31 (SEQ ID NO: 579) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_33 (SEQ ID NO: 580) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 581) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_1 (SEQ ID NO: 582) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_10 (SEQ ID NO: 583) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_11 (SEQ ID NO: 584) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_12 (SEQ ID NO: 585) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_15 (SEQ ID NO: 586) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_16 (SEQ ID NO: 587) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_17 (SEQ ID NO: 588) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_26 (SEQ ID NO: 589) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_27 (SEQ ID NO: 590) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_28 (SEQ ID NO: 591) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_29 (SEQ ID NO: 592) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_3 (SEQ ID NO: 593) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_30 (SEQ ID NO: 594) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_34 (SEQ ID NO: 595) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_35 (SEQ ID NO: 596) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_36 (SEQ ID NO: 597) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 598) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_5 (SEQ ID NO: 599) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 600) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_9 (SEQ ID NO: 601) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            Z44808_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607)           Z44808_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608)           Z44808_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609)           Z44808_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610)           Z44808_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 612) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_16 (SEQ ID NO: 613) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 614) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_24 (SEQ ID NO: 615) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_32 (SEQ ID NO: 616) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_33 (SEQ ID NO: 617) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_36 (SEQ ID NO: 618) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_37 (SEQ ID NO: 619) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_41 (SEQ ID NO: 620) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_11 (SEQ ID NO: 621) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_13 (SEQ ID NO: 622) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_18 (SEQ ID NO: 623) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_22(SEQ ID NO: 624) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_26 (SEQ ID NO: 625) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_30 (SEQ ID NO: 626) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_34 (SEQ ID NO: 627) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_35 (SEQ ID NO: 628) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_39 (SEQ ID NO: 629) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 630) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 631) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 632) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            S67314_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 638)           S67314_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 639)           S67314_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 640)           S67314_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 642) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_11 (SEQ ID NO: 643) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_13 (SEQ ID NO: 644) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_15 (SEQ ID NO: 645) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_17 (SEQ ID NO: 646) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 647) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_10 (SEQ ID NO: 648) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_3 (SEQ ID NO: 649) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655)           Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656)           Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 658) 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_15 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 659) 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_16 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 660) 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_18 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 661) 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_21 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 662) 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_22 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 663) 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_3 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 664) 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_5 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 665) 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 666) 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_10 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 667) 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_11 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 668) 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_14 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 669) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671) 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672) 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 673) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674)           HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675)           HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676)           HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677)           HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678)           HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679)           HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 681) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_19 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 682) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_34 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 683) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_68 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 684) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_70 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 685) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_75 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 686) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 687) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_3 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 688) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 689) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 690) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 691) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 692) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_9 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 693) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_14 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 694) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_15 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 695) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_16 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 696) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_17 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 697) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_23 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 698) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_24 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 699) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_25 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 700) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_26 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 701) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_29 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 702) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_30 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 703) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_33 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 704) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_36 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 705) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_37 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 706) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_39 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 707) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_40 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 708) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_41 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 709) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_42 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 710) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_44 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 711) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_45 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 712) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_47 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 713) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_51 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 714) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_52 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 715) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_53 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 716) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_54 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 717) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_55 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 718) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_58 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 719) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_59 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 720) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_60 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 721) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_61 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 722) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_62 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 723) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_63 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 724) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_64 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 725) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_65 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 726) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_66 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 727) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_67 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 728) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_69 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 729) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_71 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 730) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_72 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 731) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_73 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO. 732) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_74 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 733) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 737) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742)           T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743)           T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744)           T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745)           T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 746)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 T59832_node_1 (SEQ ID NO: 747) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 748) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_29 (SEQ ID NO: 749) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_39 (SEQ ID NO: 750) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 751) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_3 (SEQ ID NO: 752) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 753) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_5 (SEQ ID NO: 754) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 755) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 756) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_9 (SEQ ID NO: 757) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_10 (SEQ ID NO: 758) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_11 (SEQ ID NO: 759) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_12 (SEQ ID NO: 760) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_14 (SEQ ID NO: 761) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_16 (SEQ ID NO: 762) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_19 (SEQ ID NO: 763) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_20 (SEQ ID NO: 764) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_25 (SEQ ID NO: 765) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_26 (SEQ ID NO: 766) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_27 (SEQ ID NO: 767) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_28 (SEQ ID NO: 768) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_30 (SEQ ID NO: 769) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_31 (SEQ ID NO: 770) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_32 (SEQ ID NO: 771) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_34 (SEQ ID NO: 772) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_35 (SEQ ID NO: 773) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_36 (SEQ ID NO: 774) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_37 (SEQ ID NO: 775) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_38 (SEQ ID NO: 776) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781) 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783)           HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784)           HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785)           HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786)           HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787)           HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788)           HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789)           HSCP2_PEA_1_T31(SEQ ID NO: 790)           HSCP2_PEA_1_T33(SEQ ID NO: 791)           HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792)           HSCP2_PEA_1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793)           HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 795) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_3 (SEQ ID NO: 796) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 797) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 798) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_10 (SEQ ID NO: 799) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_14 (SEQ ID NO: 800) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_23 (SEQ ID NO: 801) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_26 (SEQ ID NO: 802) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_29 (SEQ ID NO: 803) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_31 (SEQ ID NO: 804) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_32 (SEQ ID NO: 805) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_34 (SEQ ID NO: 806) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_52 (SEQ ID NO: 807) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_58 (SEQ ID NO: 808) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_72 (SEQ ID NO: 809) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_73 (SEQ ID NO: 810) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_74 (SEQ ID NO: 811) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_76 (SEQ ID NO: 812) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_78 (SEQ ID NO: 813) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_80 (SEQ ID NO: 814) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_84 (SEQ ID NO: 815) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_4 (SEQ ID NO. 816) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 817) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_13 (SEQ ID NO: 818) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_15 (SEQ ID NO: 819) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_16 (SEQ ID NO: 820) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_18 (SEQ ID NO: 821) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_20 (SEQ ID NO: 822) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_21 (SEQ ID NO: 823) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_37 (SEQ ID NO: 824) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_38 (SEQ ID NO: 825) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_39 (SEQ ID NO: 826) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_41 (SEQ ID NO: 827) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_42 (SEQ ID NO: 828) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_46 (SEQ ID NO: 829) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_47 (SEQ ID NO: 830) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_50 (SEQ ID NO: 831) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_51 (SEQ ID NO: 832) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_55 (SEQ ID NO: 833) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_56 (SEQ ID NO: 834) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_60 (SEQ ID NO: 835) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_61 (SEQ ID NO: 836) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_67 (SEQ ID NO: 837) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_68 (SEQ ID NO: 838) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_69 (SEQ ID NO: 839) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_70 (SEQ ID NO: 840) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_75 (SEQ ID NO: 841) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_77 (SEQ ID NO: 842) 
               
               
                   
                 HHSCP2_PEA_1_node_79 (SEQ ID NO: 843) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_82 (SEQ ID NO: 844) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 867)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO. 868)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874)           HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 876) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 877) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_5 (SEQ ID NO: 878) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 879) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_11 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 880) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_12 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 881) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_16 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 882) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_19 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 883) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_23 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 884) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_27 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 885) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_28 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 886) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_30 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 887) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_32 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 888) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_33 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 889) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_35 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 890) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_38 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 891) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_40 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 892) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_42 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 893) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_43 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 894) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_44 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 895) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_45 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 896) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_46 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 897) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_47 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 898) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_49 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 899) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_51 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 900) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_56 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 901) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_65 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 902) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_71 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 903) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_73 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 904) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_76 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 905) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_79 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 906) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_83 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 907) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_89 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 908) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 909) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 910) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_9 (SEQ ID NO: 911) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_14 (SEQ ID NO: 912) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_17 (SEQ ID NO. 913) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_21 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 914) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_22 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 915) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_25 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 916) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_36 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 917) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_53 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 918) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_54 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 919)) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_57 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 920) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_61 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 921) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_62 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 922) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_67 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 923) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_68 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 924) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_69 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 925) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_70 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 926) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_72 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 927) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_84 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 928) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_85 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 929) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_86 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 930) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_87 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 931) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_88 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                 932) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277)           HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278)           HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 280) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_10 (SEQ ID NO: 281) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_16 (SEQ ID NO: 282) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_23 (SEQ ID NO: 283) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_31 (SEQ ID NO: 284) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_43 (SEQ ID NO: 285) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_3 (SEQ ID NO: 286) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_l_node_5 (SEQ ID NO: 287) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 288) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 289) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_15 (SEQ ID NO: 290) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_17 (SEQ ID NO: 291) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_20 (SEQ ID NO: 292) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_21 (SEQ ID NO: 293) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_22 (SEQ ID NO: 294) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_24 (SEQ ID NO: 295) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_26 (SEQ ID NO: 296) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_27 (SEQ ID NO: 297) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_28 (SEQ ID NO: 298) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_29 (SEQ ID NO: 299) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_30 (SEQ ID NO: 300) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_32 (SEQ ID NO: 301) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_34 (SEQ ID NO: 302) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_36 (SEQ ID NO: 303) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_37 (SEQ ID NO: 304) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_38 (SEQ ID NO: 305) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_39 (SEQ ID NO: 306) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_40 (SEQ ID NO: 307) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_41 (SEQ ID NO: 308) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_42 (SEQ ID NO: 309) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314)           T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315)           T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316)           T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317)           T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318)           T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319)           T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320)           T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321)           T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322)           T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323)           T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324)           T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325)           T46984_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326)           T46984_PEA_1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327)           T46984_PEA_1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328)           T46984_PEA_1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329)           T46984_PEA_1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330)           T46984_PEA_1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331)           T46984_PEA_1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332)           T46984_PEA_1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333)           T46984_PEA_1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 335) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 336) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 337) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_12 (SEQ ID NO: 338) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_14 (SEQ ID NO: 339) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_25 (SEQ ID NO: 340) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_29 (SEQ ID NO: 341) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_34 (SEQ ID NO: 342) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_46 (SEQ ID NO: 343) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_47 (SEQ ID NO: 344) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_52 (SEQ ID NO: 345) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_65 (SEQ ID NO: 346) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_69 (SEQ ID NO: 347) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_75 (SEQ ID NO: 348) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_86 (SEQ ID NO: 349) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_9 (SEQ ID NO: 350) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_13 (SEQ ID NO: 351) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_19 (SEQ ID NO: 352) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_21 (SEQ ID NO: 353) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_22 (SEQ ID NO: 354) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_26 (SEQ ID NO: 355) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_28 (SEQ ID NO. 356) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_31 (SEQ ID NO: 357) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_32 (SEQ ID NO: 358) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_38 (SEQ ID NO: 359) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_39 (SEQ ID NO: 360) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_40 (SEQ ID NO: 361) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_42 (SEQ ID NO: 362) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_43 (SEQ ID NO: 363) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_48 (SEQ ID NO: 364) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_49 (SEQ ID NO: 365) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_50 (SEQ ID NO: 366) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_51 (SEQ ID NO: 367) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_53 (SEQ ID NO: 368) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_54 (SEQ ID NO: 369) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_55 (SEQ ID NO: 370) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_57 (SEQ ID NO: 371) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_60 (SEQ ID NO: 372) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_62 (SEQ ID NO: 373) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_66 (SEQ ID NO: 374) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_67 (SEQ ID NO: 375) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_70 (SEQ ID NO: 376) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_71 (SEQ ID NO: 377) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_72 (SEQ ID NO. 378) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_73 (SEQ ID NO: 379) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_74 (SEQ ID NO: 380) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_83 (SEQ ID NO: 381) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_84 (SEQ ID NO: 382) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_85 (SEQ ID NO: 383) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 390) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_P39 (SEQ ID NO. 396) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            M78530_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 399)           M78530_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 400)           M78530_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 402) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_15 (SEQ ID NO: 403) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_16 (SEQ ID NO: 404) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_19 (SEQ ID NO: 405) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_21 (SEQ ID NO: 406) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_23 (SEQ ID NO: 407) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_27 (SEQ ID NO: 408) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_29 (SEQ ID NO: 409) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_36 (SEQ ID NO: 410) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_37 (SEQ ID NO: 411) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 412) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 413) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_5 (SEQ ID NO: 414) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 415) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_9 (SEQ ID NO: 416) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_10 (SEQ ID NO: 417) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_18 (SEQ ID NO: 418) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_25 (SEQ ID NO: 419) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_30 (SEQ ID NO: 420) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_33 (SEQ ID NO: 421) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_34 (SEQ ID NO: 422) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 T48119_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 430) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_11 (SEQ ID NO: 431) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_13 (SEQ ID NO: 432) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_38 (SEQ ID NO: 433) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_41 (SEQ ID NO: 434) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_45 (SEQ ID NO: 435) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_47 (SEQ ID NO: 436) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 437) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 438) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_15 (SEQ ID NO: 439) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_17 (SEQ ID NO: 440) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_20 (SEQ ID NO: 441) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_22 (SEQ ID NO: 442) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_26 (SEQ ID NO: 443) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_28 (SEQ ID NO: 444) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_31 (SEQ ID NO: 445) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_32 (SEQ ID NO: 446) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_33 (SEQ ID NO: 447) 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_44 (SEQ ID NO: 448) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence in the table below and/or: 
                             Transcript Name                                            HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451)           HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452)           HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453)           HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454)           HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455)           HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456)           HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457)           HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458)           HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459)           HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460)           HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461)           HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462)           HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463)           HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464)                        
a nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence in the table below:
 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment Name 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 465) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_14 (SEQ ID NO: 466) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_24 (SEQ ID NO: 467) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_29 (SEQ ID NO: 468) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_35 (SEQ ID NO: 469) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_38 (SEQ ID NO: 470) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_3 (SEQ ID NO: 471) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 472) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_5 (SEQ ID NO: 473) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 474) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 475) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_17 (SEQ ID NO: 476) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_18 (SEQ ID NO: 477) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_20 (SEQ ID NO: 478) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_21 (SEQ ID NO: 479) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_23 (SEQ ID NO: 480) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_26 (SEQ ID NO: 481) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_27 (SEQ ID NO: 482) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_31 (SEQ ID NO: 483) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_34 (SEQ ID NO: 484) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_36 (SEQ ID NO: 485) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_37 (SEQ ID NO: 486) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence in the table below: 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
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                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 488) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 489) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 490) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 491) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P36 (SEQ ID NO: 492) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 493) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 494) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P49 (SEQ ID NO: 495) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P52 (SEQ ID NO: 496) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P53 (SEQ ID NO: 497) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P56 (SEQ ID NO: 498) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P58 (SEQ ID NO: 499) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P59 (SEQ ID NO: 500) 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTPGTQSPFFLLLLLTVLTVVTGSGHASSTPGGEKETSATQRSSV corresponding to amino acids 1-45 of MUC1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-45 of HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EEEVSADQVSVGASGVLGSFKEARNAPSFLSWSFSMGPSK (SEQ ID NO: 1060) corresponding to amino acids 46-85 of HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EEEVSADQVSVGASGVLGSFKEARNAPSFLSWSFSMGPSK (SEQ ID NO: 1060)in HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLES               AFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGC               EISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTA               RLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQ               FEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLS               EAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPL               TQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLV               EVEGDNRYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPA               KAKGTFIADSHQNFALFFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFV               AEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERKIEFDSASGTYTLYLIIGDATLKNPILWNV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-498 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-498 of T46984_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VCA corresponding to amino acids 499-501 of T46984_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLES               AFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGC               EISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTA               RLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQ               FEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLS               EAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPL               TQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLV               EVEGDNRYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPA               KAKGTFIADSHQNFALFFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-433 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-433 of T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence ICHIWKLIFLP (SEQ ID NO: 1061) corresponding to amino acids 434-444 of T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence ICHIWKLIFLP (SEQ ID NO: 1061) in T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLES               AFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGC               EISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTA               RLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQ               FEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLS               EAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPL               TQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLV               EVEGDNRYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPA               KAKGTFIADSHQNFALFFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFV               AEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERKIEFDSASGTYTLYLIIGDATLKNPILWNV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-498 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-498 of T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LMDQK (SEQ ID NO: 1062) corresponding to amino acids 499-503 of T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LMDQK (SEQ ID NO: 1062) in T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLES               AFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGC               EISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTA               RLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQ               FEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLS               EAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPL               TQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLV               EVEGDNRYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPA               KAKGTFIADSHQNFALFFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFV               AEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERKIEFDSASGTYTLYLIIGDATLKNPILWNVAD               VVIKFPEEEAPSTVLSQNLFTPKQEIQHLFREPEKRPPTVVSNTFTALIL               SPLLLLFALWIRIGANVSNFTFAPSTIIFHLGHAAMLGLMYVYWTQLNMF               QTLKYLAILGSVTFLAGNRMLAQQAVKR            
corresponding to amino acids 1-628 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-628 of T46984_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLES               AFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGC               EISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTA               RLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQ               FEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLS               EAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPL               TQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMN            
corresponding to amino acids 1-338 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-338 of T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SQDLH (SEQ ID NO: 1063) corresponding to amino acids 339-343 of T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SQDLH (SEQ ID NO: 1063) in T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P21(SEQ ID NO: 390), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence M corresponding to amino acids 1-1 of T46984_PEA1_P21(SEQ ID NO: 390), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    KACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSED               SSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTAS               HLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLM               DHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHV               PVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATV               LQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDNRYIANTVELRVKI               STEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPAKAKGTFIADSHQNFALFFQ               LVDVNTGAELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFVAEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERK               IEFDSASGTYTLYLIIGDATLKNPILWNVADVVIKFPEEEAPSTVLSQNL               FTPKQEIQHLFREPEKRPPTVVSNTFTALILSPLLLLFALWIRIGANVSN               FTFAPSTIIFHLGHAAMLGLMYVYWTQLNMFQTLKYLAILGSVTFLAGNR               MLAQQAVKRTAH            
corresponding to amino acids 70-631 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 2-563 of T46984_PEA — 1_P21(SEQ ID NO: 390), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLES               AFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGC               EISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTA               RLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQ               FEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLS               EAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPL               TQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLV               EVEGDNRYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPA               KAKGTFIADSHQNFA            
corresponding to amino acids 1-415 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-415 of T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence FGSGLVPMSPTSLLLLARLYFTWDMLLCWDSCMSTGLSSTCSRP (SEQ ID NO: 1064) corresponding to amino acids 416-459 of T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence FGSGLVPMSPTSLLLLARLYFTWDMLLCWDSCMSTGLSSTCSRP (SEQ ID NO: 1064) in T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLES               AFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGC               EISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTA               RLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQ               FEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLS               EAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPL               TQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLV               EVEGDNRYIANTVE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-364 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-364 of T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GQVRWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGSPEVRSSILAWPT (SEQ ID NO: 1065) corresponding to amino acids 365-397 of T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GQVRWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGSPEVRSSILAWPT (SEQ ID NO: 1065) in T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLES               AFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGC               EISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTA               RLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQ               FEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLS               EAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPL               TQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-329 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-329 of T46984_PEA — 1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLE               SAFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALS               GCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSA               LTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGG               VYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKN               FESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAI            
corresponding to amino acids 1-287 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-287 of T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GCWPSRQSREQHISSRRKMEILKTECQEKESRTIHSMRRKMEKKNFI (SEQ ID NO: 1066) orresponding to amino acids 288-334 of T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GCWPSRQSREQHISSRRKMEILKTECQEKESRTIHSMRRKMEKKNFI (SEQ ID NO: 1066) in T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLE               SAFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALS               GCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEAL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-145 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-145 of T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MDPDWCQCLQLHFCS (SEQ ID NO: 1067) corresponding to amino acids 146-160 of T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MDPDWCQCLQLHFCS (SEQ ID NO: 1067) in T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO. 396), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLE               SAFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALS               GCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSA               LTARLSKEETVLA            
corresponding to amino acids 1-160 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-160 of T46984_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO. 396).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLE               SAFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALS               GCE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-101 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-101 of T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) corresponding to amino acids 102-116 of T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) in T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLE               SAFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-69 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-69 of T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) corresponding to amino acids 70-84 of T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) in T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILR               AQGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIAL               RENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFW               IAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPI               LDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVL               WEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQP               LNVRAAPSAEFSVDRTRHLMSFLTMMGPSPDWNVGLSAEDLCTKECGWV               QKVVQDLIPWDAGTDSGVTYESPNKPTIPQEKIRPLTSLDHPQSPFYDP               EGGSITQVARVVIERIARKGEQCNIVPDNVDDIVADLAPEEKDEDDTPE               TCIYSNWSPWSACSSSTCDKGKRMRQRMLKAQLDLSVPCPDTQDFQPCM               GPGCSDEDGSTCTMSEWITWSPCSISCGMGMRSRERYVKQFPEDGSVCT               LPTEE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-544 of Q9HCB6 (SEQ ID NO: 424), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-544 of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), a bridging amino acid T corresponding to amino acid 545 of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    EKCTVNEECSPSSCLMTEWGEWDECSATCGMGMKKRHRMIKMNPADGSM               CKAETSQAEKCMMPECHTIPCLLSPWSEWSDCSVTCGKGMRTRQRMLKS               LAELGDCNEDLEQVEKCMLPEC            
corresponding to amino acids 546-665 of Q9HCB6 (SEQ ID NO: 424), which also corresponds to amino acids 546-665 of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) corresponding to amino acids 666-695 of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), wherein said first amino acid sequence, bridging amino acid, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) in M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1071)       MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILR               AQGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    AAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAV               TESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL               CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANH               WSAIIGGSHSKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEV               LTVIKAKAQWPAWQPLNVRAAPSAEFSVDRTRHLMSFLTMMGPSPDWNV               GLSAEDLCTKECGWVQKVVQDLIPWDAGTDSGVTYESPNKPTIPQEKIR               PLTSLDHPQSPFYDPEGGSITQVARVVIERIARKGEQCNIVPDNVDDIV               ADLAPEEKDEDDTPETCIYSNWSPWSACSSSTCDKGKRMRQRMLKAQLD               LSVPCPDTQDFQPCMGPGCSDEDGSTCTMSEWITWSPCSISCGMGMRSR               ERYVKQFPEDGSVCTLPTEETEKCTVNEECSPSSCLMTEWGEWDECSAT               CGMGMKKRHRMIKMNPADGSMCKAETSQAEKCMMPECHTIPCLLSPWSE               WSDCSVTCGKGMRTRQRMLKSLAELGDCNEDLEQVEKCMLPEC            
corresponding to amino acids 1-582 of O94862 (SEQ ID NO: 425), which also corresponds to amino acids 84-665 of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) corresponding to amino acids 666-695 of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1071)                 MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRA               QGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS       of                         (SEQ ID NO: 426)                 M78530_PEA_1_P15.            
An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) in M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILR               AQGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIAL               RENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFW               IAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPI               LDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVL               WEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQP               LNV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-297 of Q8NCD7 (SEQ ID NO: 423), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-297 of M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILR               AQGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIAL               RENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFW               IAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPI               LDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVL               WEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQP               LNV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-297 of Q9HCB6 (SEQ ID NO: 424), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-297 of M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1071)       MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILR               AQGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    AAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAV               TESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL               CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANH               WSAIIGGSHSKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEV               LTVIKAKAQWPAWQPLNV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-214 of O94862 (SEQ ID NO: 425), which also corresponds to amino acids 84-297 of M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
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                 MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRA 
               
               
                   
               
               
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     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILR               AQGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIAL               RENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFW               IAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPI               LDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVL               WEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-275 of Q8NCD7 (SEQ ID NO: 423), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-275 of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) corresponding to amino acids 276-285 of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) in M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILR               AQGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIAL               RENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFW               IAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPI               LDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVL               WEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-275 of Q9HCB6 (SEQ ID NO: 424), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-275 of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) corresponding to amino acids 276-285 of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) in M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1071)       MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILR               AQGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    AAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAV               TESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL               CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANH               WSAIIGGSHSKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-192 of O94862 (SEQ ID NO: 425), which also corresponds to amino acids 84-275 of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) corresponding to amino acids 276-285 of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
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                 MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRA 
               
               
                   
               
               
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                 M78530_PEA_1_P17. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) in M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTRQMASSGASGGKIDNSVLVLIVGLSTVGAGAYAYKTMKEDEKRYNERI               SGLGLTPEQKQKKAALSASEGEEVPQDKAPSHVPFLLIGGGTAAFAAARS               IRARDPGARVLIVSEDPELPYMRPPLSKELWFSDDPNVTKTLRFKQWNGK               ERSIYFQPPSFYVSAQDLPHIENGGVAVLTGKKVVQLDVRDNMVKLNDGS               QITYEKCLIATGGTPRSLSAIDRAGAEVKSRTTLFRKIGDFRSLEKISRE               VKSITIIGGGFLGSELACALGRKARALGTEVIQLFPEKGNMGKILPEYLS               NWTMEKVRREGVKVMPNAIVQSVGVSSGKLLIKLKDGRKVETDHIVAAVG               LEPNVELAKTGGLEIDSDFGGFRVNAELQARSNIWVAGDAACFYDIKLGR               RRVEHHDHAVVSGRLAGENMTGAAKPYWHQSMFWSDLGPDVGYEAIGLVD               SSLPTVGVFAKATAQDNPKSATEQSGTGIRSESETESEASEITIPPSTPA               VPQAPVQGEDYGKGVIFYLRDKVVVGIVLWNIFNRMPIARKIIKDGEQHE               DKNEVAKLFNIHED            
corresponding to amino acids 50-613 of PCD8_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-564 of T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTRQMASSGASGGKIDNSVLVLIVGLSTVGAGAYAYKTMKEDEKRYNERI               SGLGLTPEQKQKKAALSASEGEEVPQDKAPSHVPFLLIGGGTAAFAAARS               IRARDPGARVLIVSEDPELPYMRPPLSKELWFSDDPNVTKTLRFKQWNGK               ERSIYFQPPSFYVSAQDLPHIENGGVAVLTGKKVVQLDVRDNMVKLNDGS               QITYEKCLIATGGTPRSLSAIDRAGAEVKSRTTLFRKIGDFRSLEKISRE               VKSITIIGGGFLGSELACALGRKARALGTEVIQLFPEKGNMGKILPEYLS               NWTMEKVRREGVKVMPNAIVQSVGVSSGKLLIKLKDGRKVETDHIVAAVG               LEPNVELAKTGGLEIDSDFGGFRVNAELQARSNIWVAGDAACFYDIKLGR               RRVEHHDHAVVSGRLAGENMTGAAKPYWHQSMFWSDLGPDVGYEAIGLVD               SSLPTVGVFAKATAQDNPKSATEQSGTGIRSESETESEASEITIPPSTPA               VPQAPVQGEDYGKGVIFYLRDKVVVGIVLWNIFNRMPIARKIIKDGEQHE               DLNEVAKLFNIHED            
corresponding to amino acids 50-613 of PCD8_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-564 of T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSC               CTDYTAECKPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTS               DLQAQSKGNPEQTPVLKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPP               AEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFRGQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVW               GIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGVLDPDYPRNISDGFDGI               PDNVDAALALPAHSYSGRERVYFFKG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-276 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-276 of T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TQGVVGD corresponding to amino acids 277-283 of T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TQGVVGD in T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSC               CTDYTAECKPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTS               DLQAQSKGNPEQTPVLKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPP               AEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFRGQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVW               GIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGVLDPDYPRNISDGFDGI               PDNVDAALALPAHSYSGRERVYFFKGKQYWEYQFQHQPSQEECEGSSLSA               VFEHFAMMQRDSWEDIFELLFWGRT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-325 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-325 of T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    SGMAPRPSLAKKQRFRHRNRKGYRSQRGHSRGRNQNSRRPSRATWLSLFS               SEESNLGANNYDDYRMDWLVPATCEPIQSVFFFSGDKYYRVNLRTRRVDT               VDPPYPRSIAQYWLGCPAPGHL            
corresponding to amino acids 357-478 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 326-447 of T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise TS, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 325−x to 325; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 326+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSC               CTDYTAECKPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTS               DLQAQSKGNPEQTPVLKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPP               AEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFRGQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVW               GIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGVLDPDYPRNISDGFDGI               PDNVDAALALPAHSYSGRERVYFFKGKQYWEYQFQHQPSQEECEGSSLSA               VFEHFAMMQRDSWEDIFELLFWGRTS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-326 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-326 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to DKYYRVNLRTRRVDTVDPPYPRSIAQYWLGCPAPGHL corresponding to amino acids 442-478 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 327-363 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise SD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 326−x to 326; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 327+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSC               CTDYTAECKPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTS               DLQAQSKGNPEQTPVLKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPP               AEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFRGQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVW               GIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGVLDPDYPRNISDGFDGI               PDNVDAALALPAHSYSGRERVYFFKGKQYWEYQFQHQPSQEECEGSSLSA               VFEHFAMMQRDSWEDIFELLFWGRTS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-326 of Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-326 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to DKYYRVNLRTRRVDTVDPPYPRSIAQYWLGCPAPGHL corresponding to amino acids 442-478 of Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000), which also corresponds to amino acids 327-363 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise SD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 326−x to 326; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 327+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSC               CTDYTAECKPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTS               DLQAQSKGNPEQTPVLKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPP               AEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFRGQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVW               GIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-223 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-223 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) corresponding to amino acids 224-238 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) in T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSC               CTDYTAECKPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTS               DLQAQSKGNPEQTPVLKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPP               AEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFRGQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVW               GIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-223 of Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-223 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) corresponding to amino acids 224-238 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) in T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSPQK               PLCASDGRTFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKYTQEQ               ARKEFQQVFIPECNDDGTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGTAVAHKT               PRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKTDDAAAPALETQPQGDEEDIASRYPTLWTEQ               VKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKNDNVVIPECAHGGLYKPVQ               CHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARAHPAKARDLYKGRQ               LQGCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSGRLSEPDPSHTLEER               VVHWYFKLLDKNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSKPKKCVKKFVEYCDVNN               DKSISVQELMGCLGVAKEDGKADTKKRHTPRGHAESTSNRQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-441 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-441 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DAMVVSSRPKATTHRKSRTLSRR (SEQ ID NO: 1077) corresponding to amino acids 442-464 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z44808_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DAMVVSSRPKATTHRKSRTLSRR (SEQ ID NO: 1077) in Z44808_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSPQK               PLCASDGRTFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKYTQEQ               ARKEFQQVFIPECNDDGTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGTAVAHKT               PRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKTDDAAAPALETQPQGDEEDIASRYPTLWTEQ               VKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKNDNVVIPECAHGGLYKPVQ               CHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARAHPAKARDLYKGRQ               LQGCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSGRLSEPDPSHTLEER               VVHWYFKLLDKNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSKPKKCVKKFVEYCDVNN               DKSISVQELMGCLGVAKEDGKADTKKRH            
corresponding to amino acids 1-428 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-428 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RSKRNL (SEQ ID NO: 1078) corresponding to amino acids 429-434 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RSKRNL (SEQ ID NO: 1078) in Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSPQK               PLCASDGRTFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKYTQEQ               ARKEFQQVFIPECNDDGTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGTAVAHKT               PRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKTDDAAAPALETQPQGDEEDIASRYPTLWTEQ               VKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKNDNVVIPECAHGGLYKPVQ               CHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARAHPAKARDLYKGRQ               LQGCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSGRLSEPDPSHTLEER               VVHWYFKLLDKNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSKPKKCVKKFVEYCDVNN               DKSISVQELMGCLGVAKEDGKADTKKRHTPRGHAESTSNRQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-441 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-441 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLWLRGKVSFYCF (SEQ ID NO: 1079) corresponding to amino acids 442-454 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLWLRGKVSFYCF (SEQ ID NO: 1079) in Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSPQK               PLCASDGRTFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKYTQEQ               ARKEFQQVFIPECNDDGTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGTAVAHKT               PRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-170 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-170 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    DIASRYPTLWTEQVKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKNDNVVI               PECAHGGLYKPVQCHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARA               HPAKARDLYKGRQLQGCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSGR               LSEPDPSHTLEERVVHWYFKLLDKNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSKPKK               CVKKFVEYCDVNNDKSISVQELMGCLGVAKEDGKADTKKRHTPRGHAEST               SNRQPRKQG            
corresponding to amino acids 188-446 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 171-429 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of Z44808_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise TD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 170−x to -170; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 171+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDIL               TLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDG               QETTLVRELIDGKLIL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGG               NFLCSGFGITQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGS               L (SEQ ID NO: 1080)            
corresponding to amino acids 117-215 of S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1080) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGGN 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 FLCSGFGLTQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGSL 
               
               
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                 (SEQ ID NO: 651) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 S67314_PEA_1_P4. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDI               LTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKW               DGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of AAP35373 (SEQ ID NO: 1007), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGG               NFLCSGFGLTQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGS               L (SEQ ID NO: 1080)            
corresponding to amino acids 117-215 of S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1080) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGGN 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 FLCSGFGLTQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGSL 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 651) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 S67314_PEA_1_P4. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDI               LTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKW               DGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNN               HGWEELRVGKSIV (SEQ ID NO: 1081)            
corresponding to amino acids 117-178 of S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1081) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNNH 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 GWEELRVGKSIV 
               
               
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                 (SEQ ID NO: 652) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 S67314_PEA_1_P5. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDI               LTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKW               DGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of AAP35373 (SEQ ID NO: 1007), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNN               HGWEELRVGKSIV (SEQ ID NO: 1081)            
corresponding to amino acids 117-178 of S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1081) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNNH 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 GWEELRVGKSIV 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 652) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 S67314_PEA_1_P5. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDI               LTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKW               DGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) corresponding to amino acids 117-126 of S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) in S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDI               LTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKW               DGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of AAP35373 (SEQ ID NO: 1007), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) corresponding to amino acids 117-126 of S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) in S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSL corresponding to amino acids 1-24 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-24 of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143) corresponding to amino acids 25-35 of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    GVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDE               TTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLILTLTHGT               AVCTRTYEKEA            
corresponding to amino acids 25-133 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 36-144 of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), wherein said first, second, third and fourth amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143), corresponding to S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSL corresponding to amino acids 1-24 of AAP35373 (SEQ ID NO: 1007), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-24 of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143) corresponding to amino acids 25-35 of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    GVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDE               TTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLILTLTHGT               AVCTRTYEKEA            
corresponding to amino acids 25-133 of AAP35373 (SEQ ID NO: 1007), which also corresponds to amino acids 36-144 of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143), corresponding to S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MWLPLSGAA (SEQ ID NO: 1083) corresponding to amino acids 1-9 of Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKKLMVVLSLIAAAWAEEQNKLVHGGPCDKTSHPYQAALYTSGHLLCGG               VLIHPLWVLTAAHCKKPNLQVFLGKHNLRQRESSQEQSSVVRAVIHPDY               DAASHDQDIMLLRLARPAKLSELIQPLPLERDCSANTTSCHILGWGKTA               DGDFPDTIQCAYIHLVSREECEHAYPGQITQNMLCAGDEKYGKDSCQGD               SGGPLVCGDHLRGLVSWGNIPCGSKEKPGVYTNVCRYTNWIQKTIQAK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-244 of KLK6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 10-253 of Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MWLPLSGAA (SEQ ID NO: 1083) of Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKKLMVVLSLIAAAWAEEQNKLVHGGPCDKTSHPYQAALYTSGHLLCGG               VLIHPLWVLTAAHCKKPNLQVFLGKHNLRQRESSQEQSSVVRAVIHPDY               DAASHDQDIMLLRLARPAKLSELIQPLPLERDCSANTTSCHILGWGKTA               DG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-149 of KLK6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-149 of Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence Q corresponding to amino acids 150-150 of Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETI               TIPDLRGKEGHFYYNISE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-67 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-67 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    KVYDFLSTFITSGMRFLLNQQICPVLYHAGTVLLNSLLDTVPVRSSVDE               LVGIDYSLMKDPVASTSNLDMDFRGAFFPLTERNWSLPNRAVEPQLQEE               ERMVYVAFSEFFFDSAMESYFRAGALQLLLVGDKVPHDLDMLLRATYFG               SIVLLSPAVIDSPLKLELRVLAPPRCTIKPSGTTISVTASVTIALVPPD               QPEVQLSSMTMDARLSAKMALRGKALRTQLDLRRFRIYSNHSALESLAL               IPLQAPLKTMLQIGVMPMLNERTWRGVQIPLPEGINFVHEVVTNHAGFL               TIGADLHFAKGLREVIEKNRPADVRASTAPTPSTAAV            
corresponding to amino acids 163-493 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 68-398 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P — 10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EK, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 67−x to 67; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 68+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETIT               IPDLRGKEGHFYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLGLR               FRRQLLYWFFYDGGYINASAEGVSIRTGLELSRDPAGRMKVSNVSCQASV               SRMHAAFGGTFKKVYDFLSTFITSGMRFLLNQQICPVLYHAGTVLLNSLL               DTVPVRSSVDELVGIDYSLMKDPVASTSNLDMDFRGAFFPLTERNWSLPN               RAVEPQLQEEERMVYVAFSEFFFDSAMESYFRAGALQLLLVGDKVPHDLD               MLLRATYFGSIVLLSPAVIDSPLKLELRVLAPPRCTIKPSGTTISVTASV               TIALVPPDQPEVQLSSMTMDARLSAKMALRGKALRTQLDLRRFRIYSNHS               ALESLALIPLQAPLKTMLQIGVMPMLN            
corresponding to amino acids 1-427 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-427 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GKAGV (SEQ ID NO: 1084) corresponding to amino acids 428-432 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GKAGV (SEQ ID NO: 1084) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETIT               IPDLRGKEGHFYYNISE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-67 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-67 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence PGLERGADKFPVVGGSSLFLALDLTLRPPVG (SEQ ID NO: 1085) corresponding to amino acids 68-98 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence PGLERGADKFPVVGGSSLFLALDLTLRPPVG (SEQ ID NO: 1085) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETIT               IPDLRGKEGHFYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLGLR               FRRQLLYWFFYDGGYINASAEGVSIRTGLELSRDPAGRMKVSNVSCQASV               SRMHAAFGGTFKKVYDFLSTFITSGMRFLLNQQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-183 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-183 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) corresponding to amino acids 184-200 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETIT               IPDLRGKEGHFYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLGLR               FRRQLLYWFFYDGGYINASAEGVSIRTGLELSRDPAGRMKVSNVSCQASV               SRMHAAFGGTFKKVYDFLSTFITSGMRFLLNQQICPVLYHAGTVLLNSLL               DTVPV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-205 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-205 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LWTSLLALTIPS (SEQ ID NO: 1087) corresponding to amino acids 206-217 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LWTSLLALTIPS (SEQ ID NO: 1087) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETIT               IPDLRGKEGHFYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLGLR               FRRQLLYWF            
corresponding to amino acids 1-109 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-109 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), a second amino acid sequence bridging amino acid sequence comprising of L, a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to KVYDFLSTFITSGMRFLLNQQ corresponding to amino acids 163-183 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 111-131 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), and a fourth amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) corresponding to amino acids 132-148 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence, third amino acid sequence and fourth amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise FLK having a structure as follows (numbering according to HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741)): a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 109−x to 109; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 111+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYL               RGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVP               YGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVCME               EFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMANAQRTDALQPP               HEYVPWVTVNG            
corresponding to amino acids 12-223 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-212 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) corresponding to amino acids 213-238 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) in T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYL                RGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVP               YGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVCME               EFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQP               PHE            
corresponding to amino acids 12-214 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-203 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) corresponding to amino acids 204-244 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) in T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYL               RGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVP               YGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVE            
corresponding to amino acids 12-141 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-130 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVN               GKPLEDQTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK            
corresponding to amino acids 173-261 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 131-219 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 130−x to 130; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 131+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYK corresponding to amino acids 12-55 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-44 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVN               GKPLEDQTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK            
corresponding to amino acids 173-261 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 45-133 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 44−x to 44; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 45+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEH               SNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETG               DKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGE               QYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDS               LDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEKVDKDNEDFQE               SNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFHGQALTN               KNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFFQVQEC               NKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVF               FEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGD               TIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVA               PTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICK               KGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDE               DFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYLFSAGNEADVHGIYFSGN               TYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKYT               VNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQNVSN               AFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADV               GDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGA               GTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFAL               LFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNL               QGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVFDIFP               GTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDHIHAGMETTYTVLQNE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1060 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1060 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GGTSM (SEQ ID NO: 1091) cporresponding to amino acids 1061-1065 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequetial order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70% , optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least abour 85%, more preferably at least about 90%, and most preferably at least about 95%, homologous to the sequence GGTM (SEQ ID NO: 1091) in HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEH               SNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETG               DKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGE               QYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDS               LDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEKVDKDNEDFQE               SNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFHGQALTN               KNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFFQVQEC               NKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVF               FEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGD               TIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVA               PTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICK               KGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDE               DFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYLFSAGNEADVHGIYFSGN               TYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKYT               VNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQNVSN               AFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADV               GDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGA               GTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFAL               LFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNL               QGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1006 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1006 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KCFQEHLEFGYSTAM (SEQ ID NO: 1092) corresponding to amino acids 1007-1021 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KCFQEHLEFGYSTAM (SEQ ID NO: 1092) in HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTEH               SNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAETG               DKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPGE               QYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKDS               LDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEKVDKDNEDFQE               SNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFHGQALTN               KNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFFQVQEC               NKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVF               FEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGD               TIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVA               PTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICK               KGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDE               DFQESNKMH            
corresponding to amino acids 1-621 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-621 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), a second amino acid sequence bridging amino acid sequence comprising of W, and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    TFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWD               YSPQREWEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVP               VERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTV               TPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPL               IVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKD               DEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLVKIIFKNMATRPYSI               HAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQ               VKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIK               TYSDHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGM               GNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVFDIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLL               HCHVTDHIHAGMETTMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVFDIFP               GTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDHIHAGMETTYTVLQNEDTKSG            
corresponding to amino acids 694-1065 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 623-994 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise HWT having a structure as follows (numbering according to HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848)): a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 621−x to 621; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 623+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTE               HSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAE               TGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVY               PGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIIC               KKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEKVDKDN               EDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFH               GQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQA               FFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTA               PGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILG               PVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSR               SVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIF               TGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMF               TTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYLFSAG               NEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECL               TTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQRE               WEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKA               EEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTL               PGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVC               RRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDE               EFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHG               HSFQYKHRGVYSSDVFDIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDHIHAGM               ETTYTVLQNE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1060 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1060 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GEYPASSETHRRIWNVIYPITVSVIILFQISTKE (SEQ ID NO: 1093) corresponding to amino acids 1061-1094 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GEYPASSETHRRIWNVIYPITVSVIILFQISTKE (SEQ ID NO: 1093) in HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLC STPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTE               HSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAET               GDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVYPG               EQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIICKKD               SLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEKVDKDNEDFQ               ESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFHGQALT               NKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFFQVQE               CNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAV               FFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVG               DTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHV               APTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKIC               KKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKED               EDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYLFSAGNEADVHGIYFSG               NTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKY               TVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-761 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-761 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence K corresponding to amino acids 762-762 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDT               EHSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIK               AETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADD               KVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGP               LIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEK               VDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDV               HAAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNH               LKAGLQAFFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDI               FTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGP               EEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTY               YSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMY               YSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDEN               ESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMC               KGDSVVWYLFSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLH               MWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYY               IAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVY               RQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYS               IHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYST               VDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYL               DDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEV               NWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYKH            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1007 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1007 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLRLTGEYGM (SEQ ID NO: 1094) corresponding to amino acids 1008-1017 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLRLTGEYGM (SEQ ID NO: 1094) in HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDT               EHSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIK               AETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADD               KVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGP               LIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEK               VDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDV               HAAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNH               LKAGLQAFFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDI               FTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGP               EEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTY               YSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMY               YSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDEN               ESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMC               KGDSVVWYLFSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLH               MWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYY               IAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVY               RQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYS               IHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYST               VDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYL               DDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEV               NWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1006 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1006 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GSL corresponding to amino acids 1007-1009 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDT               EHSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIK               AETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), a second amino acid sequence bridging amino acid sequence comprising of A, and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    VNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFHGQALTNKNYR               IDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFFQVQECNK               SSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVF               FEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEV               GDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSA               SHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIG               PMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMFTTAP               DQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYLFSAGNEA               DVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTT               DHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREW               EKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKA               EEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPT               LPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLI               VCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNK               DDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHTV               HFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVFDIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDH               IHAGMETTYTVLQNEDTKSG            
corresponding to amino acids 262-1065 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 133-936 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EAV having a structure as follows (numbering according to HSCP2_PEA — 1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853)): a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 131−x to 131; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 133+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MPLTMGKRNLFLLTP (SEQ ID NO: 1095) corresponding to amino acids 1-15 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    VNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFHGQALTNKNYR               IDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFFQVQECNK               SSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVF               FEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEV               GDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSA               SHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIG               PMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMFTTAP               DQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYLFSAGNEA               DVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTT               DHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREW               EKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKA               EEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPT               LPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLI               VCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNK               DDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHTV               HFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVFDIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDH               IHAGMETTYTVLQNEDTKSG            
corresponding to amino acids 262-1065 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 16-819 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MPLTMGKRNLFLLTP (SEQ ID NO: 1095) of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDT               EHSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIK               AETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADD               KVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGP               LIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEK               VDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDV               HAAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNH               LKAGLQAFFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDI               FTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGP               EEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTY               YSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMY               YSAVDPTKDIFTGKLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDE               NESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMH            
corresponding to amino acids 1-621 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-621 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence CKYCIIHQSTKLF (SEQ ID NO: 1096) corresponding to amino acids 622-634 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence CKYCIIHQSTKLF (SEQ ID NO: 1096) in HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDT               EHSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIK               AETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADD               KVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGP               LIICKK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-202 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-202 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GTSSPYCTCYMTKRQGQGSLSFKKKSSLLC (SEQ ID NO: 1097) corresponding to amino acids 203-232 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GTSSPYCTCYMTKRQGQGSLSFKKKSSLLC (SEQ ID NO: 1097) in HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPL               DIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLH               IVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFEIDGIKPLA               ELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSS               NPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPIS               GGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATIN               AATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGV               QLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELE               NLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTVPGSLR               AVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVVAEV               GWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGL               KAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRL               NWTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYT               VTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVTEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADN               AYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLRAVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVI               RGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTI               EIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKT               ISATAT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1525 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1525 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1144)       TEPKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQ               FTVSGDAKQAHITGLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVI            
corresponding to amino acids 1526-1617 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    TEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQE               FTLSGTQRKLELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEV               DNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPE               RTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIFSDI               TENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKLI               PGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARW               QPAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIF               AEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGY               LLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNM               IQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVFCD               MTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLNKI               TAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDS               MAYHNGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNN               HSQGVNWFHWKGHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA            
corresponding to amino acids 1526-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1618-2293 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1144)       TEPKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQ               FTVSGDAKQAHITGLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVI,            
corresponding to HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPL               DIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLH               IVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGI               ELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSS               NPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPIS               GGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATIN               AATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGV               QLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELE               NLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTVPGSLR               AVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVVAEV               GWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGL               KAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRL               NWTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYT               VTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVTEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADN               AYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLRAVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVI               RGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTI               EIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKT               ISATATTE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1527 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1527 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1098)       PKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQFT               VSGDAKQAHITGLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVITGTQSEVL               TCLTQREKEISHLKGKFNKNTIFTANVYSLIFN            
corresponding to amino acids 1528-1658 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1098) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 PKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQFTV 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 SGDAKQAHITGLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVITGTQSEVLTC 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 LTQREKEISHLKGKFNKNTIFTANVYSLIFN 
               
               
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                 (SEQ ID NO: 935) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P6. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPL               DIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLH               IVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGI               ELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSS               NPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPIS               GGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATIN               AATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGV               QLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELE               NLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTVPGSLR               AVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVVAEV               GWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGL               KAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRL               NWTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYT               VTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVTEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADN               AYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLRAVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVI               RGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTI               EIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKT               ISATATTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGK               LLDPQEFTLSGTQRKLELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1617 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1617 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GISNQVSHLFLFLVPFCVICLPDRHDFNIFVHIPYLIHKCSLLFHLLPTLPLVICT (SEQ ID NO: 1099) corresponding to amino acids 1618-1673 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1099) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 GISNQVSHLFLFLVPFCVICLPDRHDFNIFVHIPYLIHKCSLLFHLLPTL 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 PLVICT 
               
               
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                 (SEQ ID NO: 936) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P7. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPL               DIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLH               IVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGI               ELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSS               NPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPIS               GGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATIN               AATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGV               QLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELE               NLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTVPGSLR               AVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVVAEV               GWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGL               KAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRL               NWTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYT               VTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVTEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADN               AYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLRAVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVI               RGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTI               EIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKT               ISATAT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1525 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1525 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    TEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEIT               LLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIF               SDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKL               IPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQ               PAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEK               GPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYE               SVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTT               IGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWI               VFLRRKNGRENFYQNQKAYAAGFGDRREEFQLGLDNLNKITAQGQYELRVD               LRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHNGRSFSTFD               KDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEH               SIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA            
corresponding to amino acids 1617-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1526-2110 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise TT, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1525−x to 1525; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1526+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               RLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHTQGRCE               EGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC               PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQG               FKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGL               CVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQ               RCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICN               EGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGG               LEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPA               PEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPE               TSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTD               TTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDT               EYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKA               AIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVK               EDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYS               LPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAST               EQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTV               PGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVV               AEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPG               LKAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1252 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1252 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLT               LPGSLRAVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLN               VSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHIS               GLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATATTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTV               SWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKLELRGLITGIGYEVM               VSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADEGVFDN               FVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQ               TVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGT               PSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGP               SGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYA               LTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETAL               LTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKI               QALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDK               AQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLG               LDNLNKITAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSG               TAGDSMAYHNGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYG               DNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA            
corresponding to amino acids 1344-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1253-2110 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise LT, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1252−x to 1252; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1253+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVF               NHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVF               THRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQP               ATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRC               IDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSRE               ICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECV               CDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHAC               HTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTG               ADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCV               EGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQ               CPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCH               EGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNN               LGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVT               EYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKK               SIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMN               KEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTT               TRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTID               LTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLR               RVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKT               TLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETS               LTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYN               VLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQA               YEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQG               YRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQ               EADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLKAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVE               VLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAH               NLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1343 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1343 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    TAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVD               GTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTAN               ITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPA               TEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPR               ASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPL               RSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVF               CDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLNKI               TAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMA               YHNGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQG               VNWFHWKGHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA            
corresponding to amino acids 1708-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1344-1837 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise VT, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1343−x to 1343; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1344+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               RLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHTQGRCE               EGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC               PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQG               FKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGL               CVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQ               RCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICN               EGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGG               LEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPA               PEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPE               TSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTD               TTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDT               EYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKA               AIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVK               EDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYS               LPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAST               EQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTV               PGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVV               AEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPG               LKAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLN               WTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTL               HGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVTEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHF               VIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLRAVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPV               LSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLL               ETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATATTEALP               LLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQ               RKLELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDAT               PDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREA               TEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPT               AQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGF               EESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGE               KVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDL               DSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTT               SYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAML               NGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-2025 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-2025 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    STTRDCRALRPRGRGRGQSRGGEEGDLLLMHSDTPMCEALQDSACHTEALR               NSLLNKRMGNTLATF (SEQ ID NO: 1100)            
corresponding to amino acids 2026-2091 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
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                 STTRDCRALRPRGRGRGQSRGGEEGDLLLMHSDTPMCEALQDSACHTEAL 
               
               
                   
               
               
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                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P14. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               RLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNCVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACETQGRCE               EGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC               PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQG               FKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGL               CVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQ               RCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQiCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCIC               NEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEG               GLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLP               APEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRP               ETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVT               DTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPD               TEYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGK               AAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAV               KEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNY               SLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1070 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1070 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    TEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEIT               LLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIF               SDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKL               IPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQ               PAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEK               GPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYE               SVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTT               IGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWI               VFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLNKITAQGQYELRVD               LRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHNGRSFSTFD               KDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEH               SIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA            
corresponding to amino acids 1617-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1071-1655 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise ST, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1070−x to 1070; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1071+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               RLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHTQGRCE               EGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC               PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQG               FKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGL               CVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQ               RCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICN               EGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGG               LEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPA               PEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPE               TSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTD               TTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDT               EYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKA               AIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVK               EDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYS               LPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1070 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1070 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    TAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVD               GTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTAN               ITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPA               TEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPR               ASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPL               RSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVF               CDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLNKI               TAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMA               YHNGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQG               VNWFHWKGHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA            
corresponding to amino acids 1708-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1071-1564 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise ST, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1070−x to 1070; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1071+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               RLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHTQGRCE               EGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC               PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQG               FKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGL               CVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQ               RCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICN               EGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGG               LEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPA               PEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPE               TSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTD               TTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDT               EYEVSLISRFGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKA               AIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVK               EDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYS               LPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAST               EQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTV               PGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVV               AEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPG               LKAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLN               WTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTL               HGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVTEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHF               VIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLRAVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPV               LSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLL               ETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATATTEALP               LLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQ               RKLELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDAT               PDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREA               TEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPT               AQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGF               EESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGE               KVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDL               DSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTT               SYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAML               NGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-2025 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-2025 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TPWPTTMADPSPPLTRTQIQPSPTVLCPTKGLSGTGTVTVST (SEQ ID NO: 1101) corresponding to amino acids 2026-2067 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TPWPTTMADPSPPLTRTQIQPSPTVLCPTKGLSGTGTVTVST (SEQ ID NO: 1101) in HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               RLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHTQGRCE               EGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC               PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQG               FKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGL               CVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQ               RCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICN               EGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGG               LEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPA               PEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPE               TSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTD               TTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDT               EYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKA               AIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVK               EDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYS               LPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAST               EQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTV               PGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVV               AEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPG               LKAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLN               WTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTL               HGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVTEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHF               VIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLRAVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPV               LSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLL               ETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATATTEALP               LLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQ               RKLELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDAT               PDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREA               TEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPT               AQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGF               EESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGE               KVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDL               DSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTT               SYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAML               NGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNW               KAYAAGFGDRREEFWLG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-2057 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-2057 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NAALHVYI (SEQ ID NO: 1102) corresponding to amino acids 2058-2065 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NAALHVYI (SEQ ID NO: 1102) in HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               RLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHTQGRCE               EGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC               PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQG               FKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGL               CVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQ               RCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICN               EGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGG               LEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPA               PEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPE               TSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTD               TTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDT               EYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKA               AIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVK               EDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYS               LPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAST               EQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTV               PGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVV               AEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPG               LKAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLN               WTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTL               HGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVTEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHF               VIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLRAVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPV               LSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLL               ETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATATTEALP               LLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQ               RKLELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDAT               PDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREA               TEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATT             
corresponding to amino acids 1-1708 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1708 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GTVNKQERTEKSHDSGVFFSQG (SEQ ID NO: 1103) corresponding to amino acids 1709-1730 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GTVNKQERTEKSHDSGVFFSQG (SEQ ID NO: 1103) in HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               RLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHTQGRCE               EGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC               PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQG               FKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGL               CVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQ               RCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICN               EGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGG               LEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPA               PEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPE               TSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTD               TTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDT               EYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKA               AIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVK               EDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYS               LPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAST               EQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTV               PGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVV               AEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPG               LKAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLN               WTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTL               HGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1344 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1344 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GI corresponding to amino acids 1345-1346 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPL               DIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLH               IVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGI               ELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSS               NPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPIS               GGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATIN               AATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGV               QLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELE               NLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTVPGSLR               AVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVVAEV               GWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGL               KAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1253 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1253 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GILDEFTNSLPPLCLCSGGIKALSCFKLGSAPTTLGKYQ (SEQ ID NO: 1104) corresponding to amino acids 1254-1292 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GILDEFTNSLPPLCLCSGGIKALSCFKLGSAPTTLGKYQ (SEQ ID NO: 1104) in HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               ENHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPL               DIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLH               IVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGI               ELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSS               NPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPIS               GGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATIN               AATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGV               QLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAST            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1071 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1071 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GESALSFLQTLG (SEQ ID NO: 1105) corresponding to amino acids 1072-1083 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GESALSFLQTLG (SEQ ID NO: 1105) in HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPL               DIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLH               IVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGI               ELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSS               NPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPIS               GGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-954 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-954 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence ELCISASLSQPALEGP (SEQ ID NO: 1106) corresponding to amino acids 955-970 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence ELCISASLSQPALEGP (SEQ ID NO: 1106) in HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPL               DIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLH               IVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTR            
corresponding to amino acids 1-802 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-802 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EYHL (SEQ ID NO: 1107) corresponding to amino acids 803-806 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EYHL (SEQ ID NO: 1107) in HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVAT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-710 of TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO: 1011), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-710 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence CE corresponding to amino acids 711-712 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRIAVICFCLLGITCAIPVKQADSGSSEEKQLYNKYPDAVATWLNPDPSQKQNLLAPQ corresponding to amino acids 1-58 of OSTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-58 of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VFLNFS (SEQ ID NO: 1108) corresponding to amino acids 59-64 of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VFLNFS (SEQ ID NO: 1108) in HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRIAVICFCLLGITCAIPVKQADSGSSEEKQ corresponding to amino acids 1-31 of OSTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-31 of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence H corresponding to amino acids 32-32 of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRIAVICFCLLGITCAIPVKQADSGSSEEKQ corresponding to amino acids 1-31 of OSTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-31 of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VSIFYVFI (SEQ ID NO: 1109) corresponding to amino acids 32-39 of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VSIFYVFI (SEQ ID NO: 1109) in HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGR               PPLHVIEWLRFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG            
corresponding to amino acids 11-93 of Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1110)       DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPR               TQEDSGLPCWRSSCSVTLQV            
corresponding to amino acids 84-152 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
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                 DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPRT 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 QEDSGLPCWRSSCSVTLQV 
               
               
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     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGR               PPLHVIEWLRFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1110)       DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPR               TQEDSGLPCWRSSCSVTLQV            
corresponding to amino acids 84-152 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
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                 DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPRT 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 QEDSGLPCWRSSCSVTLQV 
               
               
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     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGR               PPLHVIEWLRFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG            
corresponding to amino acids 11-93 of Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGR               PPLHVIEWLRFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCA (SEQ ID NO: 1111) corresponding to amino acids 1-22 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to PATPRPLSWLRAPTRLCLDGPSPVLCA corresponding to amino acids 1-27 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 23-49 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    EKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTA               ARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYL               CGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTT               RVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDID               VIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKH               SHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVV               VAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAG               SLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTA               ILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAV               FSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGP               LLLALALYPLSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 83-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 50-553 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCA (SEQ ID NO: 1111) of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise AE, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 49−x to 50; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 50+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCAPATPRPLSWLRAPTRLCLDGPSPVLCA corresponding to amino acids 1-49 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    EKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTA               ARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYL               CGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTT               RVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDID               VIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKH               SHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVV               VAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAG               SLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTA               ILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAV               FSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGP               LLLALALYPLSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 21-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 50-553 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCAPATPRPLSWLRAPTRLCLDGPSPVLCA of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise AE, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 49−x to 50; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 50+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVP corresponding to amino acids 63-82 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-20 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    GMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPD               SAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAG               KSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQ               LMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTW               KSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVT               DPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVE               MDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLS               DTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHE               THGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPAS               SAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 123-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 21-484 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise PG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 20−x to 20; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 21+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVP corresponding to amino acids 1-20 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-20 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    GMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPD               SAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAG               KSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQ               LMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTW               KSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVT               DPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVE               MDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLS               DTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHE               THGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPAS               SAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 61-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 21-484 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise PG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 20−x to 20; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 21+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAG               TATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGI               VTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRD               IDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKH               SHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVA               IQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTS               SEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNG               PGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAH               LLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPL               SVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 124-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-463 of HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAG               TATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGI               VTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRD               IDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKH               SHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVA               IQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTS               SEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNG               PGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAH               LLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPL               SVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 62-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-463 of HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVA               KNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYN               TNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRW               AKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDI               AYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDT               WKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVTD               PSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEM            
corresponding to amino acids 63-417 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-355 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    DHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGER               ENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNY               VPHVMAYAACIGANLUHCAPASSAUSLAACIPLLLALALYPLSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 440-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 356-502 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise MD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 355−x to 355; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 356+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVA               KNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYN               TNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRW               AKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDI               AYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDT               WKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLEEPGDMQYELNRNNVTD               PSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEM            
corresponding to amino acids 1-355 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-355 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    DHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGER               ENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNY               VPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 377-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 356-502 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise MD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 355−x to 355; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 356+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVA               KNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYN               TNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRW               AKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDI               AYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDT               WKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL            
corresponding to amino acids 63-349 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-287 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    GGRIDIIGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHV               FTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSM               VDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVM               AYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 395-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 288-479 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise LG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 287−x to 287; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 288+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVA               KNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYN               TNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRW               AKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDI               AYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDT               WKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-287 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-287 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    GGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVF               TFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMV               DYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMA               YAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 333-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 288-479 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise LG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 287−x to 287; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 288+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVA               KNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYN               TNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRW               AKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDI               AYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDT               WKSFKPRYK            
corresponding to amino acids 63-326 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-264 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP (SEQ ID NO: 1112) corresponding to amino acids 265-306 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP (SEQ ID NO: 1112) in HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVA               KNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYN               TNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRW               AKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDI               AYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDT               WKSFKPR            
corresponding to amino acids 1-262 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-262 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence YKLPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP corresponding to amino acids 263-306 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence YKLPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP in HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVA               KNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYN               TNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRW               AKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDI               AYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDT               WKSFKPRYK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-264 of O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-264 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP (SEQ ID NO: 1112) corresponding to amino acids 265-306 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP (SEQ ID NO: 1112) in HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVA               KNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYN               TNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRW               AKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDI               AYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDT               WKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLG            
corresponding to amino acids 63-350 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-288 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) corresponding to amino acids 289-316 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) in HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVA               KNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYN               TNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRW               AKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDI               AYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDT               WKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-288 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-288 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) corresponding to amino acids 289-316 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) in HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTN               VAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALS               KTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEV               TSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEA               LSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGT               RLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-288 of O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-288 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) corresponding to amino acids 289-316 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) in HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGK               EVLLLAHNLPQNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGR               ETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTGFYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKP               SISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYLWWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNG               NMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVLYGPDVPTISPS               KANYRPGENLNLSCHAASNPPAQYSWFINGTFQQSTQELFIPNITVNNS               GSYMCQAHNSATGLNRTTVTMITVS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-319 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-319 of T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DWTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1114) corresponding to amino acids 320-324 of T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DWTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1114) in T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGK               EVLLLAHNLPQNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGR               ETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTGFYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKP               SISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYLWWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNG               NMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-234 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-234 of T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) corresponding to amino acids 235-256 of T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) in T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGK               EVLLLAHNLPQNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGR               ETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTGFYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKP               SISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYLWWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNG               NMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-234 of Q13774 (SEQ ID NO: 959), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-234 of T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) corresponding to amino acids 235-256 of T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) in T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGK               EVLLLAHNLPQNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGR               ETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTGFYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKP               SISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYLWWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNG               NMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVLYGPDVPTISPS               KANYRPGENLNLSCHAASNPPAQYSWFINGTFQQSTQELFIPNITVNNS               GSYMCQAHNSATGLNRTTVTMITVSG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-320 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-320 of T10888_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1116)       KWIHEALASHFQVESGSQRRARKKFSFPTCVQGAHANPKFSPEPSQFTS               ADSFPLVFLFFVVFCFLISHV            
corresponding to amino acids 321-390 of T10888_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1116) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 KWIHEALASHFQVESGSQRRARKKFSFPTCVQGAHANPKFSPEPSQFTSA 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 DSFPLVFLFFVVFCFLISHV 
               
               
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                 (SEQ ID NO: 59) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_P5. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGK               EVLLLAHNLPQNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGR               ETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTGFYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVY            
corresponding to amino acids 1-141 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-141 of T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence REYFHMTSGCWGSVLLPTYGIVRPGLCLWPSLHYILYQGLDI (SEQ ID NO: 1117) corresponding to amino acids 142-183 of T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence REYFHMTSGCWGSVLLPTYGIVRPGLCLWPSLHYILYQGLDI (SEQ ID NO: 1117) in T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERG               RVLGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHF               LVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSP               GLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQG               ADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDP               MEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-274 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-274 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) corresponding to amino acids 275-322 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) in HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERG               RVLGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHF               LVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSP               GLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQG               ADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNHNAVEDP               MEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-274 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-274 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) corresponding to amino acids 275-322 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) in HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERG               RVLGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHF               LVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSP               GLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQG               ADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDP               MEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-274 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-274 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) corresponding to amino acids 275-322 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) in HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERG               RVLGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHF               LVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSP               GLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQG               ADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDP               MEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVN               TYNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRESFPTYTL               VVQAADLQGEGLSTTATAVITVTDTNDNPPIFNPTT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-379 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-379 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), and a second amino acid sequence VIL corresponding to amino acids 380-382 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERG               RVLGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHF               LVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSP               GLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQG               ADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDP               MEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVN               TYNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRESFPTYTL               VVQAADLQGEGLSTTATAVITVTDTNDNPPIFNPTT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-379 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-379 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), and a second amino acid sequence VIL corresponding to amino acids 380-382 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERG               RVLGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHF               LVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSP               GLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQG               ADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDP               MEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVN               TYNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRESFPTYTL               VVQAADLQGEGLSTTATAVITVTDTNDNPPIFNPTT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-379 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-379 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), and a second amino acid sequence VIL corresponding to amino acids 380-382 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERG               RVLGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHF               LVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSP               GLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQG               ADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDP               MEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVN               TYNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-336 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-336 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) corresponding to amino acids 337-373 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) in HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERG               RVLGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHF               LVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSP               GLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQG               ADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDP               MEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVN               TYNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRE            
Ycorresponding to amino acids 1-336 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-336 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) corresponding to amino acids 337-373 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) in HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERG               RVLGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHF               LVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSP               GLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQG               ADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDP               MEILITVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVN               TYNAAIAYTILSQDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-336 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-336 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) corresponding to amino acids 337-373 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
               
            
               
                   
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                 VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV 
               
               
                   
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                 HSECADH_P14. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERG               RVLGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHF               LVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSP               GLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQG               ADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-229 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-229 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), and a second amino acid sequence VSIS corresponding to amino acids 230-233 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERG               RVLGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHF               LVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSP               GLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQG               ADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-229 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-229 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), and a second amino acid sequence VSIS corresponding to amino acids 230-233 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERG               RVLGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHF               LVYAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSP               GLRRQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQG               ADTPPVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-229 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-229 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), and a second amino acid sequence VSIS corresponding to amino acids 230-233 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYK corresponding to amino acids 12-55 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-44 of T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    VGTATGRAGWREQAPCRGTRLLLSPQTSQGKTRAPRGRCPCRVPGKTLF               SSRRCGHTPSVPFRFRIPHLRGAAASTRLVPPKGSMSAYCVLLGQELGS               PFVAQGTSSAAGQGPPACILAATLDAFIPARAGLACLWDLLGRCPRG               (SEQ ID NO: 1120)            
corresponding to amino acids 45-189 of T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1120) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 VGTATGRAGWREQAPCRGTRLLLSPQTSQGKTRAPRGRCPCRVPGKTLFS 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 SRRCGHTPSVPFRFRIPHLRGAAASTRLVPPKGSMSAYCVLLGQELGSPF 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 VAQGTSSAAGQGPPACILAATLDAFIPARAGLACLWDLLGRCPRG 
               
               
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                 (SEQ ID NO: 778) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 T59832_P5. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLY               LRGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTL               VPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIV               CMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTD               ALQPPHEYVPWVTVNG            
corresponding to amino acids 12-223 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-212 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) corresponding to amino acids 213-238 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) in T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLY               LRGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTL               VPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIV               CMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTD               ALQPPHEYVPWVTVNG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-212 of BAC98466, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-212 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) corresponding to amino acids 213-238 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) in T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLY               LRGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLV               (SEQ ID NO: 1121)            
corresponding to amino acids 1-90 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    MEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDM               ELAFLTIVCMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLM               HANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNGVRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQ               R (SEQ ID NO: 1089)            
corresponding to amino acids 1-148 of BAC85622, which also corresponds to amino acids 91-238 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1121) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYL 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 RGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLV 
               
               
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                 (SEQ ID NO: 779) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 T59832_P7. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLY               LRGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTL               VPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIV               CMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTD               ALQPPHEYVPWVTVNG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-212 of Q8WU77, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-212 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) corresponding to amino acids 213-238 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) in T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLY               LRGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTL               VPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIV               CMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTD               ALQPPHE            
corresponding to amino acids 12-214 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-203 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) corresponding to amino acids 204-244 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) in T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLY               LRGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTL               VPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIV               CMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTD               ALQPPHE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-203 of BAC98466, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-203 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) corresponding to amino acids 204-244 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) in T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLY               LRGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLV               (SEQ ID NO: 1121)            
corresponding to amino acids 1-90 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    MEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDM               ELAFLTIVCMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLM               HANAQRTDALQPPHE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-113 of BAC85622, which also corresponds to amino acids 91-203 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) corresponding to amino acids 204-244 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1121) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYL 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 RGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLV 
               
               
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                 (SEQ ID NO: 780) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 T59832_P9. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) in T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLY               LRGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTL               VPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIV               CMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTD               ALQPPHE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-203 of Q8WU77, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-203 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                            (SEQ ID NO: 1090)                         NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR            
corresponding to amino acids 204-244 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) in T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLR               GPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYG               NAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVE            
corresponding to amino acids 12-141 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-130 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNG               KPLEDQTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK            
corresponding to amino acids 173-261 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 131-219 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 130−x to 130; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 131+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLR               GPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLV (SEQ ID NO:       1121)            
corresponding to amino acids 1-90 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MEILNVTLVPYGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVE corresponding to amino acids 1-40 of BAC85622, which also corresponds to amino acids 91-130 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNG corresponding to amino acids 72-122 of BAC85622, which also corresponds to amino acids 131-181 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), and a fourth amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KPLEDQTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK (SEQ ID NO: 1124) corresponding to amino acids 182-219 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), wherein said first, second, third and fourth amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1121) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYL 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 RGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLV 
               
               
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                 (SEQ ID NO: 781) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 T59832_P12. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 130−x to 130; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 131+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KPLEDQTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK (SEQ ID NO: 1124) in T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYLR               GPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVPYG               NAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-130 of Q8WU77, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-130 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNG               KPLEDQTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK            
corresponding to amino acids 162-250 of Q8WU77, which also corresponds to amino acids 131-219 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 130−x to 130; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 131+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYK corresponding to amino acids 12-55 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-44 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNG               KPLEDQTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK            
corresponding to amino acids 173-261 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 45-133 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 44−x to 44; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 45+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYK corresponding to amino acids 1-44 of Q8WU77, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-44 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNG               KPLEDQTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK            
corresponding to amino acids 162-250 of Q8WU77, which also corresponds to amino acids 45-133 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 44−x to 44; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 45+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYK corresponding to amino acids 1-44 of Q8NEI4, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-44 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNG               KPLEDQTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK            
corresponding to amino acids 162-250 of Q8NEI4, which also corresponds to amino acids 45-133 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 44−x to 44; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 45+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRGSELPLVLLALVLCLAPRGRAVPLPAGGGTVLTKMYPRGNHWAVGHLMG               KKSTGESSSVSERGSLKQQLREYIRWEEAARNLLGLIEAKENRNHQPPQPK               ALGNQQPSWDSEDSSNFKDVGSKGK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-127 of GRP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-127 of HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GSQREGRNPQLNQQ corresponding to amino acids 135-148 of GRP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 128-141 of HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 127−x to 127; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 128+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRGSELPLVLLALVLCLAPRGRAVPLPAGGGTVLTKMYPRGNHWAVGHLMG               KKSTGESSSVSERGSLKQQLREYIRWEEAARNLLGLIEAKENRNHQPPQPK               ALGNQQPSWDSEDSSNFKDVGSKGK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-127 of GRP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-127 of HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DSLLQVLNVKEGTPS (SEQ ID NO: 1125) corresponding to amino acids 128-142 of HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DSLLQVLNVKEGTPS (SEQ ID NO: 1125) in HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQ               DMCQKEVMEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAGSPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKA               GAVGGGVR (SEQ ID NO: 1126)            
corresponding to amino acids 1-110 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    MYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREG               EEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQCHNNQPWADTSRRERQ               RKEKHSMRTQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-112 of Q8IXM0 (SEQ ID NO: 968), which also corresponds to amino acids 111-222 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1126) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNV 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 QDMCQKEVMEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAGSPCRGLAPGREEQRALH 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 KAGAVGGGVR 
               
               
                 of 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 143) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 R11723_PEA_1_P6. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQ               DMCQKEVMEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEH               PPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDP               PNLVGHPAYGQ (SEQ ID NO: 1127)            
corresponding to amino acids 84-222 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1127) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHE 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HPPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSH 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 DPPNLVGHPAYGQCHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 143) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 R11723_PEA_1_P6. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQ               DMCQKEVMEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1127)       SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHE               HPPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSH               DPPNLVGHPAYGQCHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ            
corresponding to amino acids 84-222 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1127) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHE 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HPPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSH 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 DPPNLVGHPAYGQCHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 143) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 R11723_PEA_1_P6. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNV               QDMCQKEVMEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAG            
corresponding to amino acids 24-106 of BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1127)       SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHE               HPPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSH               DPPNLVGHPAYGQCHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ            
corresponding to amino acids 84-222 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1127) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHE 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HPPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSH 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 DPPNLVGHPAYGQCHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 143) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 R11723_PEA_1_P6. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNV               QDMCQKEVMEQSAG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-64 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-64 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNV               QDMCQKEVMEQSAG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-64 of Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-64 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) corresponding to amino acids 1-5 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to IAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEVMEQSAG corresponding to amino acids 22-80 of BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972), which also corresponds to amino acids 6-64 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNV               QDMCQKEVMEQSAG            
corresponding to amino acids 24-87 of BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-64 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNV               QDMCQKEVMEQSA            
corresponding to amino acids 1-63 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DTKRTNTLLFEMRHFAKQLTT (SEQ ID NO: 1130) corresponding to amino acids 64-84 of R11723_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DTKRTNTLLFEMRHFAKQLTT (SEQ ID NO: 1130) in R11723_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNV               QDMCQKEVMEQSA            
corresponding to amino acids 1-63 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNV               QDMCQKEVMEQSA            
corresponding to amino acids 1-63 of Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) corresponding to amino acids 1-5 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to IAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEVMEQSA corresponding to amino acids 22-79 of BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972), which also corresponds to amino acids 6-63 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNV               QDMCQKEVMEQSA            
corresponding to amino acids 24-86 of BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MMAGMKIQLVCMLLLAFSSWSLCSDSEEEMKALEADFLTNMHTSKISKAH               VPSWKMTLLNVCSLVNNLNSPAEETGEVHEEELVARRKLPTALDGFSLEA               MLTIYQLHKICHSRAFQHWE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-120 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-120 of D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence ARWLTPVIPALWEAETGGSRGQEMETIPANT (SEQ ID NO: 1141) corresponding to amino acids 121-151 of D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to LIQEDILDTGNDKNGKEEVIKRKIPYILKRQLYENKPRRPYILKRDSYYY corresponding to amino acids 121-170 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 152-201 of D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for ARWLTPVIPALWEAETGGSRGQEMETIPANT (SEQ ID NO: 1141), corresponding to D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for D56406_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MMAGMKIQLVCMLLLAFSSWSLC corresponding to amino acids 1-23 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-23 of D56406_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    SEEEMKALEADFLTNMHTSKISKAHVPSWKMTLLNVCSLVNNLNSPAEET               GEVHEEELVARRKLPTALDGFSLEAMLTIYQLHKICHSRAFQHWELIQED               ILDTGNDKNGKEEVIKRKIPYILKRQLYENKPRRPYILKRDSYYY            
corresponding to amino acids 26-170 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 24-168 of D56406_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of D56406_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise CS, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 23−x to 24; and ending at any of amino acid numbers+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for D56406_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MMAGMKIQLVCMLLLAFSSWSLCSDSEEEMKALEADFLTNMHTSK corresponding to amino acids 1-45 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-45 of D56406_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to LIQEDILDTGNDKNGKEEVIKRKIPYILKRQLYENKPRRPYILKRDSYYY corresponding to amino acids 121-170 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 46-95 of D56406_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of D56406_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KL, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 45−x to 46; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 46+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H53393_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRTYRYFLLLFWVGQPYPTLSTPLSKRTSGFPAKKRALELSGNSKNELNR               SKRSWMWNQFFLLEEYTGSDYQYVGKLHSDQDRGDGSLKYILSGDGAGDL               FIINENTGDIQATKRLDREEKPVYILRAQAINRRTGRPVEPESEFIIKIH               DINDNEPIFTKEVYTATVPEMSDVGTFVVQVTATDADDPTYGNSAKVVYS               ILQGQPYFSVESETGIIKTALLNMDRENREQYQVVIQAKDMGGQMGGLSG               TTTVNITLTDVNDNPPRFPQSTYQFKTPESSPPGTPIGRIKASDADVGEN               AEIEYSITDGEGLDMFDVITDQETQEGIITVKKLLDFEKKKVYTLKVEAS               NPYVEPRFLYLGPFKDSATVRIVVEDVDEPPVFSKLAYILQIREDAQINT               TIGSVTAQDPDAARNPVKYSVDRHTDMDRIFNIDSGNGSIFTSKLLDRET               LLWHNITVIATEINNPKQSSRVPLYIKVLDVNDNAPEFAEFYETFVCEKA               KADQLIQTLHAVDKDDPYSGHQFSFSLAPEAASGSNFTIQDNK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-543 of CAD6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-543 of H53393_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GK corresponding to amino acids 544-545 of H53393_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRTYRYFLLLFWVGQPYPTLSTPLSKRTSGFPAKKRALELSGNSKNELNR               SKRSWMWNQFFLLEEYTGSDYQYVGKLHSDQDRGDGSLKYILSGDGAGDL               FIINENTGDIQATKRLDREEKPVYILRAQAINRRTGRPVEPESEFIIKIH               DINDNEPIFTKEVYTATVPEMSDVGTFVVQVTATDADDPTYGNSAKVVYS               ILQGQPYFSVESETGIIKTALLNMDRENREQYQVVIQAKDMGGQMGGLSG               TTTVNITLTDVNDNPPRFPQSTYQFKTPESSPPGTPIGRIKASDADVGEN               AEIEYSITDGEGLDMFDVITDQETQEGIITVKKLLDFEKKKVYTLKVEAS               NPYVEPRFLYLGPFKDSATVRIVVEDVDEPPVFSKLAYILQIREDAQINT               TIGSVTAQDPDAARNPVKYSVDRHTDMDRIFNIDSGNGSIFTSKLLDRET               LLWHNITVIATEINNPKQSSRVPLYIKVLDVNDNAPEFAEFYETFVCEKA               KADQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-504 of CAD6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-504 of H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RFGFSLS (SEQ ID NO: 1133) corresponding to amino acids 505-511 of H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RFGFSLS (SEQ ID NO: 1133) in H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H53393_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRTYRYFLLLFWVGQPYPTLSTPLSKRTSGFPAKKRALELSGNSKNELNR               SKRSWMWNQFFLLEEYTGSDYQYVGKLHSDQDRGDGSLKYILSGDGAGDL               FIINENTGDIQATKRLDREEKPVYILRAQAINRRTGRPVEPESEFIIKIH               DINDNEPIFTKEVYTATVPEMSDVGTFVVQVTATDADDPTYGNSAKVVYS               ILQGQPYFSVESETGIIKTALLNMDRENREQYQVVIQAKDMGGQMGGLSG               TTTVNITLTDVNDNPPRFPQSTYQFKTPESSPPGTPIGRIKASDADVGEN               AEIEYSITDGEGLDMFDVITDQETQEGIITVKK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-333 of CAD6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-333 of H53393_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VMPLLKHHTE (SEQ ID NO: 1134) corresponding to amino acids 334-343 of H53393_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H53393_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VMPLLKHHTE (SEQ ID NO: 1134) in H53393_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MALPTARPLLGSCGTPALGSLLFLLFSLGWVQPSRTLAGETGQEAAPLD               GVLANPPNISSLSPRQLLGFPCAEVSGLSTERVRELAVALAQKNVKLST               EQLRCLAHRLSEPPEDLDALPLDLLLFLNPDAFSGPQACTRFFSRITKA               NVDLLPRGAPERQRLLPAALACWGVRGSLLSEADVRALGGLACDLPGRF               VAESAEVLLPRLVSCPGPLDQDQQEAARAALQGGGPPYGPPSTWSVSTM               DALRGLLPVLGQPIIRSIPQGIVAAWRQRSSRDPSWRQPERTILRPRFR               REVEKTACPSGKKAREIDESLIFYKKWELEACVDAALLATQMDRVNAIP               FTYEQLDVLKHKLDELYPQGYPESVIQHLGYLFLKMSPEDIRKWNVTSL               ETLKALLEVNKGHEMSPQVATLIDRFVKGRGQLDKDTLDTLTAFYPGYL               CSLSPEELSSVPPSSIW            
corresponding to amino acids 1-458 of Q14859 (SEQ ID NO: 985), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-458 of HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALPTARPLLGSCGTPALGSLLFLLFSLGWVQPSRTLAGETGQ corresponding to amino acids 1-43 of Q9BTR2 (SEQ ID NO: 986), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-43 of HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence E corresponding to amino acids 44-44 of HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    AAPLDGVLANPPNISSLSPRQLLGFPCAEVSGLSTERVRELAVALAQKNV               KLSTEQLRCLAHRLSEPPEDLDALPLDLLLFLNPDAFSGPQACTRFFSRI               TKANVDLLPRGAPERQRLLPAALACWGVRGSLLSEADVRALGGLACDLPG               RFVAESAEVLLPRLVSCPGPLDQDQQEAARAALQGGGPPYGPPSTWSVST               MDALRGLLPVLGQPIIRSIPQGIVAAWRQRSSRDPSWRQPERTILRPRFR               REVEKTACPSGKKAREIDESLIFYKKWELEACVDAALLATQMDRVNAIPF               TYEQLDVLKHKLDELYPQGYPESVIQHLGYLFLKMSPEDIRKWNVTSLET               LKALLEVNKGHEMSPQVATLIDRFVKGRGQLDKDTLDTLTAFYPGYLCSL               SPEELSSVPPSSIW            
corresponding to amino acids 44-457 of Q9BTR2 (SEQ ID NO: 986), which also corresponds to amino acids 45-458 of HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for E, corresponding to HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTS               LLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGR               IDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSS               IKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFPEDELMTWQFVVPAHLRASVSF               LNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDKQPGNMAGNFNLSLQGC               DQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNES            
corresponding to amino acids 67-341 of Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-275 of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1135)       NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTS               GSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTISCTDHRYCQRKSYSLQVPSDILHLPV               ELHDFSWKLLVPKDRLSLVLVPAQKLQQHTHEKPCNTSFSYLVASAIPSQ               DLYFGSFCPGGSIKQIQVKQNISVTLRTFAPSFQQEASRQGLTVSFIPYF               KEEGVFTVTPDTKSKVYLRTPNWDRGLPSLTSVSWNISVPRDQVACLTFF               KERSGVVCQTGRAFMIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNIS               NCSPTSGKQLDLLFSVTLTPRTVDLTVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCV               KKKKKKTNKGPAVGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKGRKDNDSHVYAVIEDTM               VYGHLLQDSSGSFLQPEVDTYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAPTAKLATE               EPPPRSPPESESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDTDIPLLNTQEPMEPAE            
corresponding to amino acids 276-770 of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1135) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTS 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 GSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTISCTDHRYCQRKSYSLQVPSDILHLPV 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 ELHDFSWKLLVPKDRLSLVLVPAQKLQQHTHEKPCNTSFSYLVASAIPSQ 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 DLYFGSFCPGGSIKQIQVKQNISVTLRTFAPSFQQEASRQGLTVSFIPYF 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 KEEGVFTVTPDTKSKVYLRTPNWDRGLPSLTSVSWNISVPRDQVACLTFF 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 KERSGVVCQTGRAFMIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNIS 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 NCSPTSGKQLDLLFSVTLTPRTVDLTVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCV 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 KKKKKKTNKGPAVGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKGRKDNDSHVYAVIEDTM 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 VYGHLLQDSSGSFLQPEVDTYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAPTAKLATE 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 EPPPRSPPESESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDTDIPLLNTQEPMEPAE 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 252) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 M77904_P2. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1135)       MLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTS               LLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGR               IDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSS               IKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFPEDELMTWQFVVPAHLRASVSF               LNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDKQPGNMAGNFNLSLQGC               DQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNESNKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQ               SRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTIS               CTDHRYCQRKSYSLQVPSDILHLPVELHDFSWKLLVPKDRLSLVLVPAQK               LQQHTHEKPCNTSFSYLVASAIPSQDLYFGSFCPGGSIKQIQVKQNISVT               LRTFAPSFQQEASRQGLTVSFIPYFKEEGVFTVTPDTKSKVYLRTPNWDR               GLPSLTSVSWNISVPRDQVACLTFFKERSGVVCQTGRAFMIIQEQRTRAE               EIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISNCSPTSGKQLDLLFSVTLTPRTVDL               TVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGPAVGIYNGNINTEMP               RQPKKFQKGRKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSGSFLQPEVDTYRPFQ               GTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAPTAKLATEEPPPRSPPESESEPYTFSHPNNGDV               SSKDTDIPLLNTQEPMEPAE             
corresponding to amino acids 67-836 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-770 of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPT               LLAKPCYIVISKRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCM               SGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIG               PGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMALHLPW               FHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFPEDELM               TWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDK               QPGNMAGNFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNES            
corresponding to amino acids 1-341 of Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-341 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1136)       NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTS               GSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTISTPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVP               WVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGSLEVRSSRPAWPTW            
corresponding to amino acids 342-487 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1136) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTS 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 GSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTISTPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVP 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 WVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGSLEVRSSRPAWPTW 
               
               
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                 (SEQ ID NO: 253) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 M77904_P4. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPT               LLAKPCYIVISKRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCM               SGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIG               PGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMALHLPW               FHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFPEDELM               TWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDK               QPGNMAGNFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNESNKIYVVDLS               NERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFL               CDDLTRLWMNVEKTIS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-416 of Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-416 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPAL               WEAKAGGSLEVRSSRPAWPTW            
corresponding to amino acids 417-487 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
                    TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPAL               WEAKAGGSLEVRSSRPAWPTW            
in M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPT               LLAKPCYIVISKRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCM               SGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIG               PGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMALHLPW               FHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFPEDELM               TWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDK               QPGNMAGNFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNESNKIYVVDLS               NERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFL               CDDLTRLWMNVEKTIS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-416 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-416 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPAL               WEAKAGGSLRVRSSRPAWPTW            
corresponding to amino acids 417-487 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
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                 TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPAL 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 WEAKAGGSLEVRSSRPAWPTW in M77904_P4. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISNCSPTSGKQLDLLF               SVTLTPRTVDLTVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGPAVG               IYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKGRKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSGSFL               QPEVDTYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAPTAKLATEEPPPRSPPESESEP               YTFSHPNNGDVSSKDTDIPLLNTQEPMEPAE            
corresponding to amino acids 606-836 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-231 of M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISNCSPTSGKQLDLLF               SVTLTPRTVDLTVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGPAVG               IYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKGRKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSGSFL               QPEVDTYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAPTAKLATEEPPPRSPPESESEP               YTFSHPNNGDVSSKDTDIPLLNTQEPMEPAE            
corresponding to amino acids 419-649 of Q9H8C2 (SEQ ID NO: 990), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-231 of M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPT               LLAKPCYIVISKRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCM               SGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIG               PGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMALHLPW               FHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKR            
corresponding to amino acids 1-219 of Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-219 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) corresponding to amino acids 220-238 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) in M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPT               LLAKPCYIVISKRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCM               SGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIG               PGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMALHLPW               FHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKR            
corresponding to amino acids 1-219 of Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-219 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) corresponding to amino acids 220-238 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) in M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTPT               LLAKPCYIVISKRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCM               SGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIG               PGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMALHLPW               FHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKR            
corresponding to amino acids 1-219 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-219 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) corresponding to amino acids 220-238 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) in M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA — 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKPE               CQSDWQCPGKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNPTRRKPGKCPVTYGQCLMLN               PPNFCEMDGQCKRDLKCCMGMCGKSCVSPVK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of Z25299_PEA — 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GKQGMRAH (SEQ ID NO: 1138) corresponding to amino acids 132-139 of Z25299_PEA — 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z25299_PEA — 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GKQGMRAH (SEQ ID NO: 1138) in Z25299_PEA — 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKPE               CQSDWQCPGKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNPTRRKPGKCPVTYGQCLMLN               PPNFCEMDGQCKRDLKCCMGMCGKSCVSPVK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GEKRHHKQLRDQEVDPLEMRRHSAG (SEQ ID NO: 1139) corresponding to amino acids 132-156 of Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GEKRHHKQLRDQEVDPLEMRRHSAG (SEQ ID NO: 1139) in Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKPE               CQSDWQCPGKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNP            
corresponding to amino acids 1-81 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-81 of Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RGSLGSAQ (SEQ ID NO: 1140) corresponding to amino acids 82-89 of Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RGSLGSAQ (SEQ ID NO: 1140) in Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275). 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKPE               CQSDWQCPGKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNPT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-82 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-82 of Z25299_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276).
 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an antibody capable of specifically binding to an epitope of an amino acid sequence as described herein. 
     Optionally the amino acid sequence corresponds to a bridge, edge portion, tail, head or insertion as described herein. 
     Optionally the antibody is capable of differentiating between a splice variant having said epitope and a corresponding known protein. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a kit for detecting ovarian cancer, comprising a kit detecting overexpression of a splice variant as described herein. 
     Optionally the kit comprises a NAT-based technology. 
     Optionally the kit further comprises at least one primer pair capable of selectively hybridizing to a nucleic acid sequence as described herein. 
     Optionally the kit further comprises at least one oligonucleotide capable of selectively hybridizing to a nucleic acid sequence as described herein. 
     Optionally the kit comprises an antibody as described herein. 
     Optionally the kit further comprises at least one reagent for performing an ELISA or a Western blot. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a method for detecting ovarian cancer, comprising detecting overexpression of a splice variant as described herein. 
     Optionally detecting overexpression is performed with a NAT-based technology. 
     Optionally detecting overexpression is performed with an immunoassay. 
     Optionally the immunoassay comprises an antibody as described herein. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a biomarker capable of detecting ovarian cancer, comprising any of the above nucleic acid sequences or a fragment thereof, or any of the above amino acid sequences or a fragment thereof. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a method for screening for ovarian cancer, comprising detecting ovarian cancer cells with a biomarker or an antibody or a method or assay as described herein. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a method for diagnosing ovarian cancer, comprising detecting ovarian cancer cells with a biomarker or an antibody or a method or assay as described herein. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a method for monitoring disease progression and/or treatment efficacy and/or relapse of ovarian cancer, comprising detecting ovarian cancer cells with a biomarker or an antibody or a method or assay as described herein. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a method of selecting a therapy for ovarian cancer, comprising detecting ovarian cancer cells with a biomarker or an antibody or a method or assay as described herein and selecting a therapy according to said detection. 
     According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, preferably any of the above nucleic acid and/or amino acid sequences further comprises any sequence having at least about 70%, preferably at least about 80%, more preferably at least about 90%, most preferably at least about 95% homology thereto. 
     Unless otherwise noted, all experimental data relates to variants of the present invention, named according to the segment being tested (as expression was tested through RT-PCR as described). 
     All nucleic acid sequences and/or amino acid sequences shown herein as embodiments of the present invention relate to their isolated form, as isolated polynucleotides (including for all transcripts), oligonucleotides (including for all segments, amplicons and primers), peptides (including for all tails, bridges, insertions or heads, optionally including other antibody epitopes as described herein) and/or polypeptides (including for all proteins). It should be noted that oligonucleotide and polynucleotide, or peptide and polypeptide, may optionally be used interchangeably. 
    
    
     
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         FIG. 1  is schematic summary of cancer biomarkers selection engine and the wet validation stages. 
         FIG. 2 . Schematic illustration, depicting grouping of transcripts of a given cluster based on presence or absence of unique sequence regions. 
         FIG. 3  is schematic summary of quantitative real-time PCR analysis. 
         FIG. 4  is schematic presentation of the oligonucleotide based microarray fabrication. 
         FIG. 5  is schematic summary of the oligonucleotide based microarray experimental flow. 
         FIG. 6  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression for. 
         FIG. 7  shows expression of segment8 in H61775 in cancerous vs. non-cancerous tissues. 
         FIG. 8  shows expression of segment8 in H61775 in normal tissues. 
         FIG. 9  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 10  is a histogram showing over expression of T10888junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO:962) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. 
         FIG. 11  is a histogram showing expression of T10888junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO:962) transcripts in normal tissues. 
         FIG. 12  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 13  is a histogram showing over expression of HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7 (SEQ ID NO:967) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. 
         FIG. 14  is a histogram showing expression of HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7 (SEQ ID NO:967) transcripts in normal tissues. 
         FIG. 15  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 16  is a histogram showing over expression of R11723 seg13 (SEQ ID NO:975) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal PM samples. 
         FIG. 17  is a histogram showing expression of R11723 seg13 (SEQ ID NO:975) transcripts in normal tissue samples. 
         FIG. 18  is a histogram showing over expression of R11723 junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO:978) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. 
         FIG. 19  is a histogram showing expression of R11723 junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO:978) transcripts in normal tissue samples. 
         FIG. 20  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 21  is a histogram showing over expression of H53393 seg13 (SEQ ID NO:981) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. 
         FIG. 22  is a histogram showing over expression of H53393 junc21-22 (SEQ ID NO:984) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. 
         FIG. 23  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 24  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 25  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 26  is a histogram showing over expression of Z25299 junc13-14-21 (SEQ ID NO:993) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. 
         FIGS. 27A and 27B  are histograms showing over expression of Z25299 seg20 (SEQ ID NO:996) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples ( 27 A) or in normal tissues ( 27 B). 
         FIGS. 28A and 28B  are histograms showing over expression of Z25299 seg23 (SEQ ID NO:999) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples ( 28 A) or in normal tissues ( 28 B). 
         FIG. 29  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 30  is a histogram showing down regulation of T39971 junc23-33R (SEQ ID NO:1003) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. 
         FIG. 31  is a histogram showing expression of T39971 junc23-33R (SEQ ID NO:1003) transcripts in normal tissues. 
         FIG. 32  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIGS. 33A and 33B  are histograms showing down regulation of Z44808 junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO:1006) transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples ( 33 A) or expression in normal tissues ( 33 B). 
         FIG. 34  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 35  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 36  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 37  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 38  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 39  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 40  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 41  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 42  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
         FIG. 43  is a histogram showing differential expression of a variety of transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. 
         FIG. 44  shows cancer and cell-line vs. normal tissue expression. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     The present invention is of novel markers for ovarian cancer that are both sensitive and accurate. Biomolecular sequences (amino acid and/or nucleic acid sequences) uncovered using the methodology of the present invention and described herein can be efficiently utilized as tissue or pathological markers and/or as drugs or drug targets for treating or preventing a disease. 
     Furthermore, at least certain of these markers are able to distinguish between various types of ovarian cancer, such as Ovarian epithelial tumors (serous, mucinous, endometroid, clear cell, and Brenner tumor), ovarian germ-cell tumors, (teratoma, dysgerminoma, endodermal sinus tumor, and embryonal carcinoma) and ovarian stromal tumors (originating from granulosa, theca, Sertoli, Leydig, and collagen-producing stromal cells), alone or in combination. These markers are differentially expressed, and preferably overexpressed 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 of 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. 
     The markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, can be used for prognosis, prediction, screening, early diagnosis, staging, therapy selection and treatment monitoring of ovarian cancer. For example, optionally and preferably, these markers may be used for staging ovarian cancer and/or monitoring the progression of the disease. Furthermore, the markers of the present invention, alone or in combination, can be used for detection of the source of metastasis found in anatomical places other thenovary. Also, one or more of the markers may optionally be used in combination with one or more other ovarian cancer markers (other than those described herein). According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, such a combination may be used to differentiate between various types of ovarian cancer, such as Ovarian epithelial tumors (serous, mucinous, endometroid, clear cell, and Brenner tumor), ovarian germ-cell tumors, (teratoma, dysgerminoma, endodermal sinus tumor, and embryonal carcinoma) and ovarian stromal tumors (originating from either granulosa, theca, Sertoli, Leydig, and collagen-producing stromal cells). 
     These markers are specifically released to the bloodstream under conditions of ovarian cancer (or one of the above indicative conditions), and/or are otherwise expressed at a much higher level and/or specifically expressed in ovarian cancer tissue or cells, and/or tissue or cells under one of the above indicative conditions. The measurement of these markers, alone or in combination, in patient samples provides information that the diagnostician can correlate with a probable diagnosis of ovarian cancer and/or a condition that it is indicative of a higher risk for ovarian cancer. 
     The present invention therefore also relates to diagnostic assays for ovarian cancer, and methods of use of such markers for detection of ovarian cancer, optionally and preferably in a sample taken from a subject (patient), which is more preferably some type of blood sample. 
     In another embodiment, the present invention relates to bridges, tails, heads and/or insertions, and/or analogs, homologs and derivatives of such peptides. Such bridges, tails, heads and/or insertions are described in greater detail below with regard to the Examples. 
     As used herein a “tail” refers to a peptide sequence at the end of an amino acid sequence that is unique to a splice variant according to the present invention. Therefore, a splice variant having such a tail may optionally be considered as a chimera, in that at least a first portion of the splice variant is typically highly homologous (often 100% identical) to a portion of the corresponding known protein, while at least a second portion of the variant comprises the tail. 
     As used herein a “head” refers to a peptide sequence at the beginning of an amino acid sequence that is unique to a splice variant according to the present invention. Therefore, a splice variant having such a head may optionally be considered as a chimera, in that at least a first portion of the splice variant comprises the head, while at least a second portion is typically highly homologous (often 100% identical) to a portion of the corresponding known protein. 
     As used herein “an edge portion” refers to a connection between two portions of a splice variant according to the present invention that were not joined in the wild type or known protein. An edge may optionally arise due to a join between the above “known protein” portion of a variant and the tail, for example, and/or may occur if an internal portion of the wild type sequence is no longer present, such that two portions of the sequence are now contiguous in the splice variant that were not contiguous in the known protein. A “bridge” may optionally be an edge portion as described above, but may also include a join between a head and a “known protein” portion of a variant, or a join between a tail and a “known protein” portion of a variant, or a join between an insertion and a “known protein” portion of a variant. 
     Optionally and preferably, a bridge between a tail or a head or a unique insertion, and a “known protein” portion of a variant, comprises at least about 10 amino acids, more preferably at least about 20 amino acids, most preferably at least about 30 amino acids, and even more preferably at least about 40 amino acids, in which at least one amino acid is from the tail/head/insertion and at least one amino acid is from the “known protein” portion of a variant. Also optionally, the bridge may comprise any number of amino acids from about 10 to about 40 amino acids (for example, 10, 11, 12, 13 . . . 37, 38, 39, 40 amino acids in length, or any number in between). 
     It should be noted that a bridge cannot be extended beyond the length of the sequence in either direction, and it should be assumed that every bridge description is to be read in such manner that the bridge length does not extend beyond the sequence itself. 
     Furthermore, bridges are described with regard to a sliding window in certain contexts below. For example, certain descriptions of the bridges feature the following format: a bridge between two edges (in which a portion of the known protein is not present in the variant) may optionally be described as follows: a bridge portion of CONTIG-NAME_P1 (representing the name of the protein), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise XX (2 amino acids in the center of the bridge, one from each end of the edge), having a structure as follows (numbering according to the sequence of CONTIG-NAME_P1): a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 49−x to 49 (for example); and ending at any of amino acid numbers 50+((n−2)−x) (for example), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. In this example, it should also be read as including bridges in which n is any number of amino acids between 10-50 amino acids in length. Furthermore, the bridge polypeptide cannot extend beyond the sequence, so it should be read such that 49−x (for example) is not less than 1, nor 50+((n−2)−x) (for example) greater than the total sequence length. 
     In another embodiment, this invention provides antibodies specifically recognizing the splice variants and polypeptide fragments thereof of this invention. Preferably such antibodies differentially recognize splice variants of the present invention but do not recognize a corresponding known protein (such known proteins are discussed with regard to their splice variants in the Examples below). 
     In another embodiment, this invention provides an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding for a splice variant according to the present invention, having a nucleotide sequence as set forth in any one of the sequences listed herein, or a sequence complementary thereto. In another embodiment, this invention provides an isolated nucleic acid molecule, having a nucleotide sequence as set forth in any one of the sequences listed herein, or a sequence complementary thereto. In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligonucleotide of at least about 12 nucleotides, specifically hybridizable with the nucleic acid molecules of this invention. In another embodiment, this invention provides vectors, cells, liposomes and compositions comprising the isolated nucleic acids of this invention. 
     In another embodiment, this invention provides a method for detecting a splice variant according to the present invention in a biological sample, comprising: contacting a biological sample with an antibody specifically recognizing a splice variant according to the present invention under conditions whereby the antibody specifically interacts with the splice variant in the biological sample but do not recognize known corresponding proteins (wherein the known protein is discussed with regard to its splice variant(s) in the Examples below), and detecting said interaction; wherein the presence of an interaction correlates with the presence of a splice variant in the biological sample. 
     In another embodiment, this invention provides a method for detecting a splice variant nucleic acid sequences in a biological sample, comprising: hybridizing the isolated nucleic acid molecules or oligonucleotide fragments of at least about a minimum length to a nucleic acid material of a biological sample and detecting a hybridization complex; wherein the presence of a hybridization complex correlates with the presence of a splice variant nucleic acid sequence in the biological sample. 
     According to the present invention, the splice variants described herein are non-limiting examples of markers for diagnosing ovarian cancer. Each splice variant marker of the present invention can be used alone or in combination, for various uses, including but not limited to, prognosis, prediction, screening, early diagnosis, determination of progression, therapy selection and treatment monitoring of ovarian cancer. 
     According to optional but preferred embodiments of the present invention, any marker according to the present invention may optionally be used alone or combination. Such a combination may optionally comprise a plurality of markers described herein, optionally including any subcombination of markers, and/or a combination featuring at least one other marker, for example a known marker. Furthermore, such a combination may optionally and preferably be used as described above with regard to determining a ratio between a quantitative or semi-quantitative measurement of any marker described herein to any other marker described herein, and/or any other known marker, and/or any other marker. With regard to such a ratio between any marker described herein (or a combination thereof) and a known marker, more preferably the known marker comprises the “known protein” as described in greater detail below with regard to each cluster or gene. 
     According to other preferred embodiments of the present invention, a splice variant protein or a fragment thereof, or a splice variant nucleic acid sequence or a fragment thereof, may be featured as a biomarker for detecting ovarian cancer and/or an indicative condition, such that a biomarker may optionally comprise any of the above. 
     According to still other preferred embodiments, the present invention optionally and preferably encompasses any amino acid sequence or fragment thereof encoded by a nucleic acid sequence corresponding to a splice variant protein as described herein. Any oligopeptide or peptide relating to such an amino acid sequence or fragment thereof may optionally also (additionally or alternatively) be used as a biomarker, including but not limited to the unique amino acid sequences of these proteins that are depicted as tails, heads, insertions, edges or bridges. The present invention also optionally encompasses antibodies capable of recognizing, and/or being elicited by, such oligopeptides or peptides. 
     The present invention also optionally and preferably encompasses any nucleic acid sequence or fragment thereof, or amino acid sequence or fragment thereof, corresponding to a splice variant of the present invention as described above, optionally for any application. 
     Non-limiting examples of methods or assays are described below. 
     The present invention also relates to kits based upon such diagnostic methods or assays. 
     Nucleic Acid Sequences and Oligonucleotides 
     Various embodiments of the present invention encompass nucleic acid sequences described hereinabove; fragments thereof, sequences hybridizable therewith, sequences homologous thereto, sequences encoding similar polypeptides with different codon usage, altered sequences characterized by mutations, such as deletion, insertion or substitution of one or more nucleotides, either naturally occurring or artificially induced, either randomly or in a targeted fashion. 
     The present invention encompasses nucleic acid sequences described herein; fragments thereof, sequences hybridizable therewith, sequences homologous thereto [e.g., at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 95% or more say 100% identical to the nucleic acid sequences set forth below], sequences encoding similar polypeptides with different codon usage, altered sequences characterized by mutations, such as deletion, insertion or substitution of one or more nucleotides, either naturally occurring or man induced, either randomly or in a targeted fashion. The present invention also encompasses homologous nucleic acid sequences (i.e., which form a part of a polynucleotide sequence of the present invention) which include sequence regions unique to the polynucleotides of the present invention. 
     In cases where the polynucleotide sequences of the present invention encode previously unidentified polypeptides, the present invention also encompasses novel polypeptides or portions thereof, which are encoded by the isolated polynucleotide and respective nucleic acid fragments thereof described hereinabove. 
     A “nucleic acid fragment” or an “oligonucleotide” or a “polynucleotide” are used herein interchangeably to refer to a polymer of nucleic acids. A polynucleotide sequence of the present invention refers to a single or double stranded nucleic acid sequences which is isolated and provided in the form of an RNA sequence, a complementary polynucleotide sequence (cDNA), a genomic polynucleotide sequence and/or a composite polynucleotide sequences (e.g., a combination of the above). 
     As used herein the phrase “complementary polynucleotide sequence” refers to a sequence, which results from reverse transcription of messenger RNA using a reverse transcriptase or any other RNA dependent DNA polymerase. Such a sequence can be subsequently amplified in vivo or in vitro using a DNA dependent DNA polymerase. 
     As used herein the phrase “genomic polynucleotide sequence” refers to a sequence derived (isolated) from a chromosome and thus it represents a contiguous portion of a chromosome. 
     As used herein the phrase “composite polynucleotide sequence” refers to a sequence, which is composed of genomic and cDNA sequences. A composite sequence can include some exonal sequences required to encode the polypeptide of the present invention, as well as some intronic sequences interposing therebetween. The intronic sequences can be of any source, including of other genes, and typically will include conserved splicing signal sequences. Such intronic sequences may further include cis acting expression regulatory elements. 
     Preferred embodiments of the present invention encompass oligonucleotide probes. 
     An example of an oligonucleotide probe which can be utilized by the present invention is a single stranded polynucleotide which includes a sequence complementary to the unique sequence region of any variant according to the present invention, including but not limited to a nucleotide sequence coding for an amino sequence of a bridge, tail, head and/or insertion according to the present invention, and/or the equivalent portions of any nucleotide sequence given herein (including but not limited to a nucleotide sequence of a node, segment or amplicon described herein). 
     Alternatively, an oligonucleotide probe of the present invention can be designed to hybridize with a nucleic acid sequence encompassed by any of the above nucleic acid sequences, particularly the portions specified above, including but not limited to a nucleotide sequence coding for an amino sequence of a bridge, tail, head and/or insertion according to the present invention, and/or the equivalent portions of any nucleotide sequence given herein (including but not limited to a nucleotide sequence of a node, segment or amplicon described herein). 
     Oligonucleotides designed according to the teachings of the present invention can be generated according to any oligonucleotide synthesis method known in the art such as enzymatic synthesis or solid phase synthesis. Equipment and reagents for executing solid-phase synthesis are commercially available from, for example, Applied Biosystems. Any other means for such synthesis may also be employed; the actual synthesis of the oligonucleotides is well within the capabilities of one skilled in the art and can be accomplished via established methodologies as detailed in, for example, “Molecular Cloning: A laboratory Manual” Sambrook et al., (1989); “Current Protocols in Molecular Biology” Volumes I-III Ausubel, R. M., ed. (1994); Ausubel et al., “Current Protocols in Molecular Biology”, John Wiley and Sons, Baltimore, Md. (1989); Perbal, “A Practical Guide to Molecular Cloning”, John Wiley &amp; Sons, New York (1988) and “Oligonucleotide Synthesis” Gait, M. J., ed. (1984) utilizing solid phase chemistry, e.g. cyanoethyl phosphoramidite followed by deprotection, desalting and purification by for example, an automated trityl-on method or HPLC. 
     Oligonucleotides used according to this aspect of the present invention are those having a length selected from a range of about 10 to about 200 bases preferably about 15 to about 150 bases, more preferably about 20 to about 100 bases, most preferably about 20 to about 50 bases. Preferably, the oligonucleotide of the present invention features at least 17, at least 18, at least 19, at least 20, at least 22, at least 25, at least 30 or at least 40, bases specifically hybridizable with the biomarkers of the present invention. 
     The oligonucleotides of the present invention may comprise heterocylic nucleosides consisting of purines and the pyrimidines bases, bonded in a 3′ to 5′ phosphodiester linkage. 
     Preferably used oligonucleotides are those modified at one or more of the backbone, internucleoside linkages or bases, as is broadly described hereinunder. 
     Specific examples of preferred oligonucleotides useful according to this aspect of the present invention include oligonucleotides containing modified backbones or non-natural internucleoside linkages. Oligonucleotides having modified backbones include those that retain a phosphorus atom in the backbone, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,469,863; 4,476,301; 5,023,243; 5,177,196; 5,188,897; 5,264,423; 5,276,019; 5,278,302; 5,286,717; 5,321,131; 5,399,676; 5,405,939; 5,453,496; 5,455,233; 5,466, 677; 5,476,925; 5,519,126; 5,536,821; 5,541,306; 5,550,111; 5,563,253; 5,571,799; 5,587,361; and 5,625,050. 
     Preferred modified oligonucleotide backbones include, for example, phosphorothioates, chiral phosphorothioates, phosphorodithioates, phosphotriesters, aminoalkyl phosphotriesters, methyl and other alkyl phosphonates including 3′-alkylene phosphonates and chiral phosphonates, phosphinates, phosphoramidates including 3′-amino phosphoramidate and aminoalkylphosphoramidates, thionophosphoramidates, thionoalkylphosphonates, thionoalkylphosphotriesters, and boranophosphates having normal 3′-5′ linkages, 2′-5′ linked analogs of these, and those having inverted polarity wherein the adjacent pairs of nucleoside units are linked 3 -5′ to 5 -3′ or 2′-5′ to 5′-2′. Various salts, mixed salts and free acid for also be used. 
     Alternatively, modified oligonucleotide backbones that do not include a phosphorus atom therein have backbones that are formed by short chain alkyl or cycloalkyl internucleoside linkages, mixed heteroatom and alkyl or cycloalkyl internucleoside linkages, or one or more short chain heteroatomic or heterocyclic internucleoside linkages. These include those having morpholino linkages (formed in part from the sugar portion of a nucleoside); siloxane backbones; sulfide, sulfoxide and sulfone backbones; formacetyl and thioformacetyl backbones; methylene formacetyl and thioformacetyl backbones; alkene containing backbones; sulfamate backbones; methyleneimino and methylenehydrazino backbones; sulfonate and sulfonamide backbones; amide backbones; and others having mixed N, O, S and CH 2  component parts, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,034,506; 5,166,315; 5,185,444; 5,214,134; 5,216,141; 5,235,033; 5,264,562; 5,264,564; 5,405,938; 5,434,257; 5,466,677; 5,470,967; 5,489,677; 5,541,307; 5,561,225; 5,596,086; 5,602,240; 5,610,289; 5,602,240; 5,608,046; 5,610,289; 5,618,704; 5,623, 070; 5,663,312; 5,633,360; 5,677,437; and 5,677,439. 
     Other oligonucleotides which can be used according to the present invention, are those modified in both sugar and the internucleoside linkage, i.e., the backbone, of the nucleotide units are replaced with novel groups. The base units are maintained for complementation with the appropriate polynucleotide target. An example for such an oligonucleotide mimetic, includes peptide nucleic acid (PNA). U.S. patents that teach the preparation of PNA compounds include, but are not limited to, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,539,082; 5,714,331; and 5,719,262, each of which is herein incorporated by reference. Other backbone modifications, which can be used in the present invention are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,303,374. 
     Oligonucleotides of the present invention may also include base modifications or substitutions. As used herein, “unmodified” or “natural” bases include the purine bases adenine (A) and guanine (G), and the pyrimidine bases thymine (T), cytosine (C) and uracil (U). Modified bases include but are not limited to other synthetic and natural bases such as 5-methylcytosine (5-me-C), 5-hydroxymethyl cytosine, xanthine, hypoxanthine, 2-aminoadenine, 6-methyl and other alkyl derivatives of adenine and guanine, 2-propyl and other alkyl derivatives of adenine and guanine, 2-thiouracil, 2-thiothymine and 2-thiocytosine, 5-halouracil and cytosine, 5-propynyl uracil and cytosine, 6-azo uracil, cytosine and thymine, 5-uracil (pseudouracil), 4-thiouracil, 8-halo, 8-amino, 8-thiol, 8-thioalkyl, 8-hydroxyl and other 8-substituted adenines and guanines, 5-halo particularly 5-bromo, 5-trifluoromethyl and other 5-substituted uracils and cytosines, 7-methylguanine and 7-methyladenine, 8-azaguanine and 8-azaadenine, 7-deazaguanine and 7-deazaadenine and 3-deazaguanine and 3-deazaadenine. Further bases particularly useful for increasing the binding affinity of the oligomeric compounds of the invention include 5-substituted pyrimidines, 6-azapyrimidines and N-2, N-6 and O-6 substituted purines, including 2-aminopropyladenine, 5-propynyluracil and 5-propynylcytosine. 5-methylcytosine substitutions have been shown to increase nucleic acid duplex stability by 0.6-1.2° C. and are presently preferred base substitutions, even more particularly when combined with 2′-O-methoxyethyl sugar modifications. 
     Another modification of the oligonucleotides of the invention involves chemically linking to the oligonucleotide one or more moieties or conjugates, which enhance the activity, cellular distribution or cellular uptake of the oligonucleotide. Such moieties include but are not limited to lipid moieties such as a cholesterol moiety, cholic acid, a thioether, e.g., hexyl-S-tritylthiol, a thiocholesterol, an aliphatic chain, e.g., dodecandiol or undecyl residues, a phospholipid, e.g., di-hexadecyl-rac-glycerol or triethylammonium 1,2-di-O-hexadecyl-rac-glycero-3-H-phosphonate, a polyamine or a polyethylene glycol chain, or adamantane acetic acid, a palmityl moiety, or an octadecylamine or hexylamino-carbonyl-oxycholesterol moiety, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,303,374. 
     It is not necessary for all positions in a given oligonucleotide molecule to be uniformly modified, and in fact more than one of the aforementioned modifications may be incorporated in a single compound or even at a single nucleoside within an oligonucleotide. 
     It will be appreciated that oligonucleotides of the present invention may include further modifications for more efficient use as diagnostic agents and/or to increase bioavailability, therapeutic efficacy and reduce cytotoxicity. 
     To enable cellular expression of the polynucleotides of the present invention, a nucleic acid construct according to the present invention may be used, which includes at least a coding region of one of the above nucleic acid sequences, and further includes at least one cis acting regulatory element. As used herein, the phrase “cis acting regulatory element” refers to a polynucleotide sequence, preferably a promoter, which binds a trans acting regulator and regulates the transcription of a coding sequence located downstream thereto. 
     Any suitable promoter sequence can be used by the nucleic acid construct of the present invention. 
     Preferably, the promoter utilized by the nucleic acid construct of the present invention is active in the specific cell population transformed. Examples of cell type-specific and/or tissue-specific promoters include promoters such as albumin that is liver specific, lymphoid specific promoters [Calame et al., (1988) Adv. Immunol. 43:235-275]; in particular promoters of T-cell receptors [Winoto et al., (1989) EMBO J. 8:729-733] and immunoglobulins; [Banerji et al. (1983) Cell 33729-740], neuron-specific promoters such as the neurofilament promoter [Byrne et al. (1989) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 86:5473-5477], pancreas-specific promoters [Edlunch et al. (1985) Science 230:912-916] or mammary gland-specific promoters such as the milk whey promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 4,873,316 and European Application Publication No. 264,166). The nucleic acid construct of the present invention can further include an enhancer, which can be adjacent or distant to the promoter sequence and can function in up regulating the transcription therefrom. 
     The nucleic acid construct of the present invention preferably further includes an appropriate selectable marker and/or an origin of replication. Preferably, the nucleic acid construct utilized is a shuttle vector, which can propagate both in  E. coli  (wherein the construct comprises an appropriate selectable marker and origin of replication) and be compatible for propagation in cells, or integration in a gene and a tissue of choice. The construct according to the present invention can be, for example, a plasmid, a bacmid, a phagemid, a cosmid, a phage, a virus or an artificial chromosome. 
     Examples of suitable constructs include, but are not limited to, pcDNA3, pcDNA3.1 (±), pGL3, PzeoSV2 (±), pDisplay, pEF/myc/cyto, pCMV/myc/cyto each of which is commercially available from Invitrogen Co. (invitrogen.com). Examples of retroviral vector and packaging systems are those sold by Clontech, San Diego, Calif., includingRetro-X vectors pLNCX and pLXSN, which permit cloning into multiple cloning sites and the transgene is transcribed from CMV promoter. Vectors derived from Mo-MuLV are also included such as pBabe, where the transgene will be transcribed from the 5′LTR promoter. 
     Currently preferred in vivo nucleic acid transfer techniques include transfection with viral or non-viral constructs, such as adenovirus, lentivirus, Herpes simplex I virus, or adeno-associated virus (AAV) and lipid-based systems. Useful lipids for lipid-mediated transfer of the gene are, for example, DOTMA, DOPE, and DC-Chol [Tonkinson et al., Cancer Investigation, 14(1): 54-65 (1996)]. The most preferred constructs for use in gene therapy are viruses, most preferably adenoviruses, AAV, lentiviruses, or retroviruses. A viral construct such as a retroviral construct includes at least one transcriptional promoter/enhancer or locus-defining element(s), or other elements that control gene expression by other means such as alternate splicing, nuclear RNA export, or post-translational modification of messenger. Such vector constructs also include a packaging signal, long terminal repeats (LTRs) or portions thereof, and positive and negative strand primer binding sites appropriate to the virus used, unless it is already present in the viral construct. In addition, such a construct typically includes a signal sequence for secretion of the peptide from a host cell in which it is placed. Preferably the signal sequence for this purpose is a mammalian signal sequence or the signal sequence of the polypeptide variants of the present invention. Optionally, the construct may also include a signal that directs polyadenylation, as well as one or more restriction sites and a translation termination sequence. By way of example, such constructs will typically include a 5′ LTR, a tRNA binding site, a packaging signal, an origin of second-strand DNA synthesis, and a 3′ LTR or a portion thereof. Other vectors can be used that are non-viral, such as cationic lipids, polylysine, and dendrimers. 
     Hybridization Assays 
     Detection of a nucleic acid of interest in a biological sample may optionally be effected by hybridization-based assays using an oligonucleotide probe (non-limiting examples of probes according to the present invention were previously described). 
     Traditional hybridization assays include PCR, RT-PCR, Real-time PCR, RNase protection, in-situ hybridization, primer extension, Southern blots (DNA detection), dot or slot blots (DNA, RNA), and Northern blots (RNA detection) (NAT type assays are described in greater detail below). More recently, PNAs have been described (Nielsen et al. 1999, Current Opin. Biotechnol. 10:71-75). Other detection methods include kits containing probes on a dipstick setup and the like. 
     Hybridization based assays which allow the detection of a variant of interest (i.e., DNA or RNA) in a biological sample rely on the use of oligonucleotides which can be 10, 15, 20, or 30 to 100 nucleotides long preferably from 10 to 50, more preferably from 40 to 50 nucleotides long. 
     Thus, the isolated polynucleotides (oligonucleotides) of the present invention are preferably hybridizable with any of the herein described nucleic acid sequences under moderate to stringent hybridization conditions. 
     Moderate to stringent hybridization conditions are characterized by a hybridization solution such as containing 10% dextrane sulfate, 1 M NaCl, 1% SDS and 5×10 6  cpm  32 P labeled probe, at 65° C., with a final wash solution of 0.2×SSC and 0.1% SDS and final wash at 65° C. and whereas moderate hybridization is effected using a hybridization solution containing 10% dextrane sulfate, 1 M NaCl, 1% SDS and 5×10 6  cpm  32 P labeled probe, at 65° C., with a final wash solution of 1×SSC and 0.1% SDS and final wash at 50° C. 
     More generally, hybridization of short nucleic acids (below 200 bp in length, e.g. 17-40 bp in length) can be effected using the following exemplary hybridization protocols which can be modified according to the desired stringency; (i) hybridization solution of 6×SSC and 1% SDS or 3 M TMACI, 0.01 M sodium phosphate (pH 6.8), 1 mM EDTA (pH 7.6), 0.5% SDS, 100 μg/ml denatured salmon sperm DNA and 0.1% nonfat dried milk, hybridization temperature of 1-1.5° C. below the T m , final wash solution of 3 M TMACI, 0.01 M sodium phosphate (pH 6.8), 1 mM EDTA (pH 7.6), 0.5% SDS at 1-1.5° C. below the T m ; (ii) hybridization solution of 6×SSC and 0.1% SDS or 3 M TMACI, 0.01 M sodium phosphate (pH 6.8), 1 mM EDTA (pH 7.6), 0.5% SDS, 100 μg/ml denatured salmon sperm DNA and 0.1% nonfat dried milk, hybridization temperature of 2-2.5° C. below the T m , final wash solution of 3 M TMACI, 0.01 M sodium phosphate (pH 6.8), 1 mM EDTA (pH 7.6), 0.5% SDS at 1-1.5° C. below the T m , final wash solution of 6×SSC, and final wash at 22° C.; (iii) hybridization solution of 6×SSC and 1% SDS or 3 M TMACI, 0.01 M sodium phosphate (pH 6.8), 1 mM EDTA (pH 7.6), 0.5% SDS, 100 μg/ml denatured salmon sperm DNA and 0.1% nonfat dried milk, hybridization temperature. 
     The detection of hybrid duplexes can be carried out by a number of methods. Typically, hybridization duplexes are separated from unhybridized nucleic acids and the labels bound to the duplexes are then detected. Such labels refer to radioactive, fluorescent, biological or enzymatic tags or labels of standard use in the art. A label can be conjugated to either the oligonucleotide probes or the nucleic acids derived from the biological sample. 
     Probes can be labeled according to numerous well known methods. Non-limiting examples of radioactive labels include 3H, 14C, 32P, and 35S. Non-limiting examples of detectable markers include ligands, fluorophores, chemiluminescent agents, enzymes, and antibodies. Other detectable markers for use with probes, which can enable an increase in sensitivity of the method of the invention, include biotin and radio-nucleotides. It will become evident to the person of ordinary skill that the choice of a particular label dictates the manner in which it is bound to the probe. 
     For example, oligonucleotides of the present invention can be labeled subsequent to synthesis, by incorporating biotinylated dNTPs or rNTP, or some similar means (e.g., photo-cross-linking a psoralen derivative of biotin to RNAs), followed by addition of labeled streptavidin (e.g., phycoerythrin-conjugated streptavidin) or the equivalent. Alternatively, when fluorescently-labeled oligonucleotide probes are used, fluorescein, lissamine, phycoerythrin, rhodamine (Perkin Elmer Cetus), Cy2, Cy3, Cy3.5, Cy5, Cy5.5, Cy7, FluorX (Amersham) and others [e.g., Kricka et al. (1992), Academic Press San Diego, Calif.] can be attached to the oligonucleotides. 
     Those skilled in the art will appreciate that wash steps may be employed to wash away excess target DNA or probe as well as unbound conjugate. Further, standard heterogeneous assay formats are suitable for detecting the hybrids using the labels present on the oligonucleotide primers and probes. 
     It will be appreciated that a variety of controls may be usefully employed to improve accuracy of hybridization assays. For instance, samples may be hybridized to an irrelevant probe and treated with RNAse A prior to hybridization, to assess false hybridization. 
     Although the present invention is not specifically dependent on the use of a label for the detection of a particular nucleic acid sequence, such a label might be beneficial, by increasing the sensitivity of the detection. Furthermore, it enables automation. Probes can be labeled according to numerous well known methods. 
     As commonly known, radioactive nucleotides can be incorporated into probes of the invention by several methods. Non-limiting examples of radioactive labels include  3 H,  14 C,  32 P, and  35 S. 
     Those skilled in the art will appreciate that wash steps may be employed to wash away excess target DNA or probe as well as unbound conjugate. Further, standard heterogeneous assay formats are suitable for detecting the hybrids using the labels present on the oligonucleotide primers and probes. 
     It will be appreciated that a variety of controls may be usefully employed to improve accuracy of hybridization assays. 
     Probes of the invention can be utilized with naturally occurring sugar-phosphate backbones as well as modified backbones including phosphorothioates, dithionates, alkyl phosphonates and a-nucleotides and the like. Probes of the invention can be constructed of either ribonucleic acid (RNA) or deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), and preferably of DNA. 
     NAT Assays Detection of a nucleic acid of interest in a biological sample may also optionally be effected by NAT-based assays, which involve nucleic acid amplification technology, such as PCR for example (or variations thereof such as real-time PCR for example). 
     As used herein, a “primer” defines an oligonucleotide which is capable of annealing to (hybridizing with) a target sequence, thereby creating a double stranded region which can serve as an initiation point for DNA synthesis under suitable conditions. 
     Amplification of a selected, or target, nucleic acid sequence may be carried out by a number of suitable methods. See generally Kwoh et al., 1990, Am. Biotechnol. Lab. 8:14 Numerous amplification techniques have been described and can be readily adapted to suit particular needs of a person of ordinary skill. Non-limiting examples of amplification techniques include polymerase chain reaction (PCR), ligase chain reaction (LCR), strand displacement amplification (SDA), transcription-based amplification, the q3 replicase system and NASBA (Kwoh et al., 1989, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 86, 1173-1177; Lizardi et al., 1988, BioTechnology 6:1197-1202; Malek et al., 1994, Methods Mol. Biol., 28:253-260; and Sambrook et al., 1989, supra). 
     The terminology “amplification pair” (or “primer pair”) refers herein to a pair of oligonucleotides (oligos) of the present invention, which are selected to be used together in amplifying a selected nucleic acid sequence by one of a number of types of amplification processes, preferably a polymerase chain reaction. Other types of amplification processes include ligase chain reaction, strand displacement amplification, or nucleic acid sequence-based amplification, as explained in greater detail below. As commonly known in the art, the oligos are designed to bind to a complementary sequence under selected conditions. 
     In one particular embodiment, amplification of a nucleic acid sample from a patient is amplified under conditions which favor the amplification of the most abundant differentially expressed nucleic acid. In one preferred embodiment, RT-PCR is carried out on an mRNA sample from a patient under conditions which favor the amplification of the most abundant mRNA. In another preferred embodiment, the amplification of the differentially expressed nucleic acids is carried out simultaneously. It will be realized by a person skilled in the art that such methods could be adapted for the detection of differentially expressed proteins instead of differentially expressed nucleic acid sequences. 
     The nucleic acid (i.e. DNA or RNA) for practicing the present invention may be obtained according to well known methods. 
     Oligonucleotide primers of the present invention may be of any suitable length, depending on the particular assay format and the particular needs and targeted genomes employed. Optionally, the oligonucleotide primers are at least 12 nucleotides in length, preferably between 15 and 24 molecules, and they may be adapted to be especially suited to a chosen nucleic acid amplification system. As commonly known in the art, the oligonucleotide primers can be designed by taking into consideration the melting point of hybridization thereof with its targeted sequence (Sambrook et al., 1989, Molecular Cloning—A Laboratory Manual, 2nd Edition, CSH Laboratories; Ausubel et al., 1989, in Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, John Wiley &amp; Sons Inc., N.Y.). 
     It will be appreciated that antisense oligonucleotides may be employed to quantify expression of a splice isoform of interest. Such detection is effected at the pre-mRNA level. Essentially the ability to quantitate transcription from a splice site of interest can be effected based on splice site accessibility. Oligonucleotides may compete with splicing factors for the splice site sequences. Thus, low activity of the antisense oligonucleotide is indicative of splicing activity. 
     The polymerase chain reaction and other nucleic acid amplification reactions are well known in the art (various non-limiting examples of these reactions are described in greater detail below). The pair of oligonucleotides according to this aspect of the present invention are preferably selected to have compatible melting temperatures (Tm), e.g., melting temperatures which differ by less than that 7° C., preferably less than 5° C., more preferably less than 4° C., most preferably less than 3° C., ideally between 3° C. and 0° C. 
     Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): The polymerase chain reaction (PCR), as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,683,195 and 4,683,202 to Mullis and Mullis et al., is a method of increasing the concentration of a segment of target sequence in a mixture of genomic DNA without cloning or purification. This technology provides one approach to the problems of low target sequence concentration. PCR can be used to directly increase the concentration of the target to an easily detectable level. This process for amplifying the target sequence involves the introduction of a molar excess of two oligonucleotide primers which are complementary to their respective strands of the double-stranded target sequence to the DNA mixture containing the desired target sequence. The mixture is denatured and then allowed to hybridize. Following hybridization, the primers are extended with polymerase so as to form complementary strands. The steps of denaturation, hybridization (annealing), and polymerase extension (elongation) can be repeated as often as needed, in order to obtain relatively high concentrations of a segment of the desired target sequence. 
     The length of the segment of the desired target sequence is determined by the relative positions of the primers with respect to each other, and, therefore, this length is a controllable parameter. Because the desired segments of the target sequence become the dominant sequences (in terms of concentration) in the mixture, they are said to be “PCR-amplified.” 
     Ligase Chain Reaction (LCR or LAR): The ligase chain reaction [LCR; sometimes referred to as “Ligase Amplification Reaction” (LAR)] has developed into a well-recognized alternative method of amplifying nucleic acids. In LCR, four oligonucleotides, two adjacent oligonucleotides which uniquely hybridize to one strand of target DNA, and a complementary set of adjacent oligonucleotides, which hybridize to the opposite strand are mixed and DNA ligase is added to the mixture. Provided that there is complete complementarity at the junction, ligase will covalently link each set of hybridized molecules. Importantly, in LCR, two probes are ligated together only when they base-pair with sequences in the target sample, without gaps or mismatches. Repeated cycles of denaturation, and ligation amplify a short segment of DNA. LCR has also been used in combination with PCR to achieve enhanced detection of single-base changes: see for example Segev, PCT Publication No. W09001069 A1 (1990). However, because the four oligonucleotides used in this assay can pair to form two short ligatable fragments, there is the potential for the generation of target-independent background signal. The use of LCR for mutant screening is limited to the examination of specific nucleic acid positions. 
     Self-Sustained Synthetic Reaction (3SR/NASBA): The self-sustained sequence replication reaction (3SR) is a transcription-based in vitro amplification system that can exponentially amplify RNA sequences at a uniform temperature. The amplified RNA can then be utilized for mutation detection. In this method, an oligonucleotide primer is used to add a phage RNA polymerase promoter to the 5′ end of the sequence of interest. In a cocktail of enzymes and substrates that includes a second primer, reverse transcriptase, RNase H, RNA polymerase and ribo-and deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates, the target sequence undergoes repeated rounds of transcription, cDNA synthesis and second-strand synthesis to amplify the area of interest. The use of 3SR to detect mutations is kinetically limited to screening small segments of DNA (e.g., 200-300 base pairs). 
     Q-Beta (Qβ) Replicase: In this method, a probe which recognizes the sequence of interest is attached to the replicatable RNA template for Qβ replicase. A previously identified major problem with false positives resulting from the replication of unhybridized probes has been addressed through use of a sequence-specific ligation step. However, available thermostable DNA ligases are not effective on this RNA substrate, so the ligation must be performed by T4 DNA ligase at low temperatures (37 degrees C.). This prevents the use of high temperature as a means of achieving specificity as in the LCR, the ligation event can be used to detect a mutation at the junction site, but not elsewhere. 
     A successful diagnostic method must be very specific. A straight-forward method of controlling the specificity of nucleic acid hybridization is by controlling the temperature of the reaction. While the 3SR/NASBA, and Qβ systems are all able to generate a large quantity of signal, one or more of the enzymes involved in each cannot be used at high temperature (i.e., &gt;55 degrees C.). Therefore the reaction temperatures cannot be raised to prevent non-specific hybridization of the probes. If probes are shortened in order to make them melt more easily at low temperatures, the likelihood of having more than one perfect match in a complex genome increases. For these reasons, PCR and LCR currently dominate the research field in detection technologies. 
     The basis of the amplification procedure in the PCR and LCR is the fact that the products of one cycle become usable templates in all subsequent cycles, consequently doubling the population with each cycle. The final yield of any such doubling system can be expressed as: (1+X) n =y, where “X” is the mean efficiency (percent copied in each cycle), “n” is the number of cycles, and “y” is the overall efficiency, or yield of the reaction. If every copy of a target DNA is utilized as a template in every cycle of a polymerase chain reaction, then the mean efficiency is 100%. If 20 cycles of PCR are performed, then the yield will be 2 20 , or 1,048,576 copies of the starting material. If the reaction conditions reduce the mean efficiency to 85%, then the yield in those 20 cycles will be only 1.85 20 , or 220,513 copies of the starting material. In other words, a PCR running at 85% efficiency will yield only 21% as much final product, compared to a reaction running at 100% efficiency. A reaction that is reduced to 50% mean efficiency will yield less than 1% of the possible product. 
     In practice, routine polymerase chain reactions rarely achieve the theoretical maximum yield, and PCRs are usually run for more than 20 cycles to compensate for the lower yield. At 50% mean efficiency, it would take 34 cycles to achieve the million-fold amplification theoretically possible in 20, and at lower efficiencies, the number of cycles required becomes prohibitive. In addition, any background products that amplify with a better mean efficiency than the intended target will become the dominant products. 
     Also, many variables can influence the mean efficiency of PCR, including target DNA length and secondary structure, primer length and design, primer and dNTP concentrations, and buffer composition, to name but a few. Contamination of the reaction with exogenous DNA (e.g., DNA spilled onto lab surfaces) or cross-contamination is also a major consideration. Reaction conditions must be carefully optimized for each different primer pair and target sequence, and the process can take days, even for an experienced investigator. The laboriousness of this process, including numerous technical considerations and other factors, presents a significant drawback to using PCR in the clinical setting. Indeed, PCR has yet to penetrate the clinical market in a significant way. The same concerns arise with LCR, as LCR must also be optimized to use different oligonucleotide sequences for each target sequence. In addition, both methods require expensive equipment, capable of precise temperature cycling. 
     Many applications of nucleic acid detection technologies, such as in studies of allelic variation, involve not only detection of a specific sequence in a complex background, but also the discrimination between sequences with few, or single, nucleotide differences. One method of the detection of allele-specific variants by PCR is based upon the fact that it is difficult for Taq polymerase to synthesize a DNA strand when there is a mismatch between the template strand and the 3′ end of the primer. An allele-specific variant may be detected by the use of a primer that is perfectly matched with only one of the possible alleles; the mismatch to the other allele acts to prevent the extension of the primer, thereby preventing the amplification of that sequence. This method has a substantial limitation in that the base composition of the mismatch influences the ability to prevent extension across the mismatch, and certain mismatches do not prevent extension or have only a minimal effect. 
     A similar 3′-mismatch strategy is used with greater effect to prevent ligation in the LCR. Any mismatch effectively blocks the action of the thermostable ligase, but LCR still has the drawback of target-independent background ligation products initiating the amplification. Moreover, the combination of PCR with subsequent LCR to identify the nucleotides at individual positions is also a clearly cumbersome proposition for the clinical laboratory. 
     The direct detection method according to various preferred embodiments of the present invention may be, for example a cycling probe reaction (CPR) or a branched DNA analysis. 
     When a sufficient amount of a nucleic acid to be detected is available, there are advantages to detecting that sequence directly, instead of making more copies of that target, (e.g., as in PCR and LCR). Most notably, a method that does not amplify the signal exponentially is more amenable to quantitative analysis. Even if the signal is enhanced by attaching multiple dyes to a single oligonucleotide, the correlation between the final signal intensity and amount of target is direct. Such a system has an additional advantage that the products of the reaction will not themselves promote further reaction, so contamination of lab surfaces by the products is not as much of a concern. Recently devised techniques have sought to eliminate the use of radioactivity and/or improve the sensitivity in automatable formats. Two examples are the “Cycling Probe Reaction” (CPR), and “Branched DNA” (bDNA). 
     Cycling probe reaction (CPR): The cycling probe reaction (CPR), uses a long chimeric oligonucleotide in which a central portion is made of RNA while the two termini are made of DNA. Hybridization of the probe to a target DNA and exposure to a thermostable RNase H causes the RNA portion to be digested. This destabilizes the remaining DNA portions of the duplex, releasing the remainder of the probe from the target DNA and allowing another probe molecule to repeat the process. The signal, in the form of cleaved probe molecules, accumulates at a linear rate. While the repeating process increases the signal, the RNA portion of the oligonucleotide is vulnerable to RNases that may carried through sample preparation. 
     Branched DNA: Branched DNA (bDNA), involves oligonucleotides with branched structures that allow each individual oligonucleotide to carry 35 to 40 labels (e.g., alkaline phosphatase enzymes). While this enhances the signal from a hybridization event, signal from non-specific binding is similarly increased. 
     The detection of at least one sequence change according to various preferred embodiments of the present invention may be accomplished by, for example restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP analysis), allele specific oligonucleotide (ASO) analysis, Denaturing/Temperature Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE/TGGE), Single-Strand Conformation Polymorphism (SSCP) analysis or Dideoxy fingerprinting (ddF). 
     The demand for tests which allow the detection of specific nucleic acid sequences and sequence changes is growing rapidly in clinical diagnostics. As nucleic acid sequence data for genes from humans and pathogenic organisms accumulates, the demand for fast, cost-effective, and easy-to-use tests for as yet mutations within specific sequences is rapidly increasing. 
     A handful of methods have been devised to scan nucleic acid segments for mutations. One option is to determine the entire gene sequence of each test sample (e.g., a bacterial isolate). For sequences under approximately 600 nucleotides, this may be accomplished using amplified material (e.g., PCR reaction products). This avoids the time and expense associated with cloning the segment of interest. However, specialized equipment and highly trained personnel are required, and the method is too labor-intense and expensive to be practical and effective in the clinical setting. 
     In view of the difficulties associated with sequencing, a given segment of nucleic acid may be characterized on several other levels. At the lowest resolution, the size of the molecule can be determined by electrophoresis by comparison to a known standard run on the same gel. A more detailed picture of the molecule may be achieved by cleavage with combinations of restriction enzymes prior to electrophoresis, to allow construction of an ordered map. The presence of specific sequences within the fragment can be detected by hybridization of a labeled probe, or the precise nucleotide sequence can be determined by partial chemical degradation or by primer extension in the presence of chain-terminating nucleotide analogs. 
     Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP): For detection of single-base differences between like sequences, the requirements of the analysis are often at the highest level of resolution. For cases in which the position of the nucleotide in question is known in advance, several methods have been developed for examining single base changes without direct sequencing. For example, if a mutation of interest happens to fall within a restriction recognition sequence, a change in the pattern of digestion can be used as a diagnostic tool (e.g., restriction fragment length polymorphism [RFLP] analysis). 
     Single point mutations have been also detected by the creation or destruction of RFLPs. Mutations are detected and localized by the presence and size of the RNA fragments generated by cleavage at the mismatches. Single nucleotide mismatches in DNA heteroduplexes are also recognized and cleaved by some chemicals, providing an alternative strategy to detect single base substitutions, generically named the “Mismatch Chemical Cleavage” (MCC). However, this method requires the use of osmium tetroxide and piperidine, two highly noxious chemicals which are not suited for use in a clinical laboratory. 
     RFLP analysis suffers from low sensitivity and requires a large amount of sample. When RFLP analysis is used for the detection of point mutations, it is, by its nature, limited to the detection of only those single base changes which fall within a restriction sequence of a known restriction endonuclease. Moreover, the majority of the available enzymes have 4 to 6 base-pair recognition sequences, and cleave too frequently for many large-scale DNA manipulations. Thus, it is applicable only in a small fraction of cases, as most mutations do not fall within such sites. 
     A handful of rare-cutting restriction enzymes with 8 base-pair specificities have been isolated and these are widely used in genetic mapping, but these enzymes are few in number, are limited to the recognition of G+C-rich sequences, and cleave at sites that tend to be highly clustered. Recently, endonucleases encoded by group I introns have been discovered that might have greater than 12 base-pair specificity, but again, these are few in number. 
     Allele specific oligonucleotide (ASO): If the change is not in a recognition sequence, then allele-specific oligonucleotides (ASOs), can be designed to hybridize in proximity to the mutated nucleotide, such that a primer extension or ligation event can bused as the indicator of a match or a mis-match. Hybridization with radioactively labeled allelic specific oligonucleotides (ASO) also has been applied to the detection of specific point mutations. The method is based on the differences in the melting temperature of short DNA fragments differing by a single nucleotide. Stringent hybridization and washing conditions can differentiate between mutant and wild-type alleles. The ASO approach applied to PCR products also has been extensively utilized by various researchers to detect and characterize point mutations in ras genes and gsp/gip oncogenes. Because of the presence of various nucleotide changes in multiple positions, the ASO method requires the use of many oligonucleotides to cover all possible oncogenic mutations. 
     With either of the techniques described above (i.e., RFLP and ASO), the precise location of the suspected mutation must be known in advance of the test. That is to say, they are inapplicable when one needs to detect the presence of a mutation within a gene or sequence of interest. 
     Denaturing/Temperature Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE/TGGE): Two other methods rely on detecting changes in electrophoretic mobility in response to minor sequence changes. One of these methods, termed “Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis” (DGGE) is based on the observation that slightly different sequences will display different patterns of local melting when electrophoretically resolved on a gradient gel. In this manner, variants can be distinguished, as differences in melting properties of homoduplexes versus heteroduplexes differing in a single nucleotide can detect the presence of mutations in the target sequences because of the corresponding changes in their electrophoretic mobilities. The fragments to be analyzed, usually PCR products, are “clamped” at one end by a long stretch of G-C base pairs (30-80) to allow complete denaturation of the sequence of interest without complete dissociation of the strands. The attachment of a GC “clamp” to the DNA fragments increases the fraction of mutations that can be recognized by DGGE. Attaching a GC clamp to one primer is critical to ensure that the amplified sequence has a low dissociation temperature. Modifications of the technique have been developed, using temperature gradients, and the method can be also applied to RNA:RNA duplexes. 
     Limitations on the utility of DGGE include the requirement that the denaturing conditions must be optimized for each type of DNA to be tested. Furthermore, the method requires specialized equipment to prepare the gels and maintain the needed high temperatures during electrophoresis. The expense associated with the synthesis of the clamping tail on one oligonucleotide for each sequence to be tested is also a major consideration. In addition, long running times are required for DGGE. The long running time of DGGE was shortened in a modification of DGGE called constant denaturant gel electrophoresis (CDGE). CDGE requires that gels be performed under different denaturant conditions in order to reach high efficiency for the detection of mutations. 
     A technique analogous to DGGE, termed temperature gradient gel electrophoresis (TGGE), uses a thermal gradient rather than a chemical denaturant gradient. TGGE requires the use of specialized equipment which can generate a temperature gradient perpendicularly oriented relative to the electrical field. TGGE can detect mutations in relatively small fragments of DNA therefore scanning of large gene segments requires the use of multiple PCR products prior to running the gel. 
     Single-Strand Conformation Polymorphism (SSCP): Another common method, called “Single-Strand Conformation Polymorphism” (SSCP) was developed by Hayashi, Sekya and colleagues and is based on the observation that single strands of nucleic acid can take on characteristic conformations in non-denaturing conditions, and these conformations influence electrophoretic mobility. The complementary strands assume sufficiently different structures that one strand may be resolved from the other. Changes in sequences within the fragment will also change the conformation, consequently altering the mobility and allowing this to be used as an assay for sequence variations. 
     The SSCP process involves denaturing a DNA segment (e.g., a PCR product) that is labeled on both strands, followed by slow electrophoretic separation on a non-denaturing polyacrylamide gel, so that intra-molecular interactions can form and not be disturbed during the run. This technique is extremely sensitive to variations in gel composition and temperature. A serious limitation of this method is the relative difficulty encountered in comparing data generated in different laboratories, under apparently similar conditions. 
     Dideoxy fingerprinting (ddF): The dideoxy fingerprinting (ddF) is another technique developed to scan genes for the presence of mutations. The ddF technique combines components of Sanger dideoxy sequencing with SSCP. A dideoxy sequencing reaction is performed using one dideoxy terminator and then the reaction products are electrophoresed on nondenaturing polyacrylamide gels to detect alterations in mobility of the termination segments as in SSCP analysis. While ddF is an improvement over SSCP in terms of increased sensitivity, ddF requires the use of expensive dideoxynucleotides and this technique is still limited to the analysis of fragments of the size suitable for SSCP (i.e., fragments of 200-300 bases for optimal detection of mutations). 
     In addition to the above limitations, all of these methods are limited as to the size of the nucleic acid fragment that can be analyzed. For the direct sequencing approach, sequences of greater than 600 base pairs require cloning, with the consequent delays and expense of either deletion sub-cloning or primer walking, in order to cover the entire fragment. SSCP and DGGE have even more severe size limitations. Because of reduced sensitivity to sequence changes, these methods are not considered suitable for larger fragments. Although SSCP is reportedly able to detect 90% of single-base substitutions within a 200 base-pair fragment, the detection drops to less than 50% for 400 base pair fragments. Similarly, the sensitivity of DGGE decreases as the length of the fragment reaches 500 base-pairs. The ddF technique, as a combination of direct sequencing and SSCP, is also limited by the relatively small size of the DNA that can be screened. 
     According to a presently preferred embodiment of the present invention the step of searching for any of the nucleic acid sequences described here, in tumor cells or in cells derived from a cancer patient is effected by any suitable technique, including, but not limited to, nucleic acid sequencing, polymerase chain reaction, ligase chain reaction, self-sustained synthetic reaction, Qβ-Replicase, cycling probe reaction, branched DNA, restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis, mismatch chemical cleavage, heteroduplex analysis, allele-specific oligonucleotides, denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis, constant denaturant gel electrophoresis, temperature gradient gel electrophoresis and dideoxy fingerprinting. 
     Detection may also optionally be performed with a chip or other such device. The nucleic acid sample which includes the candidate region to be analyzed is preferably isolated, amplified and labeled with a reporter group. This reporter group can be a fluorescent group such as phycoerythrin. The labeled nucleic acid is then incubated with the probes immobilized on the chip using a fluidics station. describe the fabrication of fluidics devices and particularly microcapillary devices, in silicon and glass substrates. 
     Once the reaction is completed, the chip is inserted into a scanner and patterns of hybridization are detected. The hybridization data is collected, as a signal emitted from the reporter groups already incorporated into the nucleic acid, which is now bound to the probes attached to the chip. Since the sequence and position of each probe immobilized on the chip is known, the identity of the nucleic acid hybridized to a given probe can be determined. 
     It will be appreciated that when utilized along with automated equipment, the above described detection methods can be used to screen multiple samples for a disease and/or pathological condition both rapidly and easily. 
     Amino Acid Sequences and Peptides 
     The terms “polypeptide,” “peptide” and “protein” are used interchangeably herein to refer to a polymer of amino acid residues. The terms apply to amino acid polymers in which one or more amino acid residue is an analog or mimetic of a corresponding naturally occurring amino acid, as well as to naturally occurring amino acid polymers. Polypeptides can be modified, e.g., by the addition of carbohydrate residues to form glycoproteins. The terms “polypeptide,” “peptide” and “protein” include glycoproteins, as well as non-glycoproteins. 
     Polypeptide products can be biochemically synthesized such as by employing standard solid phase techniques. Such methods include but are not limited to exclusive solid phase synthesis, partial solid phase synthesis methods, fragment condensation, classical solution synthesis. These methods are preferably used when the peptide is relatively short (i.e., 10 kDa) and/or when it cannot be produced by recombinant techniques (i.e., not encoded by a nucleic acid sequence) and therefore involves different chemistry. 
     Solid phase polypeptide synthesis procedures are well known in the art and further described by John Morrow Stewart and Janis Dillaha Young, Solid Phase Peptide Syntheses (2nd Ed., Pierce Chemical Company, 1984). 
     Synthetic polypeptides can optionally be purified by preparative high performance liquid chromatography [Creighton T. (1983) Proteins, structures and molecular principles. WH Freeman and Co. N.Y.], after which their composition can be confirmed via amino acid sequencing. 
     In cases where large amounts of a polypeptide are desired, it can be generated using recombinant techniques such as described by Bitter et al., (1987) Methods in Enzymol. 153:516-544, Studier et al. (1990) Methods in Enzymol. 185:60-89, Brisson et al. (1984) Nature 310:511-514, Takamatsu et al. (1987) EMBO J. 6:307-311, Coruzzi et al. (1984) EMBO J. 3:1671-1680 and Brogli et al., (1984) Science 224:838-843, Gurley et al. (1986) Mol. Cell. Biol. 6:559-565 and Weissbach &amp; Weissbach, 1988, Methods for Plant Molecular Biology, Academic Press, NY, Section VIII, pp 421-463. 
     The present invention also encompasses polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide sequences of the present invention, as well as polypeptides according to the amino acid sequences described herein. The present invention also encompasses homologues of these polypeptides, such homologues can be at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 95% or more say 100% homologous to the amino acid sequences set forth below, as can be determined using BlastP software of the National Center of Biotechnology Information (NCBI) using default parameters, optionally and preferably including the following: filtering on (this option filters repetitive or low-complexity sequences from the query using the Seg (protein) program), scoring matrix is BLOSUM62 for proteins, word size is 3, E value is 10, gap costs are 11, 1 (initialization and extension), and number of alignments shown is 50. Nucleotide (nucleic acid) sequence homology/identity is preferably determined by using the BlastN software of the National Center of Biotechnology Information (NCBI) using default parameters, which preferably include using the DUST filter program, and also preferably include having an E value of 10, filtering low complexity sequences and a word size of 11. Finally, the present invention also encompasses fragments of the above described polypeptides and polypeptides having mutations, such as deletions, insertions or substitutions of one or more amino acids, either naturally occurring or artificially induced, either randomly or in a targeted fashion. 
     It will be appreciated that peptides identified according the present invention may be degradation products, synthetic peptides or recombinant peptides as well as peptidomimetics, typically, synthetic peptides and peptoids and semipeptoids which are peptide analogs, which may have, for example, modifications rendering the peptides more stable while in a body or more capable of penetrating into cells. Such modifications include, but are not limited to N terminus modification, C terminus modification, peptide bond modification, including, but not limited to, CH2—NH, CH2—S, CH2—S═O, O═C—NH, CH2—O, CH2—CH2, S═C—NH, CH═CH or CF═CH, backbone modifications, and residue modification. Methods for preparing peptidomimetic compounds are well known in the art and are specified. Further details in this respect are provided hereinunder. 
     Peptide bonds (—CO—NH—) within the peptide may be substituted, for example, by N-methylated bonds (—N(CH3)—CO—), ester bonds (—C(R)H—C—O—O—C(R)—N—), ketomethylen bonds (—CO—CH2—), α-aza bonds (—NH—N(R)—CO—), wherein R is any alkyl, e.g., methyl, carba bonds (—CH2—NH—), hydroxyethylene bonds (—CH(OH)—CH2—), thioamide bonds (—CS—NH—), olefinic double bonds (—CH═CH—), retro amide bonds (—NH—CO—), peptide derivatives (—N(R)—CH2—CO—), wherein R is the “normal” side chain, naturally presented on the carbon atom. 
     These modifications can occur at any of the bonds along the peptide chain and even at several (2-3) at the same time. 
     Natural aromatic amino acids, Trp, Tyr and Phe, may be substituted for synthetic non-natural acid such as Phenylglycine, TIC, naphthylelanine (Nol), ring-methylated derivatives of Phe, halogenated derivatives of Phe or o-methyl-Tyr. 
     In addition to the above, the peptides of the present invention may also include one or more modified amino acids or one or more non-amino acid monomers (e.g. fatty acids, complex carbohydrates etc). 
     As used herein in the specification and in the claims section below the term “amino acid” or “amino acids” is understood to include the 20 naturally occurring amino acids; those amino acids often modified post-translationally in vivo, including, for example, hydroxyproline, phosphoserine and phosphothreonine; and other unusual amino acids including, but not limited to, 2-aminoadipic acid, hydroxylysine, isodesmosine, nor-valine, nor-leucine and ornithine. Furthermore, the term “amino acid” includes both D- and L-amino acids. 
     Table 1 non-conventional or modified amino acids which can be used with the present invention. 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Non-conventional amino acid 
                 Code 
                 Non-conventional amino acid 
                 Code 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                 α-aminobutyric acid 
                 Abu 
                 L-N-methylalanine 
                 Nmala 
               
               
                 α-amino-α-methylbutyrate 
                 Mgabu 
                 L-N-methylarginine 
                 Nmarg 
               
               
                 aminocyclopropane- 
                 Cpro 
                 L-N-methylasparagine 
                 Nmasn 
               
               
                 Carboxylate 
                   
                 L-N-methylaspartic acid 
                 Nmasp 
               
               
                 aminoisobutyric acid 
                 Aib 
                 L-N-methylcysteine 
                 Nmcys 
               
               
                 aminonorbornyl- 
                 Norb 
                 L-N-methylglutamine 
                 Nmgin 
               
               
                 Carboxylate 
                   
                 L-N-methylglutamic acid 
                 Nmglu 
               
               
                 Cyclohexylalanine 
                 Chexa 
                 L-N-methylhistidine 
                 Nmhis 
               
               
                 Cyclopentylalanine 
                 Cpen 
                 L-N-methylisolleucine 
                 Nmile 
               
               
                 D-alanine 
                 Dal 
                 L-N-methylleucine 
                 Nmleu 
               
               
                 D-arginine 
                 Darg 
                 L-N-methyllysine 
                 Nmlys 
               
               
                 D-aspartic acid 
                 Dasp 
                 L-N-methylmethionine 
                 Nmmet 
               
               
                 D-cysteine 
                 Dcys 
                 L-N-methylnorleucine 
                 Nmnle 
               
               
                 D-glutamine 
                 Dgln 
                 L-N-methylnorvaline 
                 Nmnva 
               
               
                 D-glutamic acid 
                 Dglu 
                 L-N-methylornithine 
                 Nmorn 
               
               
                 D-histidine 
                 Dhis 
                 L-N-methylphenylalanine 
                 Nmphe 
               
               
                 D-isoleucine 
                 Dile 
                 L-N-methylproline 
                 Nmpro 
               
               
                 D-leucine 
                 Dleu 
                 L-N-methylserine 
                 Nmser 
               
               
                 D-lysine 
                 Dlys 
                 L-N-methylthreonine 
                 Nmthr 
               
               
                 D-methionine 
                 Dmet 
                 L-N-methyltryptophan 
                 Nmtrp 
               
               
                 D-ornithine 
                 Dorn 
                 L-N-methyltyrosine 
                 Nmtyr 
               
               
                 D-phenylalanine 
                 Dphe 
                 L-N-methylvaline 
                 Nmval 
               
               
                 D-proline 
                 Dpro 
                 L-N-methylethylglycine 
                 Nmetg 
               
               
                 D-serine 
                 Dser 
                 L-N-methyl-t-butylglycine 
                 Nmtbug 
               
               
                 D-threonine 
                 Dthr 
                 L-norleucine 
                 Nle 
               
               
                 D-tryptophan 
                 Dtrp 
                 L-norvaline 
                 Nva 
               
               
                 D-tyrosine 
                 Dtyr 
                 α-methyl-aminoisobutyrate 
                 Maib 
               
               
                 D-valine 
                 Dval 
                 α-methyl-γ-aminobutyrate 
                 Mgabu 
               
               
                 D-α-methylalanine 
                 Dmala 
                 α-methylcyclohexylalanine 
                 Mchexa 
               
               
                 D-α-methylarginine 
                 Dmarg 
                 α-methylcyclopentylalanine 
                 Mcpen 
               
               
                 D-α-methylasparagine 
                 Dmasn 
                 α-methyl-α-napthylalanine 
                 Manap 
               
               
                 D-α-methylaspartate 
                 Dmasp 
                 α-methylpenicillamine 
                 Mpen 
               
               
                 D-α-methylcysteine 
                 Dmcys 
                 N-(4-aminobutyl)glycine 
                 Nglu 
               
               
                 D-α-methylglutamine 
                 Dmgln 
                 N-(2-aminoethyl)glycine 
                 Naeg 
               
               
                 D-α-methylhistidine 
                 Dmhis 
                 N-(3-aminopropyl)glycine 
                 Norn 
               
               
                 D-α-methylisoleucine 
                 Dmile 
                 N-amino-α-methylbutyrate 
                 Nmaabu 
               
               
                 D-α-methylleucine 
                 Dmleu 
                 α-napthylalanine 
                 Anap 
               
               
                 D-α-methyllysine 
                 Dmlys 
                 N-benzylglycine 
                 Nphe 
               
               
                 D-α-methylmethionine 
                 Dmmet 
                 N-(2-carbamylethyl)glycine 
                 Ngln 
               
               
                 D-α-methylornithine 
                 Dmorn 
                 N-(carbamylmethyl)glycine 
                 Nasn 
               
               
                 D-α-methylphenylalanine 
                 Dmphe 
                 N-(2-carboxyethyl)glycine 
                 Nglu 
               
               
                 D-α-methylproline 
                 Dmpro 
                 N-(carboxymethyl)glycine 
                 Nasp 
               
               
                 D-α-methylserine 
                 Dmser 
                 N-cyclobutylglycine 
                 Ncbut 
               
               
                 D-α-methylthreonine 
                 Dmthr 
                 N-cycloheptylglycine 
                 Nchep 
               
               
                 D-α-methyltryptophan 
                 Dmtrp 
                 N-cyclohexylglycine 
                 Nchex 
               
               
                 D-α-methyltyrosine 
                 Dmty 
                 N-cyclodecylglycine 
                 Ncdec 
               
               
                 D-α-methylvaline 
                 Dmval 
                 N-cyclododeclglycine 
                 Ncdod 
               
               
                 D-α-methylalnine 
                 Dnmala 
                 N-cyclooctylglycine 
                 Ncoct 
               
               
                 D-α-methylarginine 
                 Dnmarg 
                 N-cyclopropylglycine 
                 Ncpro 
               
               
                 D-α-methylasparagine 
                 Dnmasn 
                 N-cycloundecylglycine 
                 Ncund 
               
               
                 D-α-methylasparatate 
                 Dnmasp 
                 N-(2,2-diphenylethyl)glycine 
                 Nbhm 
               
               
                 D-α-methylcysteine 
                 Dnmcys 
                 N-(3,3- 
                 Nbhe 
               
               
                   
                   
                 diphenylpropyl)glycine 
               
               
                 D-N-methylleucine 
                 Dnmleu 
                 N-(3-indolylyethyl) glycine 
                 Nhtrp 
               
               
                 D-N-methyllysine 
                 Dnmlys 
                 N-methyl-γ-aminobutyrate 
                 Nmgabu 
               
               
                 N- 
                 Nmchexa 
                 D-N-methylmethionine 
                 Dnmmet 
               
               
                 methylcyclohexylalanine 
               
               
                 D-N-methylornithine 
                 Dnmorn 
                 N-methylcyclopentylalanine 
                 Nmcpen 
               
               
                 N-methylglycine 
                 Nala 
                 D-N-methylphenylalanine 
                 Dnmphe 
               
               
                 N-methylaminoisobutyrate 
                 Nmaib 
                 D-N-methylproline 
                 Dnmpro 
               
               
                 N-(1-methylpropyl)glycine 
                 Nile 
                 D-N-methylserine 
                 Dnmser 
               
               
                 N-(2-methylpropyl)glycine 
                 Nile 
                 D-N-methylserine 
                 Dnmser 
               
               
                 N-(2-methylpropyl)glycine 
                 Nleu 
                 D-N-methylthreonine 
                 Dnmthr 
               
               
                 D-N-methyltryptophan 
                 Dnmtrp 
                 N-(1-methylethyl)glycine 
                 Nva 
               
               
                 D-N-methyltyrosine 
                 Dnmtyr 
                 N-methyla-napthylalanine 
                 Nmanap 
               
               
                 D-N-methylvaline 
                 Dnmval 
                 N-methylpenicillamine 
                 Nmpen 
               
               
                 γ-aminobutyric acid 
                 Gabu 
                 N-(p-hydroxyphenyl)glycine 
                 Nhtyr 
               
               
                 L-t-butylglycine 
                 Tbug 
                 N-(thiomethyl)glycine 
                 Ncys 
               
               
                 L-ethylglycine 
                 Etg 
                 penicillamine 
                 Pen 
               
               
                 L-homophenylalanine 
                 Hphe 
                 L-α-methylalanine 
                 Mala 
               
               
                 L-α-methylarginine 
                 Marg 
                 L-α-methylasparagine 
                 Masn 
               
               
                 L-α-methylaspartate 
                 Masp 
                 L-α-methyl-t-butylglycine 
                 Mtbug 
               
               
                 L-α-methylcysteine 
                 Mcys 
                 L-methylethylglycine 
                 Metg 
               
               
                 L-α-methylglutamine 
                 Mgln 
                 L-α-methylglutamate 
                 Mglu 
               
               
                 L-α-methylhistidine 
                 Mhis 
                 L-α-methylhomo 
                 Mhphe 
               
               
                   
                   
                 phenylalanine 
               
               
                 L-α-methylisoleucine 
                 Mile 
                 N-(2-methylthioethyl)glycine 
                 Nmet 
               
               
                 D-N-methylglutamine 
                 Dnmgln 
                 N-(3- 
                 Narg 
               
               
                   
                   
                 guanidinopropyl)glycine 
               
               
                 D-N-methylglutamate 
                 Dnmglu 
                 N-(1-hydroxyethyl)glycine 
                 Nthr 
               
               
                 D-N-methylhistidine 
                 Dnmhis 
                 N-(hydroxyethyl)glycine 
                 Nser 
               
               
                 D-N-methylisoleucine 
                 Dnmile 
                 N-(imidazolylethyl)glycine 
                 Nhis 
               
               
                 D-N-methylleucine 
                 Dnmleu 
                 N-(3-indolylyethyl)glycine 
                 Nhtrp 
               
               
                 D-N-methyllysine 
                 Dnmlys 
                 N-methyl-γ-aminobutyrate 
                 Nmgabu 
               
               
                 N- 
                 Nmchexa 
                 D-N-methylmethionine 
                 Dnmmet 
               
               
                 methylcyclohexylalanine 
               
               
                 D-N-methylornithine 
                 Dnmorn 
                 N-methylcyclopentylalanine 
                 Nmcpen 
               
               
                 N-methylglycine 
                 Nala 
                 D-N-methylphenylalanine 
                 Dnmphe 
               
               
                 N-methylaminoisobutyrate 
                 Nmaib 
                 D-N-methylproline 
                 Dnmpro 
               
               
                 N-(1-methylpropyl)glycine 
                 Nile 
                 D-N-methylserine 
                 Dnmser 
               
               
                 N-(2-methylpropyl)glycine 
                 Nleu 
                 D-N-methylthreonine 
                 Dnmthr 
               
               
                 D-N-methyltryptophan 
                 Dnmtrp 
                 N-(1-methylethyl)glycine 
                 Nval 
               
               
                 D-N-methyltyrosine 
                 Dnmtyr 
                 N-methyla-napthylalanine 
                 Nmanap 
               
               
                 D-N-methylvaline 
                 Dnmval 
                 N-methylpenicillamine 
                 Nmpen 
               
               
                 γ-aminobutyric acid 
                 Gabu 
                 N-(p-hydroxyphenyl)glycine 
                 Nhtyr 
               
               
                 L-t-butylglycine 
                 Tbug 
                 N-(thiomethyl)glycine 
                 Ncys 
               
               
                 L-ethylglycine 
                 Etg 
                 penicillamine 
                 Pen 
               
               
                 L-homophenylalanine 
                 Hphe 
                 L-α-methylalanine 
                 Mala 
               
               
                 L-α-methylarginine 
                 Marg 
                 L-α-methylasparagine 
                 Masn 
               
               
                 L-α-methylaspartate 
                 Masp 
                 L-α-methyl-t-butylglycine 
                 Mtbug 
               
               
                 L-α-methylcysteine 
                 Mcys 
                 L-methylethylglycine 
                 Metg 
               
               
                 L-α-methylglutamine 
                 Mgln 
                 L-α-methylglutamate 
                 Mglu 
               
               
                 L-α-methylhistidine 
                 Mhis 
                 L-α- 
                 Mhphe 
               
               
                   
                   
                 methylhomophenylalanine 
               
               
                 L-α-methylisoleucine 
                 Mile 
                 N-(2-methylthioethyl)glycine 
                 Nmet 
               
               
                 L-α-methylleucine 
                 Mleu 
                 L-α-methyllysine 
                 Mlys 
               
               
                 L-α-methylmethionine 
                 Mmet 
                 L-α-methylnorleucine 
                 Mnle 
               
               
                 L-α-methylnorvaline 
                 Mnva 
                 L-α-methylornithine 
                 Morn 
               
               
                 L-α-methylphenylalanine 
                 Mphe 
                 L-α-methylproline 
                 Mpro 
               
               
                 L-α-methylserine 
                 mser 
                 L-α-methylthreonine 
                 Mthr 
               
               
                 L-α-methylvaline 
                 Mtrp 
                 L-α-methyltyrosine 
                 Mtyr 
               
               
                 L-α-methylleucine 
                 Mval 
                 L-N- 
                 Nmhphe 
               
               
                   
                 Nnbhm 
                 methylhomophenylalanine 
               
               
                 N-(N-(2,2-diphenylethyl) 
                   
                 N-(N-(3,3-diphenylpropyl) 
               
               
                 carbamylmethyl-glycine 
                 Nnbhm 
                 carbamylmethyl(1)glycine 
                 Nnbhe 
               
               
                 1-carboxy-1-(2,2-diphenyl 
                 Nmbc 
               
               
                 ethylamino)cyclopropane 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Since the peptides of the present invention are preferably utilized in diagnostics which require the peptides to be in soluble form, the peptides of the present invention preferably include one or more non-natural or natural polar amino acids, including but not limited to serine and threonine which are capable of increasing peptide solubility due to their hydroxyl-containing side chain. 
     The peptides of the present invention are preferably utilized in a linear form, although it will be appreciated that in cases where cyclicization does not severely interfere with peptide characteristics, cyclic forms of the peptide can also be utilized. 
     The peptides of present invention can be biochemically synthesized such as by using standard solid phase techniques. These methods include exclusive solid phase synthesis well known in the art, partial solid phase synthesis methods, fragment condensation, classical solution synthesis. These methods are preferably used when the peptide is relatively short (i.e., 10 kDa) and/or when it cannot be produced by recombinant techniques (i.e., not encoded by a nucleic acid sequence) and therefore involves different chemistry. 
     Synthetic peptides can be purified by preparative high performance liquid chromatography and the composition of which can be confirmed via amino acid sequencing. 
     In cases where large amounts of the peptides of the present invention are desired, the peptides of the present invention can be generated using recombinant techniques such as described by Bitter et al., (1987) Methods in Enzymol. 153:516-544, Studier et al. (1990) Methods in Enzymol. 185:60-89, Brisson et al. (1984) Nature 310:511-514, Takamatsu et al. (1987) EMBO J. 6:307-311, Coruzzi et al. (1984) EMBO J. 3:1671-1680 and Brogli et al., (1984) Science 224:838-843, Gurley et al. (1986) Mol. Cell. Biol. 6:559-565 and Weissbach &amp; Weissbach, 1988, Methods for Plant Molecular Biology, Academic Press, NY, Section VIII, pp 421-463 and also as described above. 
     Antibodies 
     “Antibody” refers to a polypeptide ligand that is preferably substantially encoded by an immunoglobulin gene or immunoglobulin genes, or fragments thereof, which specifically binds and recognizes an epitope (e.g., an antigen). The recognized immunoglobulin genes include the kappa and lambda light chain constant region genes, the alpha, gamma, delta, epsilon and mu heavy chain constant region genes, and the myriad-immunoglobulin variable region genes. Antibodies exist, e.g., as intact immunoglobulins or as a number of well characterized fragments produced by digestion with various peptidases. This includes, e.g., Fab′ and F(ab)′ 2  fragments. The term “antibody,” as used herein, also includes antibody fragments either produced by the modification of whole antibodies or those synthesized de novo using recombinant DNA methodologies. It also includes polyclonal antibodies, monoclonal antibodies, chimeric antibodies, humanized antibodies, or single chain antibodies. “Fc” portion of an antibody refers to that portion of an immunoglobulin heavy chain that comprises one or more heavy chain constant region domains, CH1, CH2 and CH3, but does not include the heavy chain variable region. 
     The functional fragments of antibodies, such as Fab, F(ab′)2, and Fv that are capable of binding to macrophages, are described as follows: (1) Fab, the fragment which contains a monovalent antigen-binding fragment of an antibody molecule, can be produced by digestion of whole antibody with the enzyme papain to yield an intact light chain and a portion of one heavy chain; (2) Fab′, the fragment of an antibody molecule that can be obtained by treating whole antibody with pepsin, followed by reduction, to yield an intact light chain and a portion of the heavy chain; two Fab′ fragments are obtained per antibody molecule; (3) (Fab′)2, the fragment of the antibody that can be obtained by treating whole antibody with the enzyme pepsin without subsequent reduction; F(ab′)2 is a dimer of two Fab′ fragments held together by two disulfide bonds; (4) Fv, defined as a genetically engineered fragment containing the variable region of the light chain and the variable region of the heavy chain expressed as two chains; and (5) Single chain antibody (“SCA”), a genetically engineered molecule containing the variable region of the light chain and the variable region of the heavy chain, linked by a suitable polypeptide linker as a genetically fused single chain molecule. 
     Methods of producing polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies as well as fragments thereof are well known in the art (See for example, Harlow and Lane, Antibodies: A Laboratory Manual, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York, 1988, incorporated herein by reference). 
     Antibody fragments according to the present invention can be prepared by proteolytic hydrolysis of the antibody or by expression in  E. coli  or mammalian cells (e.g. Chinese hamster ovary cell culture or other protein expression systems) of DNA encoding the fragment. Antibody fragments can be obtained by pepsin or papain digestion of whole antibodies by conventional methods. For example, antibody fragments can be produced by enzymatic cleavage of antibodies with pepsin to provide a 5S fragment denoted F(ab′)2. This fragment can be further cleaved using a thiol reducing agent, and optionally a blocking group for the sulfhydryl groups resulting from cleavage of disulfide linkages, to produce 3.5S Fab′ monovalent fragments. Alternatively, an enzymatic cleavage using pepsin produces two monovalent Fab′ fragments and an Fc fragment directly. These methods are described, for example, by Goldenberg, U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,036,945 and 4,331,647, and references contained therein, which patents are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. See also Porter, R. R. [Biochem. J. 73: 119-126 (1959)]. Other methods of cleaving antibodies, such as separation of heavy chains to form monovalent light-heavy chain fragments, further cleavage of fragments, or other enzymatic, chemical, or genetic techniques may also be used, so long as the fragments bind to the antigen that is recognized by the intact antibody. 
     Fv fragments comprise an association of VH and VL chains. This association may be noncovalent, as described in Inbar et al. [Proc. Nat&#39;l Acad. Sci. USA 69:2659-62 (19720]. Alternatively, the variable chains can be linked by an intermolecular disulfide bond or cross-linked by chemicals such as glutaraldehyde. Preferably, the Fv fragments comprise VH and VL chains connected by a peptide linker. These single-chain antigen binding proteins (sFv) are prepared by constructing a structural gene comprising DNA sequences encoding the VH and VL domains connected by an oligonucleotide. The structural gene is inserted into an expression vector, which is subsequently introduced into a host cell such as  E. coli . The recombinant host cells synthesize a single polypeptide chain with a linker peptide bridging the two V domains. Methods for producing sFvs are described, for example, by [Whitlow and Filpula, Methods 2: 97-105 (1991); Bird et al., Science 242:423-426 (1988); Pack et al., Bio/Technology 11:1271-77 (1993); and U.S. Pat. No. 4,946,778, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. 
     Another form of an antibody fragment is a peptide coding for a single complementarity-determining region (CDR). CDR peptides (“minimal recognition units”) can be obtained by constructing genes encoding the CDR of an antibody of interest. Such genes are prepared, for example, by using the polymerase chain reaction to synthesize the variable region from RNA of antibody-producing cells. See, for example, Larrick and Fry [Methods, 2: 106-10 (1991)]. 
     Humanized forms of non-human (e.g., murine) antibodies are chimeric molecules of immunoglobulins, immunoglobulin chains or fragments thereof (such as Fv, Fab, Fab′, F(ab′) or other antigen-binding subsequences of antibodies) which contain minimal sequence derived from non-human immunoglobulin. Humanized antibodies include human immunoglobulins (recipient antibody) in which residues from a complementary determining region (CDR) of the recipient are replaced by residues from a CDR of a non-human species (donor antibody) such as mouse, rat or rabbit having the desired specificity, affinity and capacity. In some instances, Fv framework residues of the human immunoglobulin are replaced by corresponding non-human residues. Humanized antibodies may also comprise residues which are found neither in the recipient antibody nor in the imported CDR or framework sequences. In general, the humanized antibody will comprise substantially all of at least one, and typically two, variable domains, in which all or substantially all of the CDR regions correspond to those of a non-human immunoglobulin and all or substantially all of the FR regions are those of a human immunoglobulin consensus sequence. The humanized antibody optimally also will comprise at least a portion of an immunoglobulin constant region (Fc), typically that of a human immunoglobulin [Jones et al., Nature, 321:522-525 (1986); Riechmann et al., Nature, 332:323-329 (1988); and Presta, Curr. Op. Struct. Biol., 2:593-596 (1992)]. 
     Methods for humanizing non-human antibodies are well known in the art. Generally, a humanized antibody has one or more amino acid residues introduced into it from a source which is non-human. These non-human amino acid residues are often referred to as import residues, which are typically taken from an import variable domain. Humanization can be essentially performed following the method of Winter and co-workers [Jones et al., Nature, 321:522-525 (1986); Riechmann et al., Nature 332:323-327 (1988); Verhoeyen et al., Science, 239:1534-1536 (1988)], by substituting rodent CDRs or CDR sequences for the corresponding sequences of a human antibody. Accordingly, such humanized antibodies are chimeric antibodies (U.S. Pat. No. 4,816,567), wherein substantially less than an intact human variable domain has been substituted by the corresponding sequence from a non-human species. In practice, humanized antibodies are typically human antibodies in which some CDR residues and possibly some FR residues are substituted by residues from analogous sites in rodent antibodies. 
     Human antibodies can also be produced using various techniques known in the art, including phage display libraries [Hoogenboom and Winter, J. Mol. Biol., 227:381 (1991); Marks et al., J. Mol. Biol., 222:581 (1991)]. The techniques of Cole et al. and Boerner et al. are also available for the preparation of human monoclonal antibodies (Cole et al., Monoclonal Antibodies and Cancer Therapy, Alan R. Liss, p. 77 (1985) and Boerner et al., J. Immunol., 147(1):86-95 (1991)]. Similarly, human antibodies can be made by introduction of human immunoglobulin loci into transgenic animals, e.g., mice in which the endogenous immunoglobulin genes have been partially or completely inactivated. Upon challenge, human antibody production is observed, which closely resembles that seen in humans in all respects, including gene rearrangement, assembly, and antibody repertoire. This approach is described, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,545,807; 5,545,806; 5,569,825; 5,625,126; 5,633,425; 5,661,016, and in the following scientific publications: Marks et al., Bio/Technology 10,: 779-783 (1992); Lonberg et al., Nature 368: 856-859 (1994); Morrison, Nature 368 812-13 (1994); Fishwild et al., Nature Biotechnology 14, 845-51 (1996); Neuberger, Nature Biotechnology 14: 826 (1996); and Lonberg and Huszar, Intern. Rev. Immunol. 13, 65-93 (1995). 
     Preferably, the antibody of this aspect of the present invention specifically binds at least one epitope of the polypeptide variants of the present invention. As used herein, the term “epitope” refers to any antigenic determinant on an antigen to which the paratope of an antibody binds. 
     Epitopic determinants usually consist of chemically active surface groupings of molecules such as amino acids or carbohydrate side chains and usually have specific three dimensional structural characteristics, as well as specific charge characteristics. 
     Optionally, a unique epitope may be created in a variant due to a change in one or more post-translational modifications, including but not limited to glycosylation and/or phosphorylation, as described below. Such a change may also cause a new epitope to be created, for example through removal of glycosylation at a particular site. 
     An epitope according to the present invention may also optionally comprise part or all of a unique sequence portion of a variant according to the present invention in combination with at least one other portion of the variant which is not contiguous to the unique sequence portion in the linear polypeptide itself, yet which are able to form an epitope in combination. One or more unique sequence portions may optionally combine with one or more other non-contiguous portions of the variant (including a portion which may have high homology to a portion of the known protein) to form an epitope. 
     Immunoassays 
     In another embodiment of the present invention, an immunoassay can be used to qualitatively or quantitatively detect and analyze markers in a sample. This method comprises: providing an antibody that specifically binds to a marker; contacting a sample with the antibody; and detecting the presence of a complex of the antibody bound to the marker in the sample. 
     To prepare an antibody that specifically binds to a marker, purified protein markers can be used. Antibodies that specifically bind to a protein marker can be prepared using any suitable methods known in the art. 
     After the antibody is provided, a marker can be detected and/or quantified using any of a number of well recognized immunological binding assays. Useful assays include, for example, an enzyme immune assay (EIA) such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), a radioimmune assay (RIA), a Western blot assay, or a slot blot assay see, e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,366,241; 4,376,110; 4,517,288; and 4,837,168). Generally, a sample obtained from a subject can be contacted with the antibody that specifically binds the marker. 
     Optionally, the antibody can be fixed to a solid support to facilitate washing and subsequent isolation of the complex, prior to contacting the antibody with a sample. Examples of solid supports include but are not limited to glass or plastic in the form of, e.g., a microtiter plate, a stick, a bead, or a microbead. Antibodies can also be attached to a solid support. 
     After incubating the sample with antibodies, the mixture is washed and the antibody-marker complex formed can be detected. This can be accomplished by incubating the washed mixture with a detection reagent. Alternatively, the marker in the sample can be detected using an indirect assay, wherein, for example, a second, labeled antibody is used to detect bound marker-specific antibody, and/or in a competition or inhibition assay wherein, for example, a monoclonal antibody which binds to a distinct epitope of the marker are incubated simultaneously with the mixture. 
     Throughout the assays, incubation and/or washing steps may be required after each combination of reagents. Incubation steps can vary from about 5 seconds to several hours, preferably from about 5 minutes to about 24 hours. However, the incubation time will depend upon the assay format, marker, volume of solution, concentrations and the like. Usually the assays will be carried out at ambient temperature, although they can be conducted over a range of temperatures, such as 10° C. to 40° C. 
     The immunoassay can be used to determine a test amount of a marker in a sample from a subject. First, a test amount of a marker in a sample can be detected using the immunoassay methods described above. If a marker is present in the sample, it will form an antibody-marker complex with an antibody that specifically binds the marker under suitable incubation conditions described above. The amount of an antibody-marker complex can optionally be determined by comparing to a standard. As noted above, the test amount of marker need not be measured in absolute units, as long as the unit of measurement can be compared to a control amount and/or signal. 
     Preferably used are antibodies which specifically interact with the polypeptides of the present invention and not with wild type proteins or other isoforms thereof, for example. Such antibodies are directed, for example, to the unique sequence portions of the polypeptide variants of the present invention, including but not limited to bridges, heads, tails and insertions described in greater detail below. Preferred embodiments of antibodies according to the present invention are described in greater detail with regard to the section entitled “Antibodies”. 
     Radio-immunoassay (RIA): In one version, this method involves precipitation of the desired substrate and in the methods detailed hereinbelow, with a specific antibody and radiolabelled antibody binding protein (e.g., protein A labeled with I 125 ) immobilized on a precipitable carrier such as agarose beads. The number of counts in the precipitated pellet is proportional to the amount of substrate. 
     In an alternate version of the RIA, a labeled substrate and an unlabelled antibody binding protein are employed. A sample containing an unknown amount of substrate is added in varying amounts. The decrease in precipitated counts from the labeled substrate is proportional to the amount of substrate in the added sample. 
     Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA): This method involves fixation of a sample (e.g., fixed cells or a proteinaceous solution) containing a protein substrate to a surface such as a well of a microtiter plate. A substrate specific antibody coupled to an enzyme is applied and allowed to bind to the substrate. Presence of the antibody is then detected and quantitated by a colorimetric reaction employing the enzyme coupled to the antibody. Enzymes commonly employed in this method include horseradish peroxidase and alkaline phosphatase. If well calibrated and within the linear range of response, the amount of substrate present in the sample is proportional to the amount of color produced. A substrate standard is generally employed to improve quantitative accuracy. 
     Western blot: This method involves separation of a substrate from other protein by means of an acrylamide gel followed by transfer of the substrate to a membrane (e.g., nylon or PVDF). Presence of the substrate is then detected by antibodies specific to the substrate, which are in turn detected by antibody binding reagents. Antibody binding reagents may be, for example, protein A, or other antibodies. Antibody binding reagents may be radiolabelled or enzyme linked as described hereinabove. Detection may be by autoradiography, colorimetric reaction or chemiluminescence. This method allows both quantitation of an amount of substrate and determination of its identity by a relative position on the membrane which is indicative of a migration distance in the acrylamide gel during electrophoresis. 
     Immunohistochemical analysis: This method involves detection of a substrate in situ in fixed cells by substrate specific antibodies. The substrate specific antibodies may be enzyme linked or linked to fluorophores. Detection is by microscopy and subjective evaluation. If enzyme linked antibodies are employed, a colorimetric reaction may be required. 
     Fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS): This method involves detection of a substrate in situ in cells by substrate specific antibodies. The substrate specific antibodies are linked to fluorophores. Detection is by means of a cell sorting machine which reads the wavelength of light emitted from each cell as it passes through a light beam. This method may employ two or more antibodies simultaneously. 
     Radio-Imaging Methods 
     These methods include but are not limited to, positron emission tomography (PET) single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Both of these techniques are non-invasive, and can be used to detect and/or measure a wide variety of tissue events and/or functions, such as detecting cancerous cells for example. Unlike PET, SPECT can optionally be used with two labels simultaneously. SPECT has some other advantages as well, for example with regard to cost and the types of labels that can be used. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,696,686 describes the use of SPECT for detection of breast cancer, and is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. 
     Display Libraries 
     According to still another aspect of the present invention there is provided a display library comprising a plurality of display vehicles (such as phages, viruses or bacteria) each displaying at least 6, at least 7, at least 8, at least 9, at least 10, 10-15, 12-17, 15-20, 15-30 or 20-50 consecutive amino acids derived from the polypeptide sequences of the present invention. 
     Methods of constructing such display libraries are well known in the art. Such methods are described in, for example, Young A C, et al., “The three-dimensional structures of a polysaccharide binding antibody to  Cryptococcus neoformans  and its complex with a peptide from a phage display library: implications for the identification of peptide mimotopes” J Mol Biol Dec. 12, 1997; 274(4):622-34; Giebel L B et al. “Screening of cyclic peptide phage libraries identifies ligands that bind streptavidin with high affinities” Biochemistry Nov. 28, 1995; 34(47):15430-5; Davies E L et al., “Selection of specific phage-display antibodies using libraries derived from chicken immunoglobulin genes” J Immunol Methods Oct. 12, 1995; 186(1):125-35; Jones C R T al. “Current trends in molecular recognition and bioseparation” J Chromatogr A Jul. 14, 1995; 707(1):3-22; Deng S J et al. “Basis for selection of improved carbohydrate-binding single-chain antibodies from synthetic gene libraries” Proc Natl Acad Sci USA May 23, 1995; 92(11):4992-6; and Deng S J et al. “Selection of antibody single-chain variable fragments with improved carbohydrate binding by phage display” J Biol Chem Apr. 1, 1994; 269(13):9533-8, which are incorporated herein by reference. 
     The following sections relate to Candidate Marker Examples (first section) and to Experimental Data for these Marker Examples (second section). It should be noted that Table numbering is restarted within each section. 
     CANDIDATE MARKER EXAMPLES SECTION 
     This Section relates to Examples of sequences according to the present invention, including illustrative methods of selection thereof. 
     Description of the methodology undertaken to uncover the biomolecular sequences of the present invention 
     Human ESTs and cDNAs were obtained from GenBank versions 136 (Jun. 15, 2003 ncbi.nih.gov/genbank/release.notes/gb136.release.notes); NCBI genome assembly of April 2003; RefSeq sequences from June 2003; Genbank version 139 (December 2003); Human Genome from NCBI (Build 34) (from October 2003); and RefSeq sequences from December 2003; and from the LifeSeq library of Incyte Corporation (ESTs only; Wilmington, Del., USA). With regard to GenBank sequences, the human EST sequences from the EST (GBEST) section and the human mRNA sequences from the primate (GBPRI) section were used; also the human nucleotide RefSeq mRNA sequences were used (see for example ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Genbank/GenbankOverview.html and for a reference to the EST section, see ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/dbEST/; a general reference to dbEST, the EST database in GenBank, may be found in Boguski et al, Nat Genet. August 1993; 4(4):332-3; all of which are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein). 
     Novel splice variants were predicted using the LEADS clustering and assembly system as described in Sorek, R., Ast, G. &amp; Graur, D. Alu-containing exons are alternatively spliced. Genome Res 12, 1060-7 (2002); U.S. Pat. No. 6,625,545; and U.S. pat. appl. Ser. No. 10/426,002, published as US20040101876 on May 27 2004; all of which are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. Briefly, the software cleans the expressed sequences from repeats, vectors and immunoglobulins. It then aligns the expressed sequences to the genome taking alternatively splicing into account and clusters overlapping expressed sequences into “clusters” that represent genes or partial genes. 
     These were annotated using the GeneCarta (Compugen, Tel-Aviv, Israel) platform. The GeneCarta platform includes a rich pool of annotations, sequence information (particularly of spliced sequences), chromosomal information, alignments, and additional information such as SNPs, gene ontology terms, expression profiles, functional analyses, detailed domain structures, known and predicted proteins and detailed homology reports. 
     A brief explanation is provided with regard to the method of selecting the candidates. However, it should noted that this explanation is provided for descriptive purposes only, and is not intended to be limiting in any way. The potential markers were identified by a computational process that was designed to find genes and/or their splice variants that are over-expressed in tumor tissues, by using databases of expressed sequences. Various parameters related to the information in the EST libraries, determined according to a manual classification process, were used to assist in locating genes and/or splice variants thereof that are over-expressed in cancerous tissues. The detailed description of the selection method is presented in Example 1 below. The cancer biomarkers selection engine and the following wet validation stages are schematically summarized in  FIG. 1 . 
     Example 1 
     Identification of Differentially Expressed Gene Products—Algorithm 
     In order to distinguish between differentially expressed gene products and constitutively expressed genes (i.e., house keeping genes ) an algorithm based on an analysis of frequencies was configured. A specific algorithm for identification of transcripts over expressed in cancer is described hereinbelow. 
     Dry Analysis 
     Library annotation—EST libraries are manually classified according to:
         (i) Tissue origin   (ii) Biological source—Examples of frequently used biological sources for construction of EST libraries include cancer cell-lines; normal tissues; cancer tissues; fetal tissues; and others such as normal cell lines and pools of normal cell-lines, cancer cell-lines and combinations thereof. A specific description of abbreviations used below with regard to these tissues/cell lines etc is given above.   (iii) Protocol of library construction—various methods are known in the art for library construction including normalized library construction; non-normalized library construction; subtracted libraries; ORESTES and others. It will be appreciated that at times the protocol of library construction is not indicated.       

     The following rules were followed: 
     EST libraries originating from identical biological samples are considered as a single library. 
     EST libraries which included above-average levels of contamination, such as DNA contamination for example, were eliminated. The presence of such contamination was determined as follows. For each library, the number of unspliced ESTs that are not fully contained within other spliced sequences was counted. If the percentage of such sequences (as compared to all other sequences) was at least 4 standard deviations above the average for all libraries being analyzed, this library was tagged as being contaminated and was eliminated from further consideration in the below analysis (see also Sorek, R. &amp; Safer, H. M. A novel algorithm for computational identification of contaminated EST libraries. Nucleic Acids Res 31, 1067-74 (2003) for further details). 
     Clusters (genes) having at least five sequences including at least two sequences from the tissue of interest were analyzed. Splice variants were identified by using the LEADS software package as described above. 
     Example 2 
     Identification of Genes Over Expressed in Cancer 
     Two different scoring algorithms were developed. 
     Libraries score—candidate sequences which are supported by a number of cancer libraries, are more likely to serve as specific and effective diagnostic markers. 
     The basic algorithm—for each cluster the number of cancer and normal libraries contributing sequences to the cluster was counted. Fisher exact test was used to check if cancer libraries are significantly over-represented in the cluster as compared to the total number of cancer and normal libraries. 
     Library counting: Small libraries (e.g., less than 1000 sequences) were excluded from consideration unless they participate in the cluster. For this reason, the total number of libraries is actually adjusted for each cluster. 
     Clones no. score—Generally, when the number of ESTs is much higher in the cancer libraries relative to the normal libraries it might indicate actual over-expression. 
     The algorithm— 
     Clone counting: For counting EST clones each library protocol class was given a weight based on our belief of how much the protocol reflects actual expression levels: 
     (i) non-normalized: 1 
     (ii) normalized: 0.2 
     (iii) all other classes: 0.1 
     Clones number score—The total weighted number of EST clones from cancer libraries was compared to the EST clones from normal libraries. To avoid cases where one library contributes to the majority of the score, the contribution of the library that gives most clones for a given cluster was limited to 2 clones. 
     The score was computed as 
     
       
         
           
             
               
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     where: 
     c—weighted number of “cancer” clones in the cluster. 
     C—weighted number of clones in all “cancer” libraries. 
     n—weighted number of “normal” clones in the cluster. 
     N—weighted number of clones in all “normal” libraries. 
     Clones number score significance—Fisher exact test was used to check if EST clones from cancer libraries are significantly over-represented in the cluster as compared to the total number of EST clones from cancer and normal libraries. 
     Two search approaches were used to find either general cancer-specific candidates or tumor specific candidates.
         Libraries/sequences originating from tumor tissues are counted as well as libraries originating from cancer cell-lines (“normal” cell-lines were ignored).   Only libraries/sequences originating from tumor tissues are counted       

     Example 3 
     Identification of Tissue Specific Genes 
     For detection of tissue specific clusters, tissue libraries/sequences were compared to the total number of libraries/sequences in cluster. Similar statistical tools to those described in above were employed to identify tissue specific genes. Tissue abbreviations are the same as for cancerous tissues, but are indicated with the header “normal tissue”. 
     The algorithm—for each tested tissue T and for each tested cluster the following were examined: 
     1. Each cluster includes at least 2 libraries from the tissue T. At least 3 clones (weighed—as described above) from tissue T in the cluster; and 
     2. Clones from the tissue T are at least 40% from all the clones participating in the tested cluster 
     Fisher exact test P-values were computed both for library and weighted clone counts to check that the counts are statistically significant. 
     Example 4 
     Identification of Splice Variants Over Expressed in Cancer of Clusters Which are Not Over Expressed in Cancer 
     Cancer-Specific Splice Variants Containing a Unique Region were Identified. 
     Identification of Unique Sequence Regions in Splice Variants 
     A Region is defined as a group of adjacent exons that always appear or do not appear together in each splice variant. 
     A “segment” (sometimes referred also as “seg” or “node”) is defined as the shortest contiguous transcribed region without known splicing inside. 
     Only reliable ESTs were considered for region and segment analysis. An EST was defined as unreliable if: 
     (i) Unspliced; 
     (ii) Not covered by RNA; 
     (iii) Not covered by spliced ESTs; and 
     (iv) Alignment to the genome ends in proximity of long poly-A stretch or starts in proximity of long poly-T stretch. 
     Only reliable regions were selected for further scoring. Unique sequence regions were considered reliable if: 
     (i) Aligned to the genome; and 
     (ii) Regions supported by more than 2 ESTs. 
     The algorithm 
     Each unique sequence region divides the set of transcripts into 2 groups: 
     (i) Transcripts containing this region (group TA). 
     (ii) Transcripts not containing this region (group TB). 
     The set of EST clones of every cluster is divided into 3 groups: 
     (i) Supporting (originating from) transcripts of group TA (S1). 
     (ii) Supporting transcripts of group TB (S2). 
     (iii) Supporting transcripts from both groups (S3). 
     Library and clones number scores described above were given to S1 group. 
     Fisher Exact Test P-values were used to check if: 
     S1 is significantly enriched by cancer EST clones compared to S2; and 
     S1 is significantly enriched by cancer EST clones compared to cluster background (S1+S2+S3). 
     Identification of unique sequence regions and division of the group of transcripts accordingly is illustrated in  FIG. 2 . Each of these unique sequence regions corresponds to a segment, also termed herein a “node”. 
     Region 1: common to all transcripts, thus it is preferably not considered for determining differential expression between variants; Region 2: specific to Transcript 1; Region 3: specific to Transcripts 2+3; Region 4: specific to Transcript 3; Region 5: specific to Transcripts 1 and 2; Region 6: specific to Transcript 1. 
     Example 5 
     Identification of Cancer Specific Splice Variants of Genes Over Expressed in Cancer 
     A search for EST supported (no mRNA) regions for genes of: 
     (i) known cancer markers 
     (ii) Genes shown to be over-expressed in cancer in published micro-array experiments. 
     Reliable EST supported-regions were defined as supported by minimum of one of the following: 
     (i) 3 spliced ESTs; or 
     (ii) 2 spliced ESTs from 2 libraries; 
     (iii) 10 unspliced ESTs from 2 libraries, or 
     (iv) 3 libraries. 
     Actual Marker Examples 
     The following examples relate to specific actual marker examples. It should be noted that Table numbering is restarted within each example related to a particular Cluster, as indicated by the titles below. 
     Experimental Examples Section 
     This Section relates to Examples describing experiments involving these sequences, and illustrative, non-limiting examples of methods, assays and uses thereof. The materials and experimental procedures are explained first, as all experiments used them as a basis for the work that was performed. 
     The markers of the present invention were tested with regard to their expression in various cancerous and non-cancerous tissue samples. A description of the samples used in the panel is provided in Table 1 below. A description of the samples used in the normal tissue panel is provided in Table 2 below. Tests were then performed as described in the “Materials and Experimental Procedures” section below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Tissue samples in testing panel 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Sample 
                 Lot 
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
               
               
                 name 
                 number 
                 Source 
                 Tissue 
                 Pathology 
                 Grade 
                 gender/age 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 2-A-Pap 
                 ILS-1408 
                 ABS 
                 ovary 
                 Papillary 
                 2 
                 53/F 
               
               
                 Adeno G2 
                   
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 3-A-Pap 
                 ILS-1431 
                 ABS 
                 ovary 
                 Papillary 
                 2 
                 52/F 
               
               
                 Adeno G2 
                   
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 4-A-Pap 
                 ILS-7286 
                 ABS 
                 ovary 
                 Papillary 
                 2 
                 50/F 
               
               
                 CystAdeno G2 
                   
                   
                   
                 cystadenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 1-A-Pap 
                 ILS-1406 
                 ABS 
                 ovary 
                 Papillary 
                 3 
                 73/F 
               
               
                 Adeno G3 
                   
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 14-B-Adeno G2 
                 A501111 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Adenocarcinoma 
                 2 
                 41/F 
               
               
                 5-G-Adeno G3 
                 99-12- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Adenocarcinoma 
                 3 
                 46/F 
               
               
                   
                 G432 
                   
                   
                 (Stage3C) 
               
               
                 6-A-Adeno G3 
                 A0106 
                 ABS 
                 ovary 
                 adenocarcinoma 
                 3 
                 51/F 
               
               
                 7-A-Adeno G3 
                 IND- 
                 ABS 
                 ovary 
                 adenocarcinoma 
                 3 
                 59/F 
               
               
                   
                 00375 
               
               
                 8-B-Adeno G3 
                 A501113 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 adenocarcinoma 
                 3 
                 60/F 
               
               
                 9-G-Adeno G3 
                 99-06- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Adenocarcinoma 
                 3 
                 84/F 
               
               
                   
                 G901 
                   
                   
                 (maybe serous) 
               
               
                 10-B-Adeno G3 
                 A407069 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Adenocarcinoma 
                 3 
                 60/F 
               
               
                 11-B-Adeno G3 
                 A407068 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Adenocarcinoma 
                 3 
                 49/F 
               
               
                 12-B-Adeno G3 
                 A406023 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Adenocarcinoma 
                 3 
                 45/F 
               
               
                 13-G-Adeno G3 
                 94-05- 
                 GOG 
                 right 
                 Metastasis 
                 3 
                 67/F 
               
               
                   
                 7603 
                   
                 ovary 
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 15-B-Adeno G3 
                 A407065 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Carcinoma 
                 3 
                 27/F 
               
               
                 16-Ct-Adeno 
                 1090387 
                 Clontech 
                 ovary 
                 Carcinoma NOS 
                   
                 F 
               
               
                 22-A-Muc 
                 A0139 
                 ABS 
                 ovary 
                 Mucinous 
                 2 
                 72/F 
               
               
                 CystAde G2 
                   
                   
                   
                 cystadenocarcinoma 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 (Stage1C) 
               
               
                 21-G- Muc 
                 95-10- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Mucinous 
                 2-3 
                 44/F 
               
               
                 CystAde G2-3 
                 G020 
                   
                   
                 cystadenocarcinoma 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 (Stage2) 
               
               
                 23-A-Muc 
                 VNM- 
                 ABS 
                 ovary 
                 Mucinous 
                 3 
                 45/F 
               
               
                 CystAde G3 
                 00187 
                   
                   
                 cystadenocarcinoma 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 with low malignant 
               
               
                 17-B-Muc 
                 A504084 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Mucinous 
                 3 
                 51/F 
               
               
                 Adeno G3 
                   
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 18-B-Muc 
                 A504083 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Mucinous 
                 3 
                 45/F 
               
               
                 Adeno G3 
                   
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 19- B-Muc 
                 A504085 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Mucinous 
                   
                 34/F 
               
               
                 Adeno G3 
                   
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 20- A-Pap 
                 USA- 
                 ABS 
                 ovary 
                 Papillary mucinous 
                   
                 45/F 
               
               
                 Muc CystAde 
                 00273 
                   
                   
                 cystadenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 33-B-Pap 
                 A503175 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Serous papillary 
                 1 
                 41/F 
               
               
                 Sero CystAde 
                   
                   
                   
                 cystadenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 G1 
               
               
                 25-A-Pap 
                 N0021 
                 ABS 
                 ovary 
                 Papillary serous 
                 3 
                 55/F 
               
               
                 Sero Adeno G3 
                   
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 (StageT3CN1MX) 
               
               
                 24-G- Pap 
                 2001-07- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Papillary serous 
                 3 
                 68/F 
               
               
                 Sero Adeno G3 
                 G801 
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 30-G-Pap 
                 2001-08- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Papillary serous 
                 3 
                 72/F 
               
               
                 Sero Adeno G3 
                 G011 
                   
                   
                 carcinoma (Stage1C) 
               
               
                 70-G-Pap 
                 95-08- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Papillary serous 
                 3 
                 F 
               
               
                 Sero Adeno G3 
                 G069 
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 31-B-Pap 
                 A503176 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Serous papillary 
                 3 
                 52/F 
               
               
                 Sero CystAde 
                   
                   
                   
                 cystadenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 G3 
               
               
                 32-G-Pap 
                 93-09- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Serous papillary 
                 3 
                 F 
               
               
                 Sero CystAde 
                 4901 
                   
                   
                 cystadenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 G3 
               
               
                 66-G-Pap 
                 2000-01- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Papillary serous 
                   
                 F 
               
               
                 Sero Adeno 
                 G413 
                   
                   
                 carcinoma (metastais 
               
               
                 G3 SIV 
                   
                   
                   
                 of primary 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 peritoneum) (Stage4) 
               
               
                 29-G-Sero 
                 2001-12- 
                 GOG 
                 right 
                 Serous 
                 3 
                 50/F 
               
               
                 Adeno G3 
                 G035 
                   
                 ovary 
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 (Stage3A) 
               
               
                 41-G-Mix 
                 98-03- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Mixed epithelial 
                 2 
                 38 
               
               
                 Sero/Muc/ 
                 G803 
                   
                   
                 cystadenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 Endo G2 
                   
                   
                   
                 with mucinous, 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 endometrioid, 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 squamous and 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 papillary serous 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 (Stage2) 
               
               
                 40-G-Mix 
                 95-11- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary, 
                 Papillary serous and 
                 2 
                 49/F 
               
               
                 Sero/Endo G2 
                 G006 
                   
                 endometrium 
                 endometrioid 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 cystadenocarcinoma 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 (Stage3C) 
               
               
                 37-G-Mix 
                 2002-05- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Mixed serous and 
                 3 
                 56/F 
               
               
                 Sero/Endo G3 
                 G513 
                   
                   
                 endometrioid 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 38-G-Mix 
                 2002-05- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Mixed serous and 
                 3 
                 64/F 
               
               
                 Sero/Endo G3 
                 G509 
                   
                   
                 endometrioid 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma of 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 mullerian (Stage3C) 
               
               
                 39--G-Mix 
                 2001-12- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Mixed serous and 
                 3 
                 F 
               
               
                 Sero/Endo G3 
                 G037 
                   
                   
                 endometrioid 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 36-G-Endo 
                 2000-09- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Endometrial 
                 1-2 
                 69/F 
               
               
                 Adeno G1-2 
                 G621 
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 35-G-Endo 
                 94-08- 
                 GOG 
                 right 
                 Endometrioid 
                 2 
                 39/F 
               
               
                 Adeno G2 
                 7604 
                   
                 ovary 
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 34-G-Pap 
                 95-04- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Papillary 
                 3 
                 68/F 
               
               
                 Endo Adeno G3 
                 2002 
                   
                   
                 endometrioid 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 (Stage3C) 
               
               
                 43-G-Clear 
                 2001-10- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Clear cell 
                 3 
                 74/F 
               
               
                 cell Adeno G3 
                 G002 
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                 44-G-Clear 
                 2001-07- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Clear cell 
                   
                 73/F 
               
               
                 cell Adeno 
                 G084 
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 (Stage3A) 
               
               
                 42-G-Adeno 
                 98-08- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Epithelial 
                   
                 46/F 
               
               
                 borderline 
                 G001 
                   
                   
                 adenocarcinoma of 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 borderline 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 malignancy 
               
               
                 59-G-Sero 
                 98-12- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Serous 
                   
                 77/F 
               
               
                 CysAdenoFibroma 
                 G401 
                   
                   
                 CysAdenoFibroma 
               
               
                 63-G-Sero 
                 2000-10- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Serous 
                   
                 71/F 
               
               
                 CysAdenoFibroma 
                 G620 
                   
                   
                 CysAdenoFibroma of 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 borderline 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 malignancy 
               
               
                 64-G-Ben 
                 99-06- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Bengin Serous 
                   
                 57/F 
               
               
                 Sero 
                 G039 
                   
                   
                 CysAdenoma 
               
               
                 CysAdenoma 
               
               
                 56-G-Ben 
                 99-01- 
                 GOG 
                 left 
                 Bengin mucinus 
                   
                 46/F 
               
               
                 Muc 
                 G407 
                   
                 ovary 
                 cysadenoma 
               
               
                 CysAdeno 
               
               
                 62-G-Ben 
                 99-10- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Bengin mucinus 
                   
                 32/F 
               
               
                 Muc 
                 G442 
                   
                   
                 cysadenoma 
               
               
                 CysAdenoma 
               
               
                 60-G- Muc 
                 99-01- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Mucinous 
                   
                 40/F 
               
               
                 CysAdenoma 
                 G043 
                   
                   
                 Cysadenoma 
               
               
                 61-G- Muc 
                 99-07- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Mucinous 
                   
                 63/F 
               
               
                 CysAdenoma 
                 G011 
                   
                   
                 Cysadenoma 
               
               
                 65-G- 
                 97-11- 
                 GOG 
                 right 
                 Endometrioma 
                   
                 41/F 
               
               
                 Endometrioma 
                 G320 
                   
                 ovary 
               
               
                 57-B- 
                 A407066 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Thecoma 
                   
                 56/F 
               
               
                 Thecoma 
               
               
                 58-CG- 
                 CG-177 
                 Ichilov 
                 ovary 
                 Struma 
                   
                 58/F 
               
               
                 Struteratoma 
                   
                   
                   
                 ovary/monodermal 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 teratoma 
               
               
                 50-B-N M8 
                 A501114 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Normal (matched 
                   
                 60/F 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 tumor A501113) 
               
               
                 49-B-N M14 
                 A501112 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Normal (matched 
                   
                 41/F 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 tumor A501111) 
               
               
                 69-G-N M24 
                 2001-07- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Normal (matched 
                   
                 68/F 
               
               
                   
                 G801N 
                   
                   
                 tumor 2001-07-G801) 
               
               
                 67-G-N M38 
                 2002-05- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Normal (matched 
                   
                 64/F 
               
               
                   
                 509N 
                   
                   
                 tumor 2002-05-G509) 
               
               
                 51-G-N M41 
                 98-03- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Normal (matched 
                   
                 38/F 
               
               
                   
                 G803N 
                   
                   
                 tumor 98-03-G803) 
               
               
                 52-G-N M42 
                 98-08- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Normal (matched 
                   
                 46/F 
               
               
                   
                 G001N 
                   
                   
                 tumor 98-08-G001) 
               
               
                 68-G-N M56 
                 99-01- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Normal (matched 
                   
                 46/F 
               
               
                   
                 G407N 
                   
                   
                 bengin 99-01-G407) 
               
               
                 72-G-N M66 
                 2000-01- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Normal (matched 
                   
                 F 
               
               
                   
                 G413N 
                   
                   
                 tumor 2000-01-G413) 
               
               
                 73-G-N M59 
                 98-12- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Normal (matched 
                   
                 77/F 
               
               
                   
                 G401N 
                   
                   
                 tumor 98-12-G401) 
               
               
                 74-G-N M65 
                 97-11- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Normal (matched 
                   
                 41/F 
               
               
                   
                 G320N 
                   
                   
                 tumor 97-11G320) 
               
               
                 75-G-N M60 
                 99-01- 
                 GOG 
                 ovary 
                 Normal (matched 
                   
                 40/F 
               
               
                   
                 G043N 
                   
                   
                 tumor 99-01-G043) 
               
               
                 45-B-N 
                 A503274 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Normal PM 
                   
                 41/F 
               
               
                 46-B-N 
                 A504086 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Normal PM 
                   
                 41/F 
               
               
                 48-B-N 
                 A504087 
                 BioChain 
                 ovary 
                 Normal PM 
                   
                 51/F 
               
               
                 47-Am-N 
                 061P43A 
                 Ambion 
                 ovary 
                 Normal (CLOSED 
                   
                 16/F 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 HEAD) 
               
               
                 71-CG-N 
                 CG-188-7 
                 Ichilov 
                 ovary 
                 Normal PM 
                   
                 49/F 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Tissue samples in normal panel: 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Lot no. 
                 Source 
                 Tissue 
                 Pathology 
                 Sex/Age 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 1-Am-Colon (C71) 
                 071P10B 
                 Ambion 
                 Colon 
                 PM 
                 F/43 
               
               
                 2-B-Colon (C69) 
                 A411078 
                 Biochain 
                 Colon 
                 PM-Pool of 10 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 3-Cl-Colon (C70) 
                 1110101 
                 Clontech 
                 Colon 
                 PM-Pool of 3 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 4-Am-Small Intestine 
                 091P0201A 
                 Ambion 
                 Small Intestine 
                 PM 
                 M/75 
               
               
                 5-B-Small Intestine 
                 A501158 
                 Biochain 
                 Small Intestine 
                 PM 
                 M/63 
               
               
                 6-B-Rectum 
                 A605138 
                 Biochain 
                 Rectum 
                 PM 
                 M/25 
               
               
                 7-B-Rectum 
                 A610297 
                 Biochain 
                 Rectum 
                 PM 
                 M/24 
               
               
                 8-B-Rectum 
                 A610298 
                 Biochain 
                 Rectum 
                 PM 
                 M/27 
               
               
                 9-Am-Stomach 
                 110P04A 
                 Ambion 
                 Stomach 
                 PM 
                 M/16 
               
               
                 10-B-Stomach 
                 A501159 
                 Biochain 
                 Stomach 
                 PM 
                 M/24 
               
               
                 11-B-Esophagus 
                 A603814 
                 Biochain 
                 Esophagus 
                 PM 
                 M/26 
               
               
                 12-B-Esophagus 
                 A603813 
                 Biochain 
                 Esophagus 
                 PM 
                 M/41 
               
               
                 13-Am-Pancreas 
                 071P25C 
                 Ambion 
                 Pancreas 
                 PM 
                 M/25 
               
               
                 14-CG-Pancreas 
                 CG-255-2 
                 Ichilov 
                 Pancreas 
                 PM 
                 M/75 
               
               
                 15-B-Lung 
                 A409363 
                 Biochain 
                 Lung 
                 PM 
                 F/26 
               
               
                 16-Am-Lung (L93) 
                 111P0103A 
                 Ambion 
                 Lung 
                 PM 
                 F/61 
               
               
                 17-B-Lung (L92) 
                 A503204 
                 Biochain 
                 Lung 
                 PM 
                 M/28 
               
               
                 18-Am-Ovary (O47) 
                 061P43A 
                 Ambion 
                 Ovary 
                 PM 
                 F/16 
               
               
                 19-B-Ovary (O48) 
                 A504087 
                 Biochain 
                 Ovary 
                 PM 
                 F/51 
               
               
                 20-B-Ovary (O46) 
                 A504086 
                 Biochain 
                 Ovary 
                 PM 
                 F/41 
               
               
                 21-Am-Cervix 
                 101P0101A 
                 Ambion 
                 Cervix 
                 PM 
                 F/40 
               
               
                 22-B-Cervix 
                 A408211 
                 Biochain 
                 Cervix 
                 PM 
                 F/36 
               
               
                 23-B-Cervix 
                 A504089 
                 Biochain 
                 Cervix 
                 PM-Pool of 5 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 24-B-Uterus 
                 A411074 
                 Biochain 
                 Uterus 
                 PM-Pool of 10 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 25-B-Uterus 
                 A409248 
                 Biochain 
                 Uterus 
                 PM 
                 F/43 
               
               
                 26-B-Uterus 
                 A504090 
                 Biochain 
                 Uterus 
                 PM-Pool of 5 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 27-B-Bladder 
                 A501157 
                 Biochain 
                 Bladder 
                 PM 
                 M/29 
               
               
                 28-Am-Bladder 
                 071P02C 
                 Ambion 
                 Bladder 
                 PM 
                 M/20 
               
               
                 29-B-Bladder 
                 A504088 
                 Biochain 
                 Bladder 
                 PM-Pool of 5 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 30-Am-Placenta 
                 021P33A 
                 Ambion 
                 Placenta 
                 PB 
                 F/33 
               
               
                 31-B-Placenta 
                 A410165 
                 Biochain 
                 Placenta 
                 PB 
                 F/26 
               
               
                 32-B-Placenta 
                 A411073 
                 Biochain 
                 Placenta 
                 PB-Pool of 5 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 33-B-Breast (B59) 
                 A607155 
                 Biochain 
                 Breast 
                 PM 
                 F/36 
               
               
                 34-Am-Breast (B63) 
                 26486 
                 Ambion 
                 Breast 
                 PM 
                 F/43 
               
               
                 35-Am-Breast (B64) 
                 23036 
                 Ambion 
                 Breast 
                 PM 
                 F/57 
               
               
                 36-Cl-Prostate (P53) 
                 1070317 
                 Clontech 
                 Prostate 
                 PB-Pool of 47 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 37-Am-Prostate (P42) 
                 061P04A 
                 Ambion 
                 Prostate 
                 PM 
                 M/47 
               
               
                 38-Am-Prostate (P59) 
                 25955 
                 Ambion 
                 Prostate 
                 PM 
                 M/62 
               
               
                 39-Am-Testis 
                 111P0104A 
                 Ambion 
                 Testis 
                 PM 
                 M/25 
               
               
                 40-B-Testis 
                 A411147 
                 Biochain 
                 Testis 
                 PM 
                 M/74 
               
               
                 41-Cl-Testis 
                 1110320 
                 Clontech 
                 Testis 
                 PB-Pool of 45 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 42-CG-Adrenal 
                 CG-184-10 
                 Ichilov 
                 Adrenal 
                 PM 
                 F/81 
               
               
                 43-B-Adrenal 
                 A610374 
                 Biochain 
                 Adrenal 
                 PM 
                 F/83 
               
               
                 44-B-Heart 
                 A411077 
                 Biochain 
                 Heart 
                 PB-Pool of 5 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 45-CG-Heart 
                 CG-255-9 
                 Ichilov 
                 Heart 
                 PM 
                 M/75 
               
               
                 46-CG-Heart 
                 CG-227-1 
                 Ichilov 
                 Heart 
                 PM 
                 F/36 
               
               
                 47-Am-Liver 
                 081P0101A 
                 Ambion 
                 Liver 
                 PM 
                 M/64 
               
               
                 48-CG-Liver 
                 CG-93-3 
                 Ichilov 
                 Liver 
                 PM 
                 F/19 
               
               
                 49-CG-Liver 
                 CG-124-4 
                 Ichilov 
                 Liver 
                 PM 
                 F/34 
               
               
                 50-Cl-BM 
                 1110932 
                 Clontech 
                 Bone Marrow 
                 PM-Pool of 8 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 51-CGEN-Blood 
                 WBC#5 
                 CGEN 
                 Blood 
                   
                 M 
               
               
                 52-CGEN-Blood 
                 WBC#4 
                 CGEN 
                 Blood 
                   
                 M 
               
               
                 53-CGEN-Blood 
                 WBC#3 
                 CGEN 
                 Blood 
                   
                 M 
               
               
                 54-CG-Spleen 
                 CG-267 
                 Ichilov 
                 Spleen 
                 PM 
                 F/25 
               
               
                 55-CG-Spleen 
                 111P0106B 
                 Ambion 
                 Spleen 
                 PM 
                 M/25 
               
               
                 56-CG-Spleen 
                 A409246 
                 Biochain 
                 Spleen 
                 PM 
                 F/12 
               
               
                 56-CG-Thymus 
                 CG-98-7 
                 Ichilov 
                 Thymus 
                 PM 
                 F/28 
               
               
                 58-Am-Thymus 
                 101P0101A 
                 Ambion 
                 Thymus 
                 PM 
                 M/14 
               
               
                 59-B-Thymus 
                 A409278 
                 Biochain 
                 Thymus 
                 PM 
                 M/28 
               
               
                 60-B-Thyroid 
                 A610287 
                 Biochain 
                 Thyroid 
                 PM 
                 M/27 
               
               
                 61-B-Thyroid 
                 A610286 
                 Biochain 
                 Thyroid 
                 PM 
                 M/24 
               
               
                 62-CG-Thyroid 
                 CG-119-2 
                 Ichilov 
                 Thyroid 
                 PM 
                 F/66 
               
               
                 63-Cl-Salivary Gland 
                 1070319 
                 Clontech 
                 Salivary Gland 
                 PM-Pool of 24 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 64-Am-Kidney 
                 111P0101B 
                 Ambion 
                 Kidney 
                 PM-Pool of 14 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 65-Cl-Kidney 
                 1110970 
                 Clontech 
                 Kidney 
                 PM-Pool of 14 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 66-B-Kidney 
                 A411080 
                 Biochain 
                 Kidney 
                 PM-Pool of 5 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 67-CG-Cerebellum 
                 CG-183-5 
                 Ichilov 
                 Cerebellum 
                 PM 
                 M/74 
               
               
                 68-CG-Cerebellum 
                 CG-212-5 
                 Ichilov 
                 Cerebellum 
                 PM 
                 M/54 
               
               
                 69-B-Brain 
                 A411322 
                 Biochain 
                 Brain 
                 PM 
                 M/28 
               
               
                 70-Cl-Brain 
                 1120022 
                 Clontech 
                 Brain 
                 PM-Pool of 2 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 71-B-Brain 
                 A411079 
                 Biochain 
                 Brain 
                 PM-Pool of 2 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                 72-CG-Brain 
                 CG-151-1 
                 Ichilov 
                 Brain 
                 PM 
                 F/86 
               
               
                 73-Am-Skeletal Muscle 
                 101P013A 
                 Ambion 
                 Skeletal Muscle 
                 PM 
                 F/28 
               
               
                 74-Cl-Skeletal Muscle 
                 1061038 
                 Clontech 
                 Skeletal Muscle 
                 PM-Pool of 2 
                 M&amp;F 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Materials and Experimental Procedures 
     RNA preparation—RNA was obtained from Clontech (Franklin Lakes, N.J. USA 07417, clontech.com), BioChain Inst. Inc. (Hayward, Calif. 94545 USA biochain.com), ABS (Wilmington, Del. 19801, USA, absbioreagents.com) or Ambion (Austin, Tex. 78744 USA, ambion.com). Alternatively, RNA was generated from tissue samples using TRI-Reagent (Molecular Research Center), according to Manufacturer&#39;s instructions. Tissue and RNA samples were obtained from patients or from postmortem. Total RNA samples were treated with DNaseI (Ambion) and purified using RNeasy columns (Qiagen). 
     RT PCR—Purified RNA (1 μg) was mixed with 150 ng Random Hexamer primers (Invitrogen) and 500 μM dNTP in a total volume of 15.6 μl. The mixture was incubated for 5 min at 65° C. and then quickly chilled on ice. Thereafter, 5 μl of 5× SuperscriptII first strand buffer (Invitrogen), 2.4 μl 0.1M DTT and 40 units RNasin (Promega) were added, and the mixture was incubated for 10 min at 25° C., followed by further incubation at 42° C. for 2 min. Then, 1 μl (200 units) of SuperscriptII (Invitrogen) was added and the reaction (final volume of 25 μl) was incubated for 50 min at 42° C. and then inactivated at 70° C. for 15min. The resulting cDNA was diluted 1:20 in TE buffer (10 mM Tris pH=8, 1 mM EDTA pH=8). 
     Real-Time RT-PCR analysis—cDNA (5 μl), prepared as described above, was used as a template in Real-Time PCR reactions using the SYBR Green I assay (PE Applied Biosystem) with specific primers and UNG Enzyme (Eurogentech or ABI or Roche). The amplification was effected as follows: 50° C. for 2 min, 95° C. for 10 min, and then 40 cycles of 95° C. for 15 sec, followed by 60° C. for 1 min. Detection was performed by using the PE Applied Biosystem SDS 7000. The cycle in which the reactions achieved a threshold level (Ct) of fluorescence was registered and was used to calculate the relative transcript quantity in the RT reactions. The relative quantity was calculated using the equation Q=efficiency^ −Ct . The efficiency of the PCR reaction was calculated from a standard curve, created by using serial dilutions of several reverse transcription (RT) reactions. To minimize inherent differences in the RT reaction, the resulting relative quantities were normalized to the geometric mean of the relative quantities of several housekeeping (HSKP) genes. Schematic summary of quantitative real-time PCR analysis is presented in  FIG. 3 . As shown, the x-axis shows the cycle number. The C T =Threshold Cycle point, which is the cycle that the amplification curve crosses the fluorescence threshold that was set in the experiment. This point is a calculated cycle number in which PCR products signal is above the background level (passive dye ROX) and still in the Geometric/Exponential phase (as shown, once the level of fluorescence crosses the measurement threshold, it has a geometrically increasing phase, during which measurements are most accurate, followed by a linear phase and a plateau phase; for quantitative measurements, the latter two phases do not provide accurate measurements). The y-axis shows the normalized reporter fluorescence. It should be noted that this type of analysis provides relative quantification. 
     The sequences of the housekeeping genes measured in all the examples on ovarian cancerpanel were as follows: 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1032) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 SDHA 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1032)) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (GenBank Accession No. NM_004168, 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 SDHA Forward primer (SEQ ID NO: 1033): 
               
               
                 TGGGAACAAGAGGGCATCTG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 SDHA Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 1034): 
               
               
                 CCACCACTGCATCAAATTCATG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035): 
               
               
                 TGGGAACAAGAGGGCATCTGCTAAAGTTTCAGATTCCATTTCTGCTCAGT 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 ATCCAGTAGTGGATCATGAATTTGATGCAGTGGTGG 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1036) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 PBGD 
               
               
                 (GenBank Accession No. BC019323), 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 PBGD Forward primer (SEQ ID NO: 1037): 
               
               
                 TGAGAGTGATTCGCGTGGG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 PBGD Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 1038): 
               
               
                 CCAGGGTACGAGGCTTTCAAT 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 PBGD-amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1039): 
               
               
                 TGAGAGTGATTCGCGTGGGTACCCGCAAGAGCCAGCTTGCTCGCATACAG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 ACGGACAGTGTGGTGGCAACATTGAAAGCCTCGTACCCTGG 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1040) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 HPRT1 
               
               
                 (GenBank Accession No. NM_000194), 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HPRT1 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO: 1041): 
               
               
                 TGACACTGGCAAAACAATGCA 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HPRT1 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 1042): 
               
               
                 GGTCCTTTTCACCAGCAAGCT 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HPRT1-amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1043): 
               
               
                 TGACACTGGCAAAACAATGCAGACTTTGCTTTCCTTGGTCAGGCAGTATA 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 ATCCAAAGATGGTCAAGGTCGCAAGCTTGCTGGTGAAAAGGACC 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1044) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 GAPDH 
               
               
                 (GenBank Accession No. BC026907) 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 GAPDH Forward primer (SEQ ID NO: 1045): 
               
               
                 TGCACCACCAACTGCTTAGC 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 GAPDH Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 1046): 
               
               
                 CCATCACGCCACAGTTTCC 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 GAPDH-amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1047): 
               
               
                 TGCACCACCAACTGCTTAGCACCCCTGGCCAAGGTCATCCATGACAACTT 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 TGGTATCGTGGAAGGACTCATGACCACAGTCCATGCCATCACTGCCACCC 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 AGAAGACTGTGGATGG 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The sequences of the housekeeping genes measured in all the examples on normal tissue samples panel were as follows: 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1048) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 RPL19 
               
               
                 (GenBank Accession No. NM_000981), 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 RPL19 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO: 1049): 
               
               
                 TGGCAAGAAGAAGGTCTGGTTAG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 RPL19 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 1050): 
               
               
                 TGATCAGCCCATCTTTGATGAG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 RPL19-amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1051): 
               
               
                 TGGCAAGAAGAAGGTCTGGTTAGACCCCAATGAGACCAATGAAATCGCCA 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 ATGCCAACTCCCGTCAGCAGATCCGGAAGCTCATCAAAGATGGGCTGATC 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 A 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1052) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 TATA box 
               
               
                 (GenBank Accession No. NM_003194), 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 TATA box Forward primer (SEQ ID NO: 1053): 
               
               
                 CGGTTTGCTGCGGTAATCAT 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 TATA box Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 1054): 
               
               
                 TTTCTTGCTGCCAGTCTGGAC 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 TATA box -amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1055): 
               
               
                 CGGTTTGCTGCGGTAATCATGAGGATAAGAGAGCCACGAACCACGGCACT 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 GATTTTCAGTTCTGGGAAAATGGTGTGCACAGGAGCCAAGAGTGAAGAAC 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 AGTCCAGACTGGCAGCAAGAAA 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Ubiquitin (SEQ ID NO: 1056) 
               
               
                 (GenBank Accession No. BC000449) 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Ubiquitin Forward primer (SEQ ID NO: 1057): 
               
               
                 ATTTGGGTCGCGGTTCTTG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Ubiquitin Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 1058): 
               
               
                 TGCCTTGACATTCTCGATGGT 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Ubiquitin C -amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1059): 
               
               
                 ATTTGGGTCGCGGTTCTTGTTTGTGGATCGCTGTGATCGTCACTTGACAA 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 TGCAGATCTTCGTGAAGACTCTGACTGGTAAGACCATCACCCTCGAGG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 TTGAGCCCAGTGACACCATCGAGAATGTCAAGGCA 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1032)) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM_004168, 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 SDHA Forward primer (SEQ ID NO: 1033): 
               
               
                 TGGGAACAAGAGGGCATCTG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 SDHA Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 1034): 
               
               
                 CCACCACTGCATCAAATTCATG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035): 
               
               
                 TGGGAACAAGAGGGCATCTGCTAAAGTTTCAGATTCCATTTCTGCTCAGT 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 ATCCAGTAGTGGATCATGAATTTGATGCAGTGGTGG 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Oligonucleotide-Based Micro-Array Experiment Protocol 
     Microarray Fabrication 
     Microarrays (chips) were printed by pin deposition using the MicroGrid II MGII 600 robot from BioRobotics Limited (Cambridge, UK). 50-mer oligonucleotides target sequences were designed by Compugen Ltd (Tel-Aviv, IL) as described by A. Shoshan et al, “Optical technologies and informatics”, Proceedings of SPIE. Vol 4266, pp. 86-95 (2001). The designed oligonucleotides were synthesized and purified by desalting with the Sigma-Genosys system (The Woodlands, Tex., US) and all of the oligonucleotides were joined to a C6 amino-modified linker at the 5′ end, or being attached directly to CodeLink slides (Cat #25-6700-01. Amersham Bioscience, Piscataway, N.J., US). The 50-mer oligonucleotides, forming the target sequences, were first suspended in Ultra-pure DDW (Cat #01-866-1A Kibbutz Beit-Haemek, Israel) to a concentration of 50 μM. Before printing the slides, the oligonucleotides were resuspended in 300 mM sodium phosphate (pH 8.5) to final concentration of 150 mM and printed at 35-40% relative humidity at 21° C. 
     Each slide contained a total of 9792 features in 32 subarrays. Of these features, 4224 features were sequences of interest according to the present invention and negative controls that were printed in duplicate. An additional 288 features (96 target sequences printed in triplicate) contained housekeeping genes from Human Evaluation Library2, Compugen Ltd, Israel. Another 384 features are  E. coli  spikes 1-6, which are oligos to  E - Coli  genes which are commercially available in the Array Control product (Array control-sense oligo spots, Ambion Inc. Austin, Tex. Cat #1781, Lot #112K06). 
     Post-Coupling Processing of Printed Slides 
     After the spotting of the oligonucleotides to the glass (CodeLink) slides, the slides were incubated for 24 hours in a sealed saturated NaCl humidification chamber (relative humidity 70-75%). 
     Slides were treated for blocking of the residual reactive groups by incubating them in blocking solution at 50° C. for 15 minutes (10 ml/slide of buffer containing 0.1M Tris, 50 mM ethanolamine, 0.1% SDS). The slides were then rinsed twice with Ultra-pure DDW (double distilled water). The slides were then washed with wash solution (10 ml/slide. 4×SSC, 0.1% SDS)) at 50° C. for 30 minutes on the shaker. The slides were then rinsed twice with Ultra-pure DDW, followed by drying by centrifugation for 3 minutes at 800 rpm. 
     Next, in order to assist in automatic operation of the hybridization protocol, the slides were treated with Ventana Discovery hybridization station barcode adhesives. The printed slides were loaded on a Bio-Optica (Milan, Italy) hematology staining device and were incubated for 10 minutes in 50 ml of 3-Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane (Sigma A3648 lot #122K589). Excess fluid was dried and slides were then incubated for three hours in 20 mm/Hg in a dark vacuum desiccator (Pelco 2251, Ted Pella, Inc. Redding Calif.). 
     The following protocol was then followed with the Genisphere 900-RP (random primer), with mini elute columns on the Ventana Discovery HybStation™, to perform the microarray experiments. Briefly, the protocol was performed as described with regard to the instructions and information provided with the device itself. The protocol included cDNA synthesis and labeling. cDNA concentration was measured with the TBS-380 (Turner Biosystems. Sunnyvale, Calif.) PicoFlour, which is used with the OliGreen ssDNA Quantitation reagent and kit.
         Hybridization was performed with the Ventana Hybridization device, according to the provided protocols (Discovery Hybridization Station Tuscon Ariz.).       

     The slides were then scanned with GenePix 4000B dual laser scanner from Axon Instruments Inc, and analyzed by GenePix Pro 5.0 software. 
     Schematic summary of the oligonucleotide based microarray fabrication and the experimental flow is presented in  FIGS. 4 and 5 . 
     Briefly, as shown in  FIG. 4 , DNA oligonucleotides at 25 uM were deposited (printed) onto Amersham ‘CodeLink’ glass slides generating a well defined ‘spot’. These slides are covered with a long-chain, hydrophilic polymer chemistry that creates an active 3-D surface that covalently binds the DNA oligonucleotides 5′-end via the C6-amine modification. This binding ensures that the full length of the DNA oligonucleotides is available for hybridization to the cDNA and also allows lower background, high sensitivity and reproducibility. 
       FIG. 5  shows a schematic method for performing the microarray experiments. It should be noted that stages on the left-hand or right-hand side may optionally be performed in any order, including in parallel, until stage 4 (hybridization). Briefly, on the left-hand side, the target oligonucleotides are being spotted on a glass microscope slide (although optionally other materials could be used) to form a spotted slide (stage 1). On the right hand side, control sample RNA and cancer sample RNA are Cy3 and Cy5 labeled, respectively (stage 2), to form labeled probes. It should be noted that the control and cancer samples come from corresponding tissues (for example, normal prostate tissue and cancerous prostate tissue). Furthermore, the tissue from which the RNA was taken is indicated below in the specific examples of data for particular clusters, with regard to overexpression of an oligonucleotide from a “chip” (microarray), as for example “prostate” for chips in which prostate cancerous tissue and normal tissue were tested as described above. In stage 3, the probes are mixed. In stage 4, hybridization is performed to form a processed slide. In stage 5, the slide is washed and scanned to form an image file, followed by data analysis in stage 6. 
     Description for Cluster H61775 
     Cluster H61775 features 2 transcript(s) and 6 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1) 
                 1 
               
               
                   
                 H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2) 
                 2 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 H61775_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 3) 
                 3 
               
               
                   
                 H61775_node_4 (SEQ ID NO: 4) 
                 4 
               
               
                   
                 H61775_node_6 (SEQ ID NO: 5) 
                 5 
               
               
                   
                 H61775_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 6) 
                 6 
               
               
                   
                 H61775_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 7) 
                 7 
               
               
                   
                 H61775_node_5 (SEQ ID NO: 8) 
                 8 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) 
                 9 
               
               
                   
                 H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) 
                 10 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Cluster H61775 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the right hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 6  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 6  and Table 4. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: brain malignant tumors and a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 bladder 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 brain 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 colon 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 10 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 3 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 8 
               
               
                   
                 muscle 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 bladder 
                 3.1e−01 
                 3.8e−01 
                 3.2e−01 
                 2.5 
                 4.6e−01 
                 1.9 
               
               
                 brain 
                 8.8e−02 
                 6.5e−02 
                 1 
                 3.5 
                 4.1e−04 
                 5.8 
               
               
                 colon 
                 5.6e−01 
                 6.4e−01 
                 1 
                 1.1 
                 1 
                 1.1 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 3.0e−02 
                 1.3e−01 
                 2.3e−02 
                 2.1 
                 3.2e−01 
                 1.2 
               
               
                 general 
                 1.3e−06 
                 4.9e−05 
                 1.0e−07 
                 6.3 
                 1.5e−06 
                 4.3 
               
               
                 breast 
                 4.7e−01 
                 3.7e−01 
                 3.3e−01 
                 2.0 
                 4.6e−01 
                 1.6 
               
               
                 muscle 
                 2.3e−01 
                 2.9e−01 
                 1.5e−01 
                 6.8 
                 3.9e−01 
                 2.6 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 3.8e−01 
                 4.2e−01 
                 1.5e−01 
                 2.4 
                 2.6e−01 
                 1.9 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 3.3e−01 
                 4.4e−01 
                 4.2e−01 
                 2.4 
                 5.3e−01 
                 1.9 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 7.3e−01 
                 7.8e−01 
                 6.7e−01 
                 1.5 
                 7.5e−01 
                 1.3 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 1.0e−01 
                 2.6e−01 
                 2.9e−01 
                 2.6 
                 5.1e−01 
                 1.8 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster H61775 features 2 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) and Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953) (SEQ ID NO:953): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGRP               PLHVIEWLRFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG            
corresponding to amino acids 11-93 of Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1110)       DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPRTQ               EDSGLPCWRSSCSVTLQV            
corresponding to amino acids 84-152 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1110) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPRT 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 QEDSGLPCWRSSCSVTLQV 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 9) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 H61775_P16. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Comparison report between H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) and AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954) (SEQ ID NO:954): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGRPP               LHVIEWLRFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1110)       DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPRTQ               EDSGLPCWRSSCSVTLQV            
corresponding to amino acids 84-152 of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1110) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 DCGFPAFRELKRAETVSPVFFTRRCIWEDLKSTGFSPAGGGRPPGGGPRT 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 QEDSGLPCWRSSCSVTLQV 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 9) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 H61775_P16. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 14 
                 I -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 138 
                 G -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 34 
                 G -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 48 
                 G -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 91 
                 R -&gt; * 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) is encoded by the following transcript(s): H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 261 and ends at position 716. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 117 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 200 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 672 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 222 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 301 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 361 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 377 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 400 
                 -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 402 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 531 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 566 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) and Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGRPP               LHVIEWLRFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG            
corresponding to amino acids 11-93 of Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10).
 
     Comparison report between H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) and AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MVWCLGLAVLSLVISQGADGRGKPEVVSVVGRAGESVVLGCDLLPPAGR               PPLHVIEWLRFGFLLPIFIQFGLYSPRIDPDYVG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10).
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 14 
                 I -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 34 
                 G -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 48 
                 G -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) is encoded by the following transcript(s): H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 261 and ends at position 509. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 117 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 200 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 222 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 301 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 361 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 377 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 400 
                 -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 402 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 596 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster H61775 features 6 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster H61775_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 3) according to the present invention is supported by 17 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1) and H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2). Table 10 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1) 
                 87 
                 318 
               
               
                 H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2) 
                 87 
                 318 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H61775_node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 4) according to the present invention is supported by 20 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1) and H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2). Table 11 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1) 
                 319 
                 507 
               
               
                 H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2) 
                 319 
                 507 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H61775_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 5) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2) 
                 515 
                 715 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H61775_node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 6) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1) 
                 508 
                 1205 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster H61775_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 7) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1) and H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H61775_T21 (SEQ ID NO: 1) 
                 1 
                 86 
               
               
                 H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2) 
                 1 
                 86 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H61775_node — 5 (SEQ ID NO: 8) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 15                  Segment location on transcripts                             Segment   Segment       Transcript name   starting position   ending position               H61775_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 2)   508   514                    
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
     Sequence name: /tmp/Psw0RJLCti/aLAXQjXh07:Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953)
 
Sequence Documentation:
   Alignment of: H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9)×Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953). . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   803.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   83           Total length:   83           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/Psw0RJLCti/aLAXQjXh07:AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: H61775_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 9)×AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954). . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   803.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   83           Total length:   83           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/naab8yR3GC/pSM412IL5o:Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10)×Q9P2J2 (SEQ ID NO: 953) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   803.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   83           Total length:   83           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/naab8yR3GC/pSM412IL5o:AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: H61775_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 10)×AAQ88495 (SEQ ID NO: 954) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   803.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   83           Total length:   83           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Expression of immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9 H61775 transcripts which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name H61775seg8 (SEQ ID NO:957) in normal and cancerous ovary tissues.
 
     Expression of immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9 transcripts detectable by or according to H61775seg8 (SEQ ID NO:957), H61775seg8 (SEQ ID NO:957) amplicon(s) and H61775seg8F2 (SEQ ID NO:955) and H61775seg8R2 (SEQ ID NO:956) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes: PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1043)), and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)), GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO:1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48,71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. 
       FIG. 7  is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9 transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. (Values represent the average of duplicate experiments. Error bars indicate the minimal and maximal values obtained 
     As is evident from  FIG. 7 , the expression of immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9 transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71 Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”) and including benign samples (samples No. 56, 62, 64). Notably an over-expression of at least 5 fold was found in 21 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples. 
     Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below. 
     The P value for the difference in the expression levels of immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9 transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 2.76E−4. 
     The above value demonstrates statistical significance of the results. 
     Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: H61775seg8F2 (SEQ ID NO:955) forward primer; and H61775seg8R2 (SEQ ID NO:956) reverse primer. 
     The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 957)                 H61775seg8                         (SEQ ID NO: 955)                 H61775seg8F2       GAAGGCTCTTGTCACTTACTAGCCAT                         (SEQ ID NO: 956)                 H61775seg8R2       TGTCACCATATTTAATCCTCCCAA                         (SEQ ID NO: 957)                 Amplicon       GAAGGCTCTTGTCACTTACTAGCCATGTGATTTTGGAAAGAAACTTAACA               TTAATTCCTTCAGCTACAATGGAATTCTTGGGAGGATTAAATATGGTGAC               A            
Expression of Immunoglobulin Superfamily, Member 9 H61775 Transcripts Which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name H61775seg8 (SEQ ID NO:957) in Different Normal Tissues.
 
     Expression of immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9 transcripts detectable by or according to H61775 seg8 amplicon(s) and H61775 seg8F and H61775 seg8R was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000981, (SEQ ID NO:1048); RPL19 amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM — 003194, (SEQ ID NO:1052); TATA amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1055)), Ubiquitin (GenBank Accession No. BC000449, (SEQ ID NO:1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the ovary samples (Sample Nos. 18-20, Table 2 “Tissue samples in normal panel”, above), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the ovary samples. 
     The results are described in  FIG. 8 , presenting the histogram showing the expression of H61775 transcripts which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name H61775seg8 (SEQ ID NO:957), in different normal tissues. Amplicon and primers are as above. 
     Description for Cluster HSAPHOL 
     Cluster HSAPHOL features 7 transcript(s) and 18 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_T10 
                 11 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_T4 
                 12 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_T5 
                 13 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_T6 
                 14 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_T7 
                 15 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_T8 
                 16 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_T9 
                 17 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_11 
                 18 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_13 
                 19 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_15 
                 20 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_19 
                 21 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_2 
                 22 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_21 
                 23 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_23 
                 24 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_26 
                 25 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_28 
                 26 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_38 
                 27 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_40 
                 28 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_42 
                 29 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_16 
                 30 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_25 
                 31 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_34 
                 32 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_35 
                 33 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_36 
                 34 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_node_41 
                 35 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_P2 
                 37 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_P3 
                 38 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_P4 
                 39 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_P5 
                 40 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_P6 
                 41 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_P7 
                 42 
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_P8 
                 43 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor (SwissProt accession identifier PPBT_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms EC 3.1.3.1; AP-TNAP; Liver/bone/kidney isozyme; TNSALP), SEQ ID NO: 36, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     The variant proteins according to the present invention are variant(s) of a known diagnostic marker, called Alkaline Phosphatase. 
     Protein Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): THIS ISOZYME MAY PLAY A ROLE IN SKELETAL MINERALIZATION. The sequence for protein Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP 
                   
               
               
                 position(s) 
               
               
                 on 
               
               
                 amino acid 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 28 
                 Y -&gt; C (in hypophosphatasia; infantile; 7% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013972. 
               
               
                 33 
                 A -&gt; V (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_006147. 
               
               
                 111 
                 A -&gt; T (in hypophosphatasia; odonto). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_006151. 
               
               
                 116 
                 A -&gt; T (in hypophosphatasia; loss of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013977. 
               
               
                 120 
                 G -&gt; R (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_013978. 
               
               
                 129 
                 G -&gt; R (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_013979. 
               
               
                 132 
                 A -&gt; V (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_013146. 
               
               
                 134 
                 T -&gt; N (in hypophosphatasia; 9% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_011082. 
               
               
                 136 
                 R -&gt; H (in hypophosphatasia; moderate; 33% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_006152. 
               
               
                 152 
                 R -&gt; H (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_013980. 
               
               
                 162 
                 G -&gt; V (in hypophosphatasia; severe; 1% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_006153. 
               
               
                 170 
                 N -&gt; D (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_013981. 
               
               
                 40 
                 A -&gt; V (in hypophosphatasia; 2% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_011081. 
               
               
                 171 
                 H -&gt; Y (in hypophosphatasia; severe; 2% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_006154. 
               
               
                 176 
                 A -&gt; T (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_011083. 
               
               
                 177 
                 A -&gt; T (in hypophosphatasia; adult type). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_006155. 
               
               
                 179 
                 A -&gt; T (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_006156. 
               
               
                 181 
                 S -&gt; L (in hypophosphatasia; 1% OF activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013982. 
               
               
                 184 
                 R -&gt; W (in hypophosphatasia; loss of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013983. 
               
               
                 191 
                 E -&gt; G (in hypophosphatasia; odonto). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_006157. 
               
               
                 191 
                 E -&gt; K (in hypophosphatasia; moderate; frequent mutation 
               
               
                   
                 in European countries). /FTId = VAR_006158. 
               
               
                 201 
                 C -&gt; Y (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_006159. 
               
               
                 207 
                 Q -&gt; P (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_006160. 
               
               
                 51 
                 A -&gt; V (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_013973. 
               
               
                 211 
                 N -&gt; D (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_013984. 
               
               
                 220 
                 G -&gt; V (in hypophosphatasia; odonto). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013985. 
               
               
                 223 
                 R -&gt; W (in hypophosphatasia; 3% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013986. 
               
               
                 224 
                 K -&gt; E (in hypophosphatasia; infantile; partial loss of 
               
               
                   
                 activity). /FTId = VAR_011084. 
               
               
                 235 
                 E -&gt; G (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_013987. 
               
               
                 246 
                 R -&gt; S (in hypophosphatasia; 4% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_011085. 
               
               
                 249 
                 G -&gt; V (in hypophosphatasia; partial loss of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013988. 
               
               
                 263 
                 H -&gt; Y (common polymorphism). /FTId = VAR_006161. 
               
               
                 289 
                 L -&gt; F (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_006162. 
               
               
                 291 
                 E -&gt; K (in hypophosphatasia; moderate; 8% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013989. 
               
               
                 62 
                 M -&gt; L (in hypophosphatasia; moderate; 27% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_006148. 
               
               
                 294 
                 D -&gt; A (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_006163. 
               
               
                 294 
                 D -&gt; Y (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_013990. 
               
               
                 306 
                 D -&gt; V (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_006164. 
               
               
                 326 
                 G -&gt; R (in hypophosphatasia; in a patient carrying also lys- 
               
               
                   
                 291). /FTId = VAR_013991. 
               
               
                 327 
                 F -&gt; G (in hypophosphatasia; requires 2 nucleotides 
               
               
                   
                 substitutions). /FTId = VAR_013992. 
               
               
                 327 
                 F -&gt; L (in hypophosphatasia; childhood). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_006165. 
               
               
                 334 
                 G -&gt; D (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_006166. 
               
               
                 348 
                 A -&gt; T (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_011086. 
               
               
                 378 
                 D -&gt; V (in hypophosphatasia; loss of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_006167. 
               
               
                 381 
                 H -&gt; R (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_011087. 
               
               
                 63 
                 G -&gt; V (in hypophosphatasia; loss of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013974. 
               
               
                 382 
                 V -&gt; I (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_006168. 
               
               
                 391 
                 R -&gt; C (in hypophosphatasia; moderate; 10% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013993. 
               
               
                 399 
                 A -&gt; S (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_013994. 
               
               
                 406 
                 D -&gt; G (in hypophosphatasia; 15% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_011088. 
               
               
                 423 
                 V -&gt; A (in hypophosphatasia; 16% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013995. 
               
               
                 426 
                 G -&gt; C (in hypophosphatasia; infantile; partial loss of 
               
               
                   
                 activity). /FTId = VAR_011089. 
               
               
                 436 
                 Y -&gt; H (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_006169. 
               
               
                 445 
                 S -&gt; P (in hypophosphatasia; severe; 2% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013996. 
               
               
                 450 
                 R -&gt; C (in hypophosphatasia; severe; 4% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013997. 
               
               
                 450 
                 R -&gt; H (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_011090. 
               
               
                 71 
                 R -&gt; C (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_006149. 
               
               
                 456 
                 G -&gt; R (in hypophosphatasia; loss of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_011091. 
               
               
                 459 
                 V -&gt; M (in hypophosphatasia; infantile). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013998. 
               
               
                 473 
                 G -&gt; S (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_013999. 
               
               
                 476 
                 E -&gt; K (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_006170. 
               
               
                 478 
                 N -&gt; I (in hypophosphatasia; 9% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_011092. 
               
               
                 489 
                 C -&gt; S (in hypophosphatasia; 9% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_011093. 
               
               
                 490 
                 I -&gt; F (in hypophosphatasia; odonto; partial loss of 
               
               
                   
                 activity). /FTId = VAR_014000. 
               
               
                 491 
                 G -&gt; R (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_014001. 
               
               
                 522 
                 V -&gt; A. /FTId = VAR_011094. 
               
               
                 29 
                 W -&gt; A 
               
               
                 71 
                 R -&gt; H (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_013975. 
               
               
                 104 
                 N -&gt; K 
               
               
                 71 
                 R -&gt; P (in hypophosphatasia). /FTId = VAR_006150. 
               
               
                 75 
                 G -&gt; S (in hypophosphatasia; severe; 3.5% of activity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013976. 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor localization is believed to be attached to the membrane by a GPI-anchor. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: skeletal development; ossification; metabolism, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; magnesium binding; alkaline phosphatase; hydrolase, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and integral membrane protein, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremB1 Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     As noted above, cluster HSAPHOL features 7 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12). An alignment is given to the known protein (Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) and AAH21289 (SEQ ID NO: 36): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCA (SEQ ID NO: 1111) corresponding to amino acids 1-22 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to PATPRPLSWLRAPTRLCLDGPSPVLCA corresponding to amino acids 1-27 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 23-49 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    EKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAAR               ILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVK               ANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHAT               PSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRK               YMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTEL               LTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKG               FFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTA               DHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGER               ENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNY               VPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 83-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 50-553 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCA (SEQ ID NO: 1111) of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37). 
     3. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise AE, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 49−x to 49; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 50+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) and PPBT_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCAPATPRPLSWLRAPTRLCLDGPSPVLCA corresponding to amino acids 1-49 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    EKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTNVAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAAR               HILKGQLHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVK               ANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHAT               PSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRK               YMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTEL               LTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKG               FFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTA               DHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGER               ENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNY               VPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 21-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 50-553 of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 37) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 PHSGPAAAFIRRRGWWPGPRCAPATPRPLSWLRAPTRLCLDGPSPVLCA 
               
               
                 of HSAPHOL_P2. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     3. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise AE, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 49−x to 49; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 50+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because although it is a partial protein, because both trans-membrane region prediction programs predict that this protein has a trans-membrane region, and similarity to known proteins suggests a GPI anchor. Variant protein HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 5, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 153 
                 N -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 172 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 551 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 206 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 272 
                 R -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 292 
                 Y -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 342 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 344 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 354 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 354 
                 K -&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                 380 
                 E -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 1 and ends at position 1659. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 6 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 417 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 458 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1140 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1509 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1629 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1652 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1727 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1788 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1895 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2050 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2095 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2240 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 516 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2347 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2364 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 617 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 815 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 874 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1026 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1032 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1060 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1060 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13). An alignment is given to the known protein (Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) and AAH21289: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVP corresponding to amino acids 63-82 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-20 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    GMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSA               GTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVG               IVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIR               DIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYK               HSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVV               AIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLT               SSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGN               GPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMA               HLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYP               LSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 123-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 21-484 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise PG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 20−x to 20; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 21+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) and PPBT_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVP corresponding to amino acids 1-20 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-20 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    GMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDSA               GTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGKSVG               IVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIR               DIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYK               HSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVV               AIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLT               SSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGN               GPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMA               HLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYP               LSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 61-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 21-484 of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise PG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 20−x to 20; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 21+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure, and/or similarity to known proteins. 
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 103 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 137 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 84 
                 N -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 10 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 203 
                 R -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 223 
                 Y -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 273 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 275 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 285 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 285 
                 K -&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                 311 
                 E -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 482 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 253 and ends at position 1704. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 179 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 231 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1071 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1077 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1105 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1105 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1185 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1554 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1674 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1697 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1772 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1833 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 232 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1940 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2095 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2140 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2285 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2392 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2409 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 281 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 462 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 503 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 561 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 662 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 860 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 919 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14). An alignment is given to the known protein (Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) and AAH21289: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDS               AGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGK               SVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQL               MHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWK               SFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVTD               PSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEM               DRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSD               TDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHET               HGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASS               AGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 124-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-463 of HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39).
 
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) and PPBT_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALSKTYNTNAQVPDS               AGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEVTSILRWAKDAGK               SVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEALSQGCKDIAYQL               MHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGTRLDGLDLVDTWK               SFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGDMQYELNRNNVTD               PSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEM               DRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSD               TDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHET               HGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASS               AGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 62-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-463 of HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39).
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because only one of the two trans-membrane region prediction programs (Tmpred: 1, Tmhmm: 0) has predicted that this protein has a trans-membrane region, but similarity to known proteins suggests a GPI anchor. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein. 
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 116 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 182 
                 R -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 82 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 202 
                 Y -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 252 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 254 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 264 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 264 
                 K -&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                 290 
                 E -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 461 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 63 
                 N -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 215 and ends at position 1603. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 361 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 402 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1084 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1453 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1573 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1596 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1671 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1732 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1839 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1994 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2039 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2184 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 460 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2291 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2308 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 561 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 759 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 970 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 976 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1004 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1004 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15). An alignment is given to the known protein (Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) and AAH21289: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTN               VAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALS               KTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEV               TSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEA               LSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGT               RLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGD               MQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEG               KAKQALHEAVEM            
corresponding to amino acids 63-417 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-355 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    DHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGG               ERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVH               EQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 440-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 356-502 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise MD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 355−x to 355; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 356+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) and PPBT_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTN               VAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALS               KTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEV               TSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEA               LSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGT               RLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLGLFEPGD               MQYELNRNNVTDPSLSEMVVVAIQILRKNPKGFFLLVEGGRIDHGHHEG               KAKQALHEAVEM            
corresponding to amino acids 1-355 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-355 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    DHSHVFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGG               ERENVSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVH               EQNYVPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 377-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 356-502 of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise MD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 355−x to 355; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 356+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure and/or similarity to known protein. 
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 124 
                 N -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 143 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 500 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 10 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 177 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 243 
                 R -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 263 
                 Y -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 313 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 315 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 325 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 325 
                 K -&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                 351 
                 E -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 253 and ends at position 1758. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 179 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 231 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1191 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1197 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1225 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1225 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1305 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1608 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1728 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1751 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1826 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1887 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 232 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1994 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2149 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2194 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2339 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2446 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2463 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 281 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 582 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 681 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 782 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 980 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1039 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). An alignment is given to the known protein (Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) and AAH21289: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTN               VAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALS               KTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEV               TSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEA               LSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGT               RLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL            
corresponding to amino acids 63-349 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-287 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    GGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSH               VFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGEREN               VSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEONY               VPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAG            
corresponding to amino acids 395-586 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 288-479 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise LG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 287−x to 287; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 288+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) and PPBT_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTN               VAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALS               KTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEV               TSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEA               LSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGT               RLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-287 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-287 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    GGRIDHGHHEGKAKQALHEAVEMDRAIGQAGSLTSSEDTLTVVTADHSH               VFTFGGYTPRGNSIFGLAPMLSDTDKKPFTAILYGNGPGYKVVGGEREN               VSMVDYAHNNYQAQSAVPLRHETHGGEDVAVFSKGPMAHLLHGVHEQNY               VPHVMAYAACIGANLGHCAPASSAGSLAAGPLLLALALYPLSVLF            
corresponding to amino acids 333-524 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 288-479 of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise LG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 287−x to 287; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 288+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and at least one of two trans-membrane region prediction programs predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region, also similarity to known proteins suggests a GPI anchor. 
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 13, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 124 
                 N -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 143 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 177 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 243 
                 R -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 263 
                 Y -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 306 
                 L -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 477 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 10 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 253 and ends at position 1689. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 14 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 179 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 231 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1170 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1539 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1659 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1682 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1757 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1818 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1925 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2080 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2125 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2270 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 232 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2377 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2394 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 281 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 582 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 681 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 782 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 980 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1039 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). An alignment is given to the known protein (Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) and AAH21289: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTN               VAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALS               KTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEV               TSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEA               LSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGT               RLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYK            
corresponding to amino acids 63-326 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-264 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP (SEQ ID NO: 1112) corresponding to amino acids 265-306 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP (SEQ ID NO: 1112) in HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42). 
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) and PPBT_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTN               VAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALS               KTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEV               TSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEA               LSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGT               RLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPR            
corresponding to amino acids 1-262 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-262 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence YKLPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP corresponding to amino acids 263-306 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 42) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 YKLPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP in 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_P7. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) and O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTN               VAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALS               KTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEV               TSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEA               LSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGT               RLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-264 of O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-264 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP corresponding to amino acids 265-306 of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LPPRCPLANRVDFSWAGREYRLQTFSKPLIFLANVFLQTQRP (SEQ ID NO: 1112) in HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 15, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 124 
                 N -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 143 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 177 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 243 
                 R -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 263 
                 Y -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 273 
                 N -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 10 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 253 and ends at position 1 170. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 16 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 179 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 231 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1070 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1225 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1270 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1415 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1522 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1539 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 232 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 281 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 582 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 681 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 782 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 980 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1039 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11). An alignment is given to the known protein (Alkaline phosphatase, tissue-nonspecific isozyme precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) and AAH21289: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTN               VAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALS               KTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEV               TSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEA               LSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGT               RLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLG            
corresponding to amino acids 63-350 of AAH21289, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-288 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) corresponding to amino acids 289-316 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) in HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43). 
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) and PPBT_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTN               VAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALS               KTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEV               TSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEA               LSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGT               RLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-288 of PPBT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-288 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) corresponding to amino acids 289-316 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) in HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43). 
     Comparison report between HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) and O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958) (SEQ ID NO:958): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MISPFLVLAIGTCLTNSLVPEKEKDPKYWRDQAQETLKYALELQKLNTN               VAKNVIMFLGDGMGVSTVTAARILKGQLHHNPGEETRLEMDKFPFVALS               KTYNTNAQVPDSAGTATAYLCGVKANEGTVGVSAATERSRCNTTQGNEV               TSILRWAKDAGKSVGIVTTTRVNHATPSAAYAHSADRDWYSDNEMPPEA               LSQGCKDIAYQLMHNIRDIDVIMGGGRKYMYPKNKTDVEYESDEKARGT               RLDGLDLVDTWKSFKPRYKHSHFIWNRTELLTLDPHNVDYLLG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-288 of O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-288 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) corresponding to amino acids 289-316 of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KWRGWRGGCMARSLVAGAACGQHLGTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1113) in HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 17, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 124 
                 N -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 143 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 177 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 243 
                 R -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 263 
                 Y -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 294 
                 R -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 305 
                 G -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 307 
                 A -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 10 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 253 and ends at position 1200. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 18 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 179 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 231 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1134 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1165 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1172 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1376 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1384 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1565 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 232 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 281 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 582 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 681 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 782 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 980 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1039 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HSAPHOL features 18 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 11 (SEQ ID NO: 18) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 1), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID 
                 149 
                 313 
               
               
                 NO: 11) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 149 
                 313 
               
               
                 13) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 149 
                 313 
               
               
                 15) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 149 
                 313 
               
               
                 16) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 149 
                 313 
               
               
                 17) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 13 (SEQ ID NO: 19) according to the present invention is supported by 50 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID 
                 314 
                 433 
               
               
                 NO: 11) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 149 
                 268 
               
               
                 12) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 314 
                 433 
               
               
                 15) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 314 
                 433 
               
               
                 16) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 314 
                 433 
               
               
                 17) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 15 (SEQ ID NO: 20) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T6 
                 1 
                 212 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 14) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 19 (SEQ ID NO: 21) according to the present invention is supported by 46 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID 
                 550 
                 724 
               
               
                 NO: 11) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 385 
                 559 
               
               
                 12) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 430 
                 604 
               
               
                 13) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 329 
                 503 
               
               
                 14) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 550 
                 724 
               
               
                 15) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 550 
                 724 
               
               
                 16) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 550 
                 724 
               
               
                 17) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 22) according to the present invention is supported by 33 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 148 
               
               
                 NO: 11) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 148 
               
               
                 12) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 148 
               
               
                 13) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 148 
               
               
                 15) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 148 
               
               
                 16) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 148 
               
               
                 17) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 22)1 according to the present invention is supported by 45 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID 
                 725 
                 900 
               
               
                 NO: 11) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 560 
                 735 
               
               
                 12) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 605 
                 780 
               
               
                 13) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 504 
                 679 
               
               
                 14) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 725 
                 900 
               
               
                 15) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 725 
                 900 
               
               
                 16) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 725 
                 900 
               
               
                 17) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 22)3 according to the present invention is supported by 45 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID 
                 901 
                 1044 
               
               
                 NO: 11) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 736 
                 879 
               
               
                 12) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 781 
                 924 
               
               
                 13) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 680 
                 823 
               
               
                 14) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 901 
                 1044 
               
               
                 15) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 901 
                 1044 
               
               
                 16) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 901 
                 1044 
               
               
                 17) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 22)6 according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSAPHOL_T10 
                 1115 
                 1572 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 11) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 22)8 according to the present invention is supported by 44 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14) and HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 950 
                 1084 
               
               
                 12) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 995 
                 1129 
               
               
                 13) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 894 
                 1028 
               
               
                 14) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1115 
                 1249 
               
               
                 15) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 38 (SEQ ID NO: 27) according to the present invention is supported by 45 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15) and HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 28 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1277 
                 1396 
               
               
                 12) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1322 
                 1441 
               
               
                 13) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1221 
                 1340 
               
               
                 14) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1376 
                 1495 
               
               
                 15) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1307 
                 1426 
               
               
                 16) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 40 (SEQ ID NO: 28) according to the present invention is supported by 69 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15) and HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1397 
                 1759 
               
               
                 12) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1442 
                 1804 
               
               
                 13) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1341 
                 1703 
               
               
                 14) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1496 
                 1858 
               
               
                 15) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1427 
                 1789 
               
               
                 16) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 42(SEQ ID NO: 29) according to the present invention is supported by 99 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 30 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1870 
                 2426 
               
               
                 12) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1915 
                 2471 
               
               
                 13) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1814 
                 2370 
               
               
                 14) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1969 
                 2525 
               
               
                 15) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1900 
                 2456 
               
               
                 16) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1045 
                 1601 
               
               
                 17) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 16 (SEQ ID NO: 30) according to the present invention is supported by 46 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15), HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16) and HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 17). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID 
                 434 
                 549 
               
               
                 NO: 11) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 269 
                 384 
               
               
                 12) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 314 
                 429 
               
               
                 13) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 213 
                 328 
               
               
                 14) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 434 
                 549 
               
               
                 15) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 434 
                 549 
               
               
                 16) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 434 
                 549 
               
               
                 17) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 22)5 according to the present invention is supported by 39 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 11), HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15) and HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 32 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSAPHOL_T10 (SEQ ID 
                 1045 
                 1114 
               
               
                 NO: 11) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 880 
                 949 
               
               
                 12) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 925 
                 994 
               
               
                 13) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 824 
                 893 
               
               
                 14) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1045 
                 1114 
               
               
                 15) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1045 
                 1114 
               
               
                 16) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 34 (SEQ ID NO: 32) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15) and HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 33 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1085 
                 1155 
               
               
                 12) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1130 
                 1200 
               
               
                 13) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1029 
                 1099 
               
               
                 14) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1250 
                 1320 
               
               
                 15) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1115 
                 1185 
               
               
                 16) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 35 (SEQ ID NO: 33) according to the present invention is supported by 51 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14) and HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 34 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1156 
                 1221 
               
               
                 12) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1201 
                 1266 
               
               
                 13) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1100 
                 1165 
               
               
                 14) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1186 
                 1251 
               
               
                 16) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 36 (SEQ ID NO: 34) according to the present invention is supported by 47 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15) and HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 35 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1222 
                 1276 
               
               
                 12) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1267 
                 1321 
               
               
                 13) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1166 
                 1220 
               
               
                 14) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1321 
                 1375 
               
               
                 15) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1252 
                 1306 
               
               
                 16) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSAPHOL_node — 41 (SEQ ID NO: 35) according to the present invention is supported by 60 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 12), HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 13), HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 14), HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 15) and HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 16). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 36 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1760 
                 1869 
               
               
                 12) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1805 
                 1914 
               
               
                 13) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1704 
                 1813 
               
               
                 14) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1859 
                 1968 
               
               
                 15) 
               
               
                 HSAPHOL_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1790 
                 1899 
               
               
                 16) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Microarray (chip) data is also available for this gene as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (with regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 37. 
                     TABLE 37                  Oligonucleotides related to this gene                         Oligonucleotide name   Overexpressed in cancers   Chip reference               HSAPHOL_0_11_0 (SEQ   Ovarian cancer   Ovary       ID NO: 1012)                    
Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:
     Sequence name: /tmp/rTOip7OHMr/xEFXPsrVLD:PPBT_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
   Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37)×PPBT_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   4926.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   507           Total length:   507           Matching Percent Similarity:   99.61           Matching Percent Identity:   99.41           Total Percent Similarity:   99.61           Total Percent Identity:   99.41           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/rTOip7OHMr/xEFXPsrVLD:AAH21289
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 37)×AAH21289 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   5108.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   531           Total length:   586           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   90.61           Total Percent Identity:   90.61           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/pYLJnulFqm/UcqrrsA3UA:PPBT_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38)×PPBT_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4615.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   484           Total length:   524           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   99.79           Total Percent Similarity:   92.37           Total Percent Identity:   92.18           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/pYLJnulFqm/UcqrrsA3UA:AAH21289
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 38)×AAH21289 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4626.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   484           Total length:   524           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   92.37           Total Percent Identity:   92.37           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/iYbOicGuUc/lMWHKKVS1d:PPBT_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39)×PPBT_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4517.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   463           Total length:   463           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   99.78           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   99.78           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/iYbOicGuUc/lMWHKKVS1d:AAH21289
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 39)×AAH21289 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4528.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   463           Total length:   463           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/v0YiupJ4xl/W6HH5Tm6Ym:PPBT_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40)×PPBT_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4816.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   502           Total length:   524           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   99.80           Total Percent Similarity:   95.80           Total Percent Identity:   95.61           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/v0YiupJ4xl/W6HH5Tm6Ym:AAH21289
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 40)×AAH21289 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4827.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   502           Total length:   524           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   95.80           Total Percent Identity:   95.80           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/L1ylq0ddii/lFFtdNNCUx:PPBT_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41)×PPBT_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4575.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   479           Total length:   524           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   99.79           Total Percent Similarity:   91.41           Total Percent Identity:   91.22           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/L1ylq0ddii/lFFtdNNCUx:AAH21289
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 41)×AAH21289 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4586.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   479           Total length:   524           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   91.41           Total Percent Identity:   91.41           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/K05Xam2Hdo/CV0GTdjKcW:PPBT_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42)×PPBT_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2574.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   264           Total length:   264           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   99.62           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   99.62           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/K05Xam2Hdo/CV0GTdjKcW:AAH21289
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42)×AAH21289 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2585.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   264           Total length:   264           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/K05Xam2Hdo/CV0GTdjKcW:O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958)
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 42)×O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958) . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2585.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   264           Total length:   264           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/H6G7vkGMmy/rS1jwUOCll:PPBT_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43)×PPBT_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2819.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   288           Total length:   288           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   99.65           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   99.65           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/H6G7vkGMmy/rS1jwUOCll:AAH21289
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43)×AAH21289 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2830.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   288           Total length:   288           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/H6G7vkGMmy/rS1jwUOCll:O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958)
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSAPHOL_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 43)×O75090 (SEQ ID NO: 958) . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2830.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   288           Total length:   288           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Description for Cluster T10888 
     Cluster T10888 features 4 transcript(s) and 8 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_T1 
                 44 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_T4 
                 45 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_T5 
                 46 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_T6 
                 47 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_11 
                 48 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_12 
                 49 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_17 
                 50 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_4 
                 51 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_6 
                 52 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_7 
                 53 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_9 
                 54 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_node_15 
                 55 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_P2 
                 57 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_P4 
                 58 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_P5 
                 59 
               
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_P6 
                 60 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor (SwissProt accession identifier CEA6_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Normal cross-reacting antigen; Nonspecific crossreacting antigen; CD66c antigen), SEQ ID NO:56, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     The sequence for protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 138 
                 F -&gt; L 
               
               
                 239 
                 V -&gt; G 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor localization is believed to be attached to the membrane by a GPI-anchor. 
     The previously known protein also has the following indication(s) and/or potential therapeutic use(s): Cancer. It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: Immunostimulant. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Imaging agent; Anticancer; Immunostimulant; Immunoconjugate; Monoclonal antibody, murine; Antisense therapy; antibody. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: signal transduction; cell-cell signaling, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; and integral plasma membrane protein, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremB1 Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     Cluster T10888 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the right hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 9  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 9  and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: colorectal cancer, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues, pancreas carcinoma and gastric carcinoma. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 bladder 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 colon 
                 107 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 52 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 22 
               
               
                   
                 head and neck 
                 40 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 237 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 32 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 12 
               
               
                   
                 stomach 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 bladder 
                 5.4e−01 
                 3.4e−01 
                 5.6e−01 
                 1.8 
                 4.6e−01 
                 1.9 
               
               
                 colon 
                 1.2e−01 
                 1.7e−01 
                 2.8e−05 
                 3.7 
                 7.9e−04 
                 2.8 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 3.3e−02 
                 2.1e−01 
                 2.8e−20 
                 2.8 
                 4.8e−10 
                 1.9 
               
               
                 general 
                 3.3e−05 
                 2.2e−03 
                 1.9e−44 
                 4.9 
                 4.6e−27 
                 3.3 
               
               
                 head and neck 
                 4.6e−01 
                 4.3e−01 
                 1 
                 0.8 
                 7.5e−01 
                 1.0 
               
               
                 lung 
                 7.6e−01 
                 8.2e−01 
                 8.9e−01 
                 0.6 
                 1 
                 0.3 
               
               
                 breast 
                 3.7e−02 
                 4.1e−02 
                 1.5e−01 
                 3.3 
                 3.1e−01 
                 2.4 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 2.6e−01 
                 2.4e−01 
                 8.6e−23 
                 2.8 
                 1.5e−19 
                 4.5 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 9.1e−01 
                 9.3e−01 
                 4.1e−02 
                 1.2 
                 1.0e−01 
                 1.0 
               
               
                 stomach 
                 4.5e−02 
                 5.6e−02 
                 5.1e−04 
                 4.1 
                 4.7e−04 
                 6.3 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster T10888 features 4 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T10888_PEA — 1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57) and CEA6_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGK               EVLLLAHNLPQNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGR               ETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTGFYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKP               SISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYLWWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNG               NMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVLYGPDVPTISPS               KANYRPGENLNLSCHAASNPPAQYSWFINGTFQQSTQELFIPNITVNNS               GSYMCQAHNSATGLNRTTVTMITVS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-319 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-319 of T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DWTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1114) corresponding to amino acids 320-324 of T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DWTRP (SEQ ID NO: 1114) in T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 13 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 232 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 324 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 63 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 92 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA — 1_T1(SEQ ID NO: 44), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T10888_PEA — 1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 151 and ends at position 1122. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 119 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 120 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1062 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1120 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1297 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1501 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1824 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2036 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2036 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2095 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2242 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2245 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 189 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2250 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2339 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 276 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 338 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 424 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 546 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 702 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 844 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 930 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T10888_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) and CEA6_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGK               EVLLLAHNLPQNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGR               ETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTGFYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKP               SISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYLWWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNG               NMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-234 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-234 of T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) corresponding to amino acids 235-256 of T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) in T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58). 
     Comparison report between T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) and Q13774 (SEQ ID NO: 959) (SEQ NO:959): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGK               EVLLLAHNLPQNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGR               ETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTGFYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKP               SISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYLWWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNG               NMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-234 of Q13774 (SEQ ID NO: 959), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-234 of T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) corresponding to amino acids 235-256 of T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLLSSQLWPPSASRLECWPGWL (SEQ ID NO: 1115) in T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 13 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 232 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 63 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 92 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T10888_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 151 and ends at position 918. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 119 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 120 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 978 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1155 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1359 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1682 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1894 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1894 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1953 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2100 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2103 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2108 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 189 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2197 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 276 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 338 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 424 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 546 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 702 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 844 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 958 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T10888_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T10888_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59) and CEA6_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGK               EVLLLAHNLPQNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGR               ETIYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTGFYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVYPELPKP               SISSNNSNPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEVQNTTYLWWVNGQSLPVSPRLQLSNG               NMTLTLLSVKRNDAGSYECEIQNPASANRSDPVTLNVLYGPDVPTISPS               KANYRPGENLNLSCHAASNPPAQYSWFINGTFQQSTQELFIPNITVNNS               GSYMCQAHNSATGLNRTTVTMITVSG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-320 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-320 of T10888_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1116)       KWIHEALASHFQVESGSQRRARKKFSFPTCVQGAHANPKFSPEPSQFTS               ADSFPLVFLFFVVFCFLISHV            
corresponding to amino acids 321-390 of T10888_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1116) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 KWIHEALASHFQVESGSQRRARKKFSFPTCVQGAHANPKFSPEPSQFTSA 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 DSFPLVFLFFVVFCFLISHV 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 59) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_P5. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because although both signal-peptide prediction programs agree that this protein has a signal peptide, both trans-membrane region prediction programs predict that this protein has a trans-membrane region downstream of this signal peptide. 
     Variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 13 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 232 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 63 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 92 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T10888_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 151 and ends at position 1320. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 119 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 120 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1062 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1943 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2609 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2647 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2701 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2841 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 189 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 276 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 338 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 424 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 546 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 702 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 844 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 930 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T10888_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 47). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. 
     Comparison report between T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60) and CEA6_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 MGPPSAPPCRLHVPWKEVLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGKE 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 VLLLAHNLPQNRIGYSWYKGERVDGNSLIVGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGRET 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 IYPNASLLIQNVTQNDTGFYTLQVIKSDLVNEEATGQFHVY 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     corresponding to amino acids 1-141 of CEA6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-141 of T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence REYFHMTSGCWGSVLLPTYGIVRPGLCLWPSLHYILYQGLDI (SEQ ID NO: 1117) 
     corresponding to amino acids 142-183 of T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order. 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1117) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 REYFHMTSGCWGSVLLPTYGIVRPGLCLWPSLHYILYQGLDI 
               
               
                   
                 in 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 60) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 T10888_PEA_1_P6. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 13, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 13 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 63 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 92 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 47), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T10888_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 47) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 151 and ends at position 699. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 14 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 119 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 120 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 189 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 276 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 338 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 424 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 546 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster T10888 features 8 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster T10888_PEA — 1_node — 11 (SEQ ID NO: 48) according to the present invention is supported by 57 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA — 1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44) and T10888_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T1 (SEQ ID 
                 854 
                 1108 
               
               
                 NO: 44) 
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 854 
                 1108 
               
               
                 NO: 46) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T10888_PEA — 1node — 12 (SEQ ID NO: 49) according to the present invention is supported by 9 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 1109 
                 3004 
               
               
                 NO: 46) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T10888_PEA — 1node — 17 (SEQ ID NO: 50) according to the present invention is supported by 160 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA — 1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44) and T10888_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T1 (SEQ ID 
                 1109 
                 2518 
               
               
                 NO: 44) 
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 967 
                 2376 
               
               
                 NO: 45) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T10888_PEA — 1node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 51) according to the present invention is supported by 61 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA — 1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44), T10888_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45), T10888_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46) and T10888_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 47). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T1 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 214 
               
               
                 NO: 44) 
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 214 
               
               
                 NO: 45) 
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 214 
               
               
                 NO: 46) 
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 214 
               
               
                 NO: 47) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T10888_PEA — 1_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 52) according to the present invention is supported by 81 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA — 1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44), T10888_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45), T10888_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46) and T10888_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 47). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T1 (SEQ ID 
                 215 
                 574 
               
               
                 NO: 44) 
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 215 
                 574 
               
               
                 NO: 45) 
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 215 
                 574 
               
               
                 NO: 46) 
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 215 
                 574 
               
               
                 NO: 47) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T10888_PEA — 1_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 53) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 47). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 575 
                 1410 
               
               
                 NO: 47) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T10888_PEA — 1_node — 9 (SEQ ID NO: 54) according to the present invention is supported by 72 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA — 1_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 44), T10888_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45) and T10888_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 46). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T1 (SEQ ID 
                 575 
                 853 
               
               
                 NO: 44) 
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 575 
                 853 
               
               
                 NO: 45) 
               
               
                 T10888_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 575 
                 853 
               
               
                 NO: 46) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster T10888_PEA — 1_node — 15 (SEQ ID NO: 55) according to the present invention is supported by 39 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T10888_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 45). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 22                  Segment location on transcripts                             Segment starting   Segment ending       Transcript name   position   position               T10888_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID   854   966       NO: 45)                    
Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:
     Sequence name: /tmp/tM4EgaoKvm/vuztUrlRc7:CEA6_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
   Alignment of: T10888_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 57)×CEA6_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   3163.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   319           Total length:   319           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/Yjl1gj7TCe/PgdufzLOlW:CEA6_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58)×CEA6_HUMAN . . . Alignment segment 1/1: 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2310.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   234           Total length:   234           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/Yjl1gj7TCe/PgdufzLOlW:Q13774 (SEQ ID NO: 959)
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: T10888_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 58)×Q13774 (SEQ ID NO: 959) . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2310.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   234           Total length:   234           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/x5xDBacdpj/rTXRGepv3y:CEA6_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: T10888_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 59)×CEA6_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   3172.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   320           Total length:   320           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/VAhvYFeatq/QNEM573uCo:CEA6_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60)×CEA6_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   1393.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   143           Total length:   143           Matching Percent Similarity:   99.30           Matching Percent Identity:   99.30           Total Percent Similarity:   99.30           Total Percent Identity:   99.30           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Alignment of: T10888_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 60)×CEA6_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   101.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   141           Total length:   183           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   77.05           Total Percent Identity:   77.05           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Expression of CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic Antigen-related Cell Adhesion Molecule 6 T10888 Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name T10888junc11-17 (seq id no:962) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues
 
     Expression of CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 transcripts detectable by or according to junc11-17, T10888junc11-17 amplicon(s) (SEQ ID NO:962) and T10888junc11-17F (SEQ ID NO:960) and T10888junc11-17R (SEQ ID NO:961) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1043)), and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)), GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO:1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”, above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. 
       FIG. 10  is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. Values represent the average of duplicate experiments. Error bars indicate the minimal and maximal values obtained. The number and percentage of samples that exhibit at least 20 fold over-expression, out of the total number of samples tested is indicated in the bottom. 
     As is evident from  FIG. 10 , the expression of CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”) and including benign samples (samples No. 56-65). Notably an over-expression of at least 20 fold was found in 25 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples. 
     Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below. The P value for the difference in the expression levels of CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 3.79E−02. 
     Threshold of 20 fold overexpression was found to differentiate between cancer and normal samples with P value of 1.97E−02 as checked by exact fisher test. The above values demonstrate statistical significance of the results. 
     Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: T10888junc11-17F (SEQ ID NO:960) forward primer; and T10888junc11-17R (SEQ ID NO:961) reverse primer. 
     The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: T10888junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO:962) 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 960)                 T10888junc11-17F       CCAGCAATCCACACAAGAGCT                         (SEQ ID NO: 961)                 T10888junc11-17R       CAGGGTCTGGTCCAATCAGAG                         (SEQ ID NO: 962)                 T10888junc11-17       CCAGCAATCCACACAAGAGCTCTTTATCCCCAACATCACTGTGAATAATA               GCGGATCCTATATGTGCCAAGCCCATAACTCAGCCACTGGCCTCAATAGG               ACCACAGTCACGATGATCACAGTCTCTGATTGGACCAGACCCTG            
Expression of CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic Antigen-related Cell Adhesion Molecule 6 T10888 Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name T10888junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO:962) in Different Normal Tissues.
 
     Expression of CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6 transcripts detectable by or according to T10888 junc11-17 amplicon(s) and T10888 junc11-17F and T10888 junc11-17R was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000981, (SEQ ID NO: 1048); RPL19 amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM — 003194, (SEQ ID NO:1052); TATA amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1055)), Ubiquitin (GenBank Accession No. BC000449, (SEQ ID NO: 1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the ovary samples (Sample Nos. 18-20, Table 2 above, “Tissue samples in normal panel”) to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the ovary samples. 
     The results are described in  FIG. 11 , presenting the histogram showing the expression of T10888 transcripts which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name T10888junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO:962), in different normal tissues. Amplicon and primers are as above. 
     Description for Cluster HSECADH 
     Cluster HSECADH features 4 transcript(s) and 30 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HSECADH_T11 
                 61 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_T18 
                 62 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_T19 
                 63 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_T20 
                 64 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_0 
                 65 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_14 
                 66 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_15 
                 67 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_21 
                 68 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_22 
                 69 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_25 
                 70 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_26 
                 71 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_48 
                 72 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_52 
                 73 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_53 
                 74 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_54 
                 75 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_57 
                 76 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_60 
                 77 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_62 
                 78 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_63 
                 79 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_7 
                 80 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_1 
                 81 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_11 
                 82 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_12 
                 83 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_17 
                 84 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_18 
                 85 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_19 
                 86 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_3 
                 87 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_42 
                 88 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_45 
                 89 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_46 
                 90 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_55 
                 91 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_56 
                 92 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_58 
                 93 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_node_59 
                 94 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_P9 
                 96 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_P13 
                 97 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_P14 
                 98 
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_P15 
                 99 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Epithelial-cadherin precursor (SwissProt accession identifier CAD1_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms E-cadherin; Uvomorulin; Cadherin-1; CAM 120/80), SEQ ID NO:95, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     The variant proteins according to the present invention are variants of a known diagnostic marker, called E-Cadherin. 
     Protein Epithelial-cadherin is known or believed to have the following function(s): Cadherins are calcium dependent cell adhesion proteins. They preferentially interact with themselves in a homophilic manner in connecting cells; cadherins may thus contribute to the sorting of heterogeneous cell types. E-cadherin has a potent invasive suppressor role. It is also a ligand for integrin alpha- E/beta-7. The sequence for protein Epithelial-cadherin precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Epithelial-cadherin precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP 
                   
               
               
                 position(s) 
               
               
                 on amino 
               
               
                 acid 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 123 
                 H -&gt; Y (in diffuse gastric cancer). /FTId = VAR_001306. 
               
               
                 193 
                 T -&gt; P (in diffuse gastric cancer). /FTId = VAR_001307. 
               
               
                 418-423 
                 Missing (in gastric carcinoma). /FTId = VAR_001313. 
               
               
                 463 
                 E -&gt; Q (in diffuse gastric cancer). /FTId = VAR_001314. 
               
               
                 470 
                 T -&gt; I. /FTId = VAR_001315. 
               
               
                 473 
                 V -&gt; D (in diffuse gastric cancer). /FTId = VAR_001317. 
               
               
                 487 
                 V -&gt; A (in HDGC). /FTId = VAR_008713. 
               
               
                 592 
                 A -&gt; T (in thyroid cancer; may play a role in colorectal 
               
               
                   
                 carcinogenesis). /FTId = VAR_001318. 
               
               
                 598 
                 R -&gt; Q (in diffuse gastric cancer). /FTId = VAR_001319. 
               
               
                 617 
                 A -&gt; T (in endometrial cancer; loss of heterozygosity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_001320. 
               
               
                 711 
                 L -&gt; V (in endometrial cancer). /FTId = VAR_001321. 
               
               
                 838 
                 S -&gt; G (in ovarian cancer; loss of heterozygosity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_001322. 
               
               
                 244 
                 D -&gt; G (in HDGC). /FTId = VAR_008712. 
               
               
                  10 
                 A -&gt; G 
               
               
                 16-51 
                 QVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRV -&gt; 
               
               
                   
                 RSPLGSQERSPPPCLTRELHVHGAPAPPEKRPR 
               
               
                 68-75 
                 YFSLDTRF -&gt; IFLTPIP 
               
               
                  95-102 
                 QIHFLVYA -&gt; TDPFLGLR 
               
               
                 483 
                 A -&gt; G 
               
               
                 530 
                 A -&gt; R 
               
               
                 543 
                 S -&gt; F 
               
               
                 615 
                 I -&gt; H 
               
               
                 634-636 
                 ASA -&gt; RVP 
               
               
                 868 
                 R -&gt; P 
               
               
                 270 
                 S -&gt; A (may contribute to prostate cancer). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013970. 
               
               
                 882 
                 D -&gt; H 
               
               
                 274-277 
                 Missing (in gastric adenocarcinoma). /FTId = VAR_001308. 
               
               
                 315 
                 N -&gt; S (in lobular breast carcinoma). /FTId = VAR_001309. 
               
               
                 336 
                 E -&gt; D. /FTId = VAR_001310. 
               
               
                 340 
                 T -&gt; A (in HDGC and colorectal cancer). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_013971. 
               
               
                 370 
                 D -&gt; A (in diffuse gastric cancer). /FTId = VAR_001311. 
               
               
                 400 
                 Missing (in gastric carcinoma; loss of heterozygosity). 
               
               
                   
                 /FTId = VAR_001312. 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein Epithelial-cadherin localization is believed to be Type I membrane protein. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: cell adhesion; homophilic cell adhesion, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; calcium binding; protein binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and membrane; integral membrane protein, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremB1 Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     Cluster HSECADH can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the right hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 12  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 12  and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues and ovarian carcinoma. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 bladder 
                 41 
               
               
                   
                 brain 
                 3 
               
               
                   
                 colon 
                 299 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 190 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 67 
               
               
                   
                 head and neck 
                 10 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 103 
               
               
                   
                 liver 
                 9 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 93 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 52 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 105 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 279 
               
               
                   
                 skin 
                 457 
               
               
                   
                 stomach 
                 659 
               
               
                   
                 Thyroid 
                 64 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 118 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 bladder 
                 3.9e−01 
                 3.4e−01 
                 4.1e−01 
                 1.7 
                 3.8e−01 
                 1.7 
               
               
                 brain 
                 3.7e−01 
                 4.9e−01 
                 1 
                 1.4 
                 1 
                 1.0 
               
               
                 colon 
                 6.6e−01 
                 7.4e−01 
                 9.5e−01 
                 0.6 
                 9.3e−01 
                 0.5 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 1.3e−01 
                 6.8e−01 
                 9.5e−01 
                 0.8 
                 1 
                 0.5 
               
               
                 general 
                 1.6e−06 
                 1.5e−03 
                 6.3e−05 
                 1.5 
                 5.6e−01 
                 0.9 
               
               
                 head and neck 
                 1.5e−01 
                 2.7e−01 
                 4.6e−01 
                 2.1 
                 7.5e−01 
                 1.2 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 8.3e−01 
                 8.7e−01 
                 9.9e−01 
                 0.4 
                 1 
                 0.3 
               
               
                 liver 
                 4.4e−01 
                 6.9e−01 
                 1 
                 1.7 
                 6.9e−01 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 lung 
                 7.2e−01 
                 8.8e−01 
                 7.5e−01 
                 0.9 
                 9.9e−01 
                 0.4 
               
               
                 breast 
                 7.5e−02 
                 1.1e−01 
                 3.1e−01 
                 1.7 
                 5.1e−01 
                 1.2 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 4.5e−02 
                 3.6e−02 
                 4.7e−03 
                 3.8 
                 1.4e−02 
                 3.5 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 5.5e−01 
                 6.5e−01 
                 2.4e−01 
                 0.9 
                 5.2e−01 
                 0.7 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 8.1e−01 
                 8.5e−01 
                 6.4e−01 
                 0.8 
                 9.0e−01 
                 0.6 
               
               
                 skin 
                 5.7e−01 
                 7.4e−01 
                 1 
                 0.0 
                 1 
                 0.1 
               
               
                 stomach 
                 2.2e−01 
                 5.2e−01 
                 1 
                 0.2 
                 1 
                 0.1 
               
               
                 Thyroid 
                 5.5e−01 
                 5.5e−01 
                 4.4e−01 
                 1.6 
                 4.4e−01 
                 1.6 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 5.0e−02 
                 2.4e−01 
                 1.0e−01 
                 1.3 
                 5.8e−01 
                 0.8 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HSECADH features 4 transcript(s), which were listed in able 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Epithelial-cadherin precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). An alignment is given to the known protein (Epithelial-cadherin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) and Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963) (SEQ ID NO:963): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGR               VLGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLV               YAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLR               RQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTP               PVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDPMEILI               TVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-274 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-274 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) corresponding to amino acids 275-322 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1118) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 96) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 HSECADH_P9. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Comparison report between HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) and Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964) (SEQ ID NO:964): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGR               VLGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLV               YAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLR               RQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTP               PVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDPMEILI               TVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-274 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-274 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) corresponding to amino acids 275-322 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1118) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 96) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 HSECADH_P9. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Comparison report between HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) and CAD_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGR               VLGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLV               YAWDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLR               RQKRDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTP               PVGVFIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDPMEILI               TVTDQNDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-274 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-274 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG (SEQ ID NO: 1118) corresponding to amino acids 275-322 of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1118) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 TACRSRIANSCHSGDSWRNSCFANSDSAALAVSSEESGGQRALTAPRG 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 96) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 HSECADH_P9. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 127 
                 P -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 141 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 276 
                 A -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 125 and ends at position 1090. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 71 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 469 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1487 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1556 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1556 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1556 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1603 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1604 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1688 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1712 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1890 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1895 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 503 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2090 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2621 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2621 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2621 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2797 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2849 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2992 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 3027 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3029 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3134 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 545 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3211 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 3258 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3336 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 847 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 951 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1331 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1377 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1487 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1487 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62). An alignment is given to the known protein (Epithelial-cadherin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) and Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRV               LGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYA               WDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQK               RDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGV               FIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDPMEILITVTDQ               NDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNTYNAAIAYTILS               QDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRESFPTYTLVVQAADLQGEGLST               TATAVITVTDTNDNPPIFNPTT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-379 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-379 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), and a second amino acid sequence VIL corresponding to amino acids 380-382 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     Comparison report between HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) and Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRV               LGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYA               WDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQK               RDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGV               FIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDPMEILITVTDQ               NDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNTYNAAIAYTILS               QDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRESFPTYTLVVQAADLQGEGLST               TATAVITVTDTNDNPPEFNPTT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-379 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-379 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), and a second amino acid sequence VIL corresponding to amino acids 380-382 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     Comparison report between HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) and CAD1_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRV               LGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYA               WDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQK               RDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGV               FIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDPMEILITVTDQ               NDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNTYNAAIAYTILS               QDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRESFPTYTLVVQAADLQGEGLST               TATAVITVTDTNDNPPIFNPTT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-379 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-379 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), and a second amino acid sequence VIL corresponding to amino acids 380-382 of HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 127 
                 P −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 141 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 125 and ends at position 1270. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  71 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  469 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  503 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  545 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  847 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1545 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63). An alignment is given to the known protein (Epithelial-cadherin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) and Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRV               LGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYA               WDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQK               RDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGV               FIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDPMEILITVTDQ               NDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNTYNAAIAYTILS               QDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-336 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-336 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) corresponding to amino acids 337-373 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) in HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98). 
     Comparison report between HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) and Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRV               LGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYA               WDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQK               RDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGV               FIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDPMEILITVTDQ               NDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNTYNAAIAYTILS               QDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-336 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-336 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) corresponding to amino acids 337-373 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) in HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98). 
     Comparison report between HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) and CAD1_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRV               LGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYA               WDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQK               RDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGV               FIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYTLFSHAVSSNGNAVEDPMEILITVTDQ               NDNKPEFTQEVFKGSVMEGALPGTSVMEVTATDADDDVNTYNAAIAYTILS               QDPELPDKNMFTINRNTGVISVVTTGLDRE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-336 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-336 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) corresponding to amino acids 337-373 of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRGQEDPEGVEDKCVLAQSRGQSKILLGQLSVNTVMV (SEQ ID NO: 1119) in HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 127 
                 P −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 141 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 125 and ends at position 1243. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  71 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 469 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 503 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 545 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 847 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). An alignment is given to the known protein (Epithelial-cadherin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSECAD_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) and Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRV               LGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYA               WDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQK               RDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGV               FIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-229 of Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-229 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), and a second amino acid sequence VSIS corresponding to amino acids 230-233 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     Comparison report between HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) and Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRV               LGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYA               WDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQK               RDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGV               FIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-229 of Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-229 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), and a second amino acid sequence VSIS corresponding to amino acids 230-233 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     Comparison report between HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) and CAD1_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGPWSRSLSALLLLLQVSSWLCQEPEPCHPGFDAESYTFTVPRRHLERGRV               LGRVNFEDCTGRQRTAYFSLDTRFKVGTDGVITVKRPLRFHNPQIHFLVYA               WDSTYRKFSTKVTLNTVGHHHRPPPHQASVSGIQAELLTFPNSSPGLRRQK               RDWVIPPISCPENEKGPFPKNLVQIKSNKDKEGKVFYSITGQGADTPPVGV               FIIERETGWLKVTEPLDRERIATYT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-229 of CAD1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-229 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), and a second amino acid sequence VSIS corresponding to amino acids 230-233 of HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 13, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 127 
                 P −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 141 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 125 and ends at position 823. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 14 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  71 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 469 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 503 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 545 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 955 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HSECADH features 30 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 65) according to the present invention is supported by 17 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) and HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
                 1 
                 166 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62) 
                 1 
                 166 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) 
                 1 
                 166 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64) 
                 1 
                 166 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 14 (SEQ ID NO: 66) according to the present invention is supported by 40 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) and HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
                 656 
                 811 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62) 
                 656 
                 811 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) 
                 656 
                 811 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64) 
                 656 
                 811 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 15 (SEQ ID NO: 67) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64) 
                 812 
                 970 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 21 (SEQ ID NO: 68) according to the present invention is supported by 40 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62) and HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62) 
                 957 
                 1132 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) 
                 957 
                 1132 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 22 (SEQ ID NO: 69) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) 
                 1133 
                 1269 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 25 (SEQ ID NO: 70) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62) 
                 1133 
                 1261 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 26 (SEQ ID NO: 71) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62) 
                 1262 
                 1584 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 48 (SEQ ID NO: 72) according to the present invention is supported by 44 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
                 1149 
                 1292 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 52 (SEQ ID NO: 73) according to the present invention is supported by 39 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
                 1293 
                 1449 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 53 (SEQ ID NO: 74) according to the present invention is supported by 59 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 
                 1450 
                 1933 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 54 (SEQ ID NO: 75) according to the present invention is supported by 44 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 
                 1934 
                 2053 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 57 (SEQ ID NO: 76) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 
                 2241 
                 2430 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 60 (SEQ ID NO: 77) according to the present invention is supported by 260 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 
                 2504 
                 3096 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 62 (SEQ ID NO: 78) according to the present invention is supported by 173 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 28 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 
                 3097 
                 3245 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 63 (SEQ ID NO: 79) according to the present invention is supported by 162 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 
                 3246 
                 3544 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 80) according to the present invention is supported by 21 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) and HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 30 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 
                 288 
                 511 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T18 
                 288 
                 511 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 62) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T19 
                 288 
                 511 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 63) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T20 
                 288 
                 511 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 64) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 1 (SEQ ID NO: 81) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) and HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 
                 167 
                 172 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T18 
                 167 
                 172 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 62) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T19 
                 167 
                 172 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 63) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T20 
                 167 
                 172 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 64) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 11 (SEQ ID NO: 82) according to the present invention is supported by 23 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) and HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 32 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 
                 512 
                 592 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T18 
                 512 
                 592 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 62) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T19 
                 512 
                 592 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 63) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T20 
                 512 
                 592 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 64) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 12 (SEQ ID NO: 83) according to the present invention is supported by 26 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) and HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 33 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 
                 593 
                 655 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T18 
                 593 
                 655 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 62) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T19 
                 593 
                 655 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 63) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T20 
                 593 
                 655 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 64) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 17 (SEQ ID NO: 84) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62) and HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 34 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 
                 812 
                 827 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T18 
                 812 
                 827 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 62) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T19 
                 812 
                 827 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 63) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 18 (SEQ ID NO: 85) according to the present invention is supported by 41 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62) and HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 35 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 
                 828 
                 944 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T18 
                 828 
                 944 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 62) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T19 
                 828 
                 944 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 63) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 19 (SEQ ID NO: 86) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62) and HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 36 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T18 
                 945 
                 956 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 62) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T19 
                 945 
                 956 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 63) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 3 (SEQ ID NO: 87) according to the present invention is supported by 18 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61), HSECADH_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 62), HSECADH_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 63) and HSECADH_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 64). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 37 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 
                 173 
                 287 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T18 
                 173 
                 287 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 62) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T19 
                 173 
                 287 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 63) 
               
               
                 HSECADH_T20 
                 173 
                 287 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 64) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 42 (SEQ ID NO: 88) according to the present invention is supported by 43 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 38 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSECADH_T11 
                 945 
                 1017 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 61) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 45 (SEQ ID NO: 89) according to the present invention is supported by 39 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 39 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID 
                 1018 
                 1051 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 61) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 46 (SEQ ID NO: 90) according to the present invention is supported by 40 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 40 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID 
                 1052 
                 1148 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 61) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 55 (SEQ ID NO: 91) according to the present invention is supported by 36 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 41 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID 
                 2054 
                 2166 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 61) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 56 (SEQ ID NO: 92) according to the present invention is supported by 42 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 42 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID 
                 2167 
                 2240 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 61) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 58 (SEQ ID NO: 93) according to the present invention is supported by 61 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 43 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 43 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID 
                 2431 
                 2481 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 61) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSECADH_node — 59 (SEQ ID NO: 94) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 61). Table 44 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 44                  Segment location on transcripts                                     Segment   Segment               starting   ending           Transcript name   position   position                                             HSECADH_T11 (SEQ ID   2482   2503           NO: 61)                        
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
     Sequence name: /tmp/2x0I2XZlA3/JXvUszCm3O:Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963)
 
Sequence Documentation:
   Alignment of: HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96)×Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   2727.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   274           Total length:   274           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/2x0I2XZlA3/JXvUszCm3O:Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96)×Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2727.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   274           Total length:   274           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/2x0I2XZlA3/JXvUszCm3O:CAD1_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSECADH_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 96)×CAD1_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2727.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   274           Total length:   274           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/e5Y8HiBmjB/iwyb1d8ikl:Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97)×Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   3720.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   379           Total length:   379           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/e5Y8HiBmjB/iwyb1d8ikl:Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97)×Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   3720.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   379           Total length:   379           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/e5Y8HiBmjB/iwyb1d8ikl:CAD1_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSECADH_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 97)×CAD1_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   3720.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   379           Total length:   379           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/RtiX8vFyZe/iovNeRHKWU:Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98)×Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   3313.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   336           Total length:   336           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/RtiX8vFyZe/iovNeRHKWU:Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98)×Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   3313.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   336           Total length:   336           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
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         Sequence name: /tmp/RtiX8vFyZe/iovNeRHKWU:CAD1_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSECADH_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 98)×CAD1_HUMAN . . .
 
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         Sequence name: /tmp/rMRrwmuokD/1rmk2jOfgw:Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99)×Q9UII7 (SEQ ID NO: 963) . . .
 
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                                                Quality:   2289.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   229           Total length:   229           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
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         Sequence name: /tmp/rMRrwmuokD/1rmk2jOfgw:Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99)×Q9UII8 (SEQ ID NO: 964) . . .
 
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         Sequence name: /tmp/rMRrwmuokD/1rmk2jOfgw:CAD1_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSECADH_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 99)×CAD1_HUMAN . . .
 
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     Description for Cluster HUMGRP5E 
     Cluster HUMGRP5E features 2 transcript(s) and 5 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100) 
                 100 
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101) 
                 101 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_node_0 (SEQ ID NO: 102) 
                 102 
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_node_2 (SEQ ID NO: 103) 
                 103 
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_node_8 (SEQ ID NO: 104) 
                 104 
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_node_3 (SEQ ID NO: 105) 
                 105 
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_node_7 (SEQ ID NO: 106) 
                 106 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108) 
                 108 
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109) 
                 109 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Gastrin-releasing peptide precursor (SwissProt accession identifier GRP_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms GRP; GRP-10), SEQ ID NO: 107, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     Gastrin-releasing peptide is known or believed to have the following function(s): stimulates gastrin release as well as other gastrointestinal hormones. The sequence for protein Gastrin-releasing peptide precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Gastrin-releasing peptide precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 4 
                 S -&gt; R 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein Gastrin-releasing peptide localization is believed to be Secreted. 
     The previously known protein also has the following indication(s) and/or potential therapeutic use(s): Diabetes, Type II. It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: Bombesin antagonist; Insulinotropin agonist. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Anorectic/Antiobesity; Releasing hormone; Anticancer; Respiratory; Antidiabetic. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: signal transduction; neuropeptide signaling pathway, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; growth factor, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and secreted, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremB1 Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     As noted above, cluster HUMGRP5E features 2 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Gastrin-releasing peptide precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100). An alignment is given to the known protein (Gastrin-releasing peptide precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108) and GRP_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRGSELPLVLLALVLCLAPRGRAVPLPAGGGTVLTKMYPRGNHWAVGHLMG               KKSTGESSSVSERGSLKQQLREYIRWEEAARNLLGLIEAKENRNHQPPQPK               ALGNQQPSWDSEDSSNFKDVGSKGK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-127 of GRP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-127 of HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to GSQREGRNPQLNQQ corresponding to amino acids 135-148 of GRP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 128-141 of HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 127−x to 127; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 128+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 5, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 4 
                 S -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 622 and ends at position 1044. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 6 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 541 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 542 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 631 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 672 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1340 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1340 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1341 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1341 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101). An alignment is given to the known protein (Gastrin-releasing peptide precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109) and GRP_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRGSELPLVLLALVLCLAPRGRAVPLPAGGGTVLTKMYPRGNHWAVGHLMG               KKSTGESSSVSERGSLKQQLREYIRWEEAARNLLGLIEAKENRNHQPPQPK               ALGNQQPSWDSEDSSNFDKVGSKGK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-127 of GRP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-127 of HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DSLLQVLNVKEGTPS (SEQ ID NO: 1125) corresponding to amino acids 128-142 of HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DSLLQVLNVKEGTPS (SEQ ID NO: 1125) in HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 4 
                 S -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 622 and ends at position 1047. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 541 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 542 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 631 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 672 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1354 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1354 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1355 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1355 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HUMGRP5E features 5 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster HUMGRP5E_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 102) according to the present invention is supported by 21 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100) and HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101). Table 9 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 760 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 100) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 760 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 101) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMGRP5E_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 103) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100) and HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101). Table 10 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 761 
                 984 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 100) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 761 
                 984 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 101) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMGRP5E node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 104) according to the present invention is supported by 26 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100) and HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101). Table 11 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 1004 
                 1362 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 100) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 1018 
                 1376 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 101) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment or the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster HUMGRP5E_node — 3 (SEQ ID NO: 105) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 100) and HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 985 
                 1003 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 100) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 985 
                 1003 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 101) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMGRP5E_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 106) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 101). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 13                  Segment location on transcripts                                     Segment   Segment               starting   ending           Transcript name   position   position                       HUMGRP5E_T5 (SEQ ID   1004   1017           NO: 101)                        
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
     Sequence name: /tmp/412zs2mwyT/B0wjOUAX0d:GRP_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
   Alignment of: HUMGRP5E_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 108)×GRP_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   1291.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   141           Total length:   148           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   95.27           Total Percent Identity:   95.27           Gaps:   1                        
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         Sequence name: /tmp/1me9ldnvfv/KbP5io8PtU:GRP_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HUMGRP5E_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 109)×GRP_HUMAN . . .
 
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                                                Quality:   1248.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   127           Total length:   127           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
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Expression of GRP_HUMAN—Gastrin-releasing Peptide HUMGRP5E Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name HUMGRP5E Junc3-7 (SEQ ID NO:967) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues
 
     Expression of GRP_HUMAN—gastrin-releasing peptide transcripts detectable by or according to junc3-7, HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7 amplicon(s) (SEQ ID NO:967) and HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7F (SEQ ID NO:965) and HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7R (SEQ ID NO:966) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO: 1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1043) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)), GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO:1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample No 45-48, 71 Table 1 above, “Tissue samples in testing panel”), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. 
       FIG. 13  is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated GRP_HUMAN—gastrin-releasing peptide transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. Values represent the average of duplicate experiments. Error bars indicate the minimal and maximal values obtained). As is evident from  FIG. 13 , the expression of GRP_HUMAN—gastrin-releasing peptide transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in several cancer samples was higher in several cancerous samples than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample No. 45, 47-48, 71 Table 1 above, “Tissue samples in testing panel”) and including benign samples (samples No. 57-62 Table 1 above, “Tissue samples in testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 5 fold was found in 13 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples. 
     Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7F (SEQ ID NO:965) forward primer; and HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7R (SEQ ID NO:966) reverse primer. 
     The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7 (SEQ ID NO:967). 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 965)                 HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7F       ACCAGCCACCTCAACCCA                         (SEQ ID NO: 966)                 HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7R       CTGGAGCAGAGAGTCTTTGCCT                         (SEQ ID NO: 967)                 HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7       ACCAGCCACCTCAACCCAAGGCCCTGGGCAATCAGCAGCCTTCGTGGGAT               TCAGAGGATAGCAGCAACTTCAAAGATGTAGGTTCAAAAGGCAAAGACTC               TCTGCTCCAG            
Expression of GRP_HUMAN—Gastrin-releasing PeptideHUMGRP5E Transcripts, which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name HUMGRP5E junc3-7 (SEQ ID NO:967) in Different Normal Tissues.
 
     Expression of GRP_HUMAN—gastrin-releasing peptide transcripts detectable by or according to HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7 amplicon(s) (SEQ ID NO:967) and HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7F (SEQ ID NO:965) and HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7R (SEQ ID NO:966) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000981, (SEQ ID NO:1048); RPL19 amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM — 003194, (SEQ ID NO: 1052); TATA amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1055)), Ubiquitin (GenBank Accession No. BC000449, (SEQ ID NO: 1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the breast samples (Sample Nos. 33-35 above), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the breast samples. 
     The results are described in  FIG. 14 , presenting the histogram showing the expression of HUMGRP5E transcripts, which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name HUMGRP5Ejunc3-7(SEQ ID NO:967), in different normal tissues. Primers and amplicons are as above. 
     Description for Cluster R11723 
     Cluster R11723 features 6 transcript(s) and 26 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                 110 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T17 
                 111 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T19 
                 112 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T20 
                 113 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 114 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 115 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_13 
                 116 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_16 
                 117 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_19 
                 118 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_2 
                 119 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_22 
                 120 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_31 
                 121 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_10 
                 122 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_11 
                 123 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_15 
                 124 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_18 
                 125 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_20 
                 126 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_21 
                 127 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_23 
                 128 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_24 
                 129 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_25 
                 130 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_26 
                 131 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_27 
                 132 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_28 
                 133 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_29 
                 134 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_3 
                 135 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_30 
                 136 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_4 
                 137 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_5 
                 138 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_6 
                 139 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_7 
                 140 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_node_8 
                 141 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_P2 
                 142 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_P6 
                 143 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_P7 
                 144 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_P13 
                 145 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_P10 
                 146 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Cluster R11723 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the right hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 15  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 15  and Table 4. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues and kidney malignant tumors. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 adrenal 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 brain 
                 30 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 3 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 17 
               
               
                   
                 head and neck 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 10 
               
               
                   
                 skin 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 adrenal 
                 4.2e−01 
                 4.6e−01 
                 4.6e−01 
                 2.2 
                 5.3e−01 
                 1.9 
               
               
                 brain 
                 2.2e−01 
                 2.0e−01 
                 1.2e−02 
                 2.8 
                 5.0e−02 
                 2.0 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 3.0e−05 
                 6.3e−05 
                 1.8e−05 
                 6.3 
                 3.4e−06 
                 6.4 
               
               
                 general 
                 7.2e−03 
                 4.0e−02 
                 1.3e−04 
                 2.1 
                 1.1e−03 
                 1.7 
               
               
                 head and neck 
                 1 
                 5.0e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 7.5e−01 
                 1.3 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 1.5e−01 
                 2.4e−01 
                 4.4e−03 
                 5.4 
                 2.8e−02 
                 3.6 
               
               
                 lung 
                 1.2e−01 
                 1.6e−01 
                 1 
                 1.6 
                 1 
                 1.3 
               
               
                 breast 
                 5.9e−01 
                 4.4e−01 
                 1 
                 1.1 
                 6.8e−01 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 1.6e−02 
                 1.3e−02 
                 1.0e−01 
                 3.8 
                 7.0e−02 
                 3.5 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 5.5e−01 
                 2.0e−01 
                 3.9e−01 
                 1.9 
                 1.4e−01 
                 2.7 
               
               
                 skin 
                 1 
                 4.4e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 1.9e−02 
                 2.1 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 1.5e−02 
                 5.4e−02 
                 1.9e−01 
                 3.1 
                 1.4e−01 
                 2.5 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     It should be noted that the variants of this cluster are variants of the hypothetical protein PSECO 181 (referred to herein as “PSEC”). Furthermore, use of the known protein (WT protein) for detection of ovarian cancer, alone or in combination with one or more variants of this cluster and/or of any other cluster and/or of any known marker, also comprises an embodiment of the present invention. As described in greater detail below, in ovarian cancer, the variants of the present invention show a similar expression patter to that of PSEC, except that at least one variant shows greater overexpression than PSEC in ovarian cancer. 
     As noted above, cluster R11723 features 6 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 142) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 142) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 142) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP 
                   
                   
               
               
                 position(s) 
               
               
                 on amino 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 acid 
                 amino 
                 known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 acid(s) 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 107 
                 H -&gt; P 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 70 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 70 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 142) is encoded by the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 1716 and ends at position 2051. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 142) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP 
                   
                   
               
               
                 position on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 nucleotide 
                 nucleic 
                 known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 1231 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1278 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1923 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1923 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2035 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2048 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2057 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) and Q8IXM0 (SEQ ID NO: 968) (SEQ ID NO:968): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQ               DMCQKEVMEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAGSPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKA               GAVGGGV (SEQ ID NO: 1126)            
corresponding to amino acids 1-110 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    MYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHEHPPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLR               EGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSHDPPNLVGHPAYGQCHNNQPWADTSR               RERQRKEKHSMRTQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-112 of Q8IXM0 (SEQ ID NO: 968), which also corresponds to amino acids 111-222 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1126) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNV 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 QDMCQKEVMEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAGSPCRGLAPGREEQRALH 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 KAGAVGGGVR 
               
               
                 of 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 143) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 R11723_PEA_1_P6. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Comparison report between R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) and Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969) (SEQ ID NO:969): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVN               VQDMCQKEVMEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLH               EHPPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGR               SHDPPNLVGHPAYGQCHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ                (SEQ ID NO: 1127)            
corresponding to amino acids 84-222 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1127) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHE 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HPPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSH 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 DPPNLVGHPAYGQCHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 143) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 R11723_PEA_1_P6. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Comparison report between R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) and Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970) (SEQ ID NO:970): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVN               VQDMCQKEVMEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLH               EHPPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGR               SHDPPNLVGHPAYGQCHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ               (SEQ ID NO: 1127)            
corresponding to amino acids 84-222 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1127) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHE 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HPPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSH 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 DPPNLVGHPAYGQCHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 143) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 R11723_PEA_1_P6. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Comparison report between R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) and BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971) (SEQ ID NO:971): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVN               VQDMCQKEVMEQSAGIMYRKSCASSAACLIASAG            
corresponding to amino acids 24-106 of BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-83 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLH               EHPPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGR               SHDPPNLVGHPAYGQCHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTP               (SEQ ID NO: 1127)            
corresponding to amino acids 84-222 of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1127) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 SPCRGLAPGREEQRALHKAGAVGGGVRMYAQALLVVGVLQRQAAAQHLHE 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HPPKLLRGHRVQERVDDRAEVEKRLREGEEDHVRPEVGPRPVVLGFGRSH 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 DPPNLVGHPAYGQCHNNQPWADTSRRERQRKEKHSMRTQ 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 143) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 R11723_PEA_1_P6. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP 
                   
                   
               
               
                 position(s) 
               
               
                 on amino 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 acid 
                 amino 
                 known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 acid(s) 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 180 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 180 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 217 
                 H -&gt; P 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) is encoded by the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 434 and ends at position 1099. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP 
                   
                   
               
               
                 position on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 nucleotide 
                 nucleic 
                 known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 971 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 971 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1083 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1096 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1105 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) R11723_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) and Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVN               VQDMCQKEVMEQSAG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-64 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-64 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first an amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144). 
     Comparison report between R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) and Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVN               VQDMCQKEVMEQSAG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-64 of Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-64 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first and s amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144). 
     Comparison report between R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) and BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972) (SEQ ID NO:972): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) corresponding to amino acids 1-5 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to IAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEVMEQSAG corresponding to amino acids 22-80 of BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972), which also corresponds to amino acids 6-64 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order. 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144). 
     3. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144). 
     Comparison report between R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) and BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVN               VQDMCQKEVMEQSAG            
corresponding to amino acids 24-87 of BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-64 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) corresponding to amino acids 65-93 of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SHCVTRLECSGTISAHCNLCLPGSNDHPT (SEQ ID NO: 1128) in R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 10, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP 
                   
                   
               
               
                 position(s) 
               
               
                 on amino 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 acid 
                 amino 
                 known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 acid(s) 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 67 
                 C -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) is encoded by the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript R11723_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 434 and ends at position 712. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP 
                   
                   
               
               
                 position on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 nucleotide 
                 nucleic 
                 known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 625 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 633 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1303 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) 19 and R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between R11723_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145) and Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVN               VQDMCQKEVMEQSA            
corresponding to amino acids 1-63 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DTKRTNTLLFEMRHFAKQLTT (SEQ ID NO: 1130) corresponding to amino acids 64-84 of R11723_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), wherein said first and secon acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DTKRTNTLLFEMRHFAKQLTT (SEQ ID NO: 1130) in R11723_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145) is encoded by the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), for which the sequence(s) is/are given a the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript R11723_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 434 and ends at position 685. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP 
                   
                   
               
               
                 position on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 nucleotide 
                 nucleic 
                 known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 778 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 786 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1456 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) R11723_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) and Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVN               VQDMCQKEVMEOSA            
corresponding to amino acids 1-63 of Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146). 
     Comparison report between R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) and Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTV               NVQDMCQKEVMEQSA            
corresponding to amino acids 1-63 of Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146). 
     Comparison report between R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) and BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) corresponding to amino acids 1-5 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to IAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTVNVQDMCQKEVMEQSA corresponding to amino acids 22-79 of BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972), which also corresponds to amino acids 6-63 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order. 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MWVLG (SEQ ID NO: 1129) of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146). 
     3. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146). 
     Comparison report between R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) and BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MWVLGIAATFCGLFLLPGFALQIQCYQCEEFQLNNDCSSPEFIVNCTV               NVQDMCQKEVMEQSA            
corresponding to amino acids 24-86 of BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-63 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) corresponding to amino acids 64-90 of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), wherein said first and amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DRVSLCHEAGVQWNNFSTLQPLPPRLK (SEQ ID NO: 1131) in R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 13, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP 
                   
                   
               
               
                 position(s) 
               
               
                 on amino 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 acid 
                 amino 
                 known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 acid(s) 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 66 
                 V -&gt; F 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) is encoded by the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript R11723_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 434 and ends at position 703. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 14 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  629 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  637 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1307 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster R11723 features 26 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 13 (SEQ ID NO: 116) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T19 
                 624 
                 776 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 112) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 624 
                 776 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 658 
                 810 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 16 (SEQ ID NO: 117) according to the present invention is supported by 3 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112) and R11723_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T17 
                 624 
                 1367 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 111) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T19 
                 777 
                 1520 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 112) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T20 
                 628 
                 1371 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 113) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 19 (SEQ ID NO: 118) according to the present invention is supported by 45 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 835 
                 1008 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 869 
                 1042 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 119) according to the present invention is supported by 29 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA — 1 —T 5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                 1 
                 309 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T17 
                 1 
                 309 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 111) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T19 
                 1 
                 309 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 112) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T20 
                 1 
                 309 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 113) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 1 
                 309 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 1 
                 309 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 22 (SEQ ID NO: 120) according to the present invention is supported by 65 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 1083 
                 1569 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 1117 
                 1603 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 31 (SEQ ID NO: 121) according to the present invention is supported by 70 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript (it should be noted that these transcripts show alternative polyadenylation). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                 1060 
                 1295 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 1978 
                 2213 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 2012 
                 2247 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 10 (SEQ ID NO. 122) according to the present invention is supported by 38 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                 486 
                 529 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T17 
                 486 
                 529 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 111) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T19 
                 486 
                 529 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 112) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T20 
                 486 
                 529 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 113) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 486 
                 529 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 520 
                 563 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 11 (SEQ ID NO: 123) according to the present invention is supported by 42 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                 530 
                 623 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T17 
                 530 
                 623 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 111) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T19 
                 530 
                 623 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 112) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T20 
                 530 
                 623 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 113) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 530 
                 623 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 564 
                 657 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 15 (SEQ ID NO: 124) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T20 
                 624 
                 627 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 113) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 18 (SEQ ID NO: 125) according to the present invention is supported by 40 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                 624 
                 681 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 777 
                 834 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 811 
                 868 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 20 (SEQ ID NO: 126) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 1009 
                 1019 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 1043 
                 1053 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 21 (SEQ ID NO: 127) according to the present invention is supported by 36 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 1020 
                 1082 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 1054 
                 1116 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 23 (SEQ ID NO: 128) according to the present invention is supported by 39 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 1570 
                 1599 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 1604 
                 1633 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 24 (SEQ ID NO: 129) according to the present invention is supported by 51 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 28 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                  682 
                  765 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 1600 
                 1683 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 1634 
                 1717 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 25 (SEQ ID NO: 130) according to the present invention is supported by 54 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                  766 
                  791 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 1684 
                 1709 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 1718 
                 1743 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 26 (SEQ ID NO: 131) according to the present invention is supported by 62 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 30 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                  792 
                  904 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 1710 
                 1822 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 1744 
                 1856 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 27 (SEQ ID NO: 132) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                  905 
                  986 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 1823 
                 1904 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 1857 
                 1938 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 28 (SEQ ID NO: 133) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 32 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                  987 
                 1010 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 1905 
                 1928 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 1939 
                 1962 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 29 (SEQ ID NO: 134) according to the present invention is supported by 69 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 33 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                 1011 
                 1038 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 1929 
                 1956 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 1963 
                 1990 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 3 (SEQ ID NO: 135) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 34 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                 310 
                 319 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T17 
                 310 
                 319 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 111) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T19 
                 310 
                 319 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 112) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T20 
                 310 
                 319 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 113) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 310 
                 319 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 310 
                 319 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 30 (SEQ ID NO: 136) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 35 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                 1039 
                 1059 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 1957 
                 1977 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 1991 
                 2011 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 137) according to the present invention is supported by 25 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 36 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                 320 
                 371 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T17 
                 320 
                 371 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 111) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T19 
                 320 
                 371 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 112) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T20 
                 320 
                 371 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 113) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 320 
                 371 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 320 
                 371 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 5 (SEQ ID NO: 138) according to the present invention is supported by 26 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 37 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                 372 
                 414 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T17 
                 372 
                 414 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 111) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T19 
                 372 
                 414 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 112) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T20 
                 372 
                 414 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 113) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 372 
                 414 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 372 
                 414 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 139) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 38 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                 415 
                 446 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T17 
                 415 
                 446 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 111) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T19 
                 415 
                 446 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 112) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T20 
                 415 
                 446 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 113) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 415 
                 446 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 415 
                 446 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 140) according to the present invention is supported by 29 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 110), R11723_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 111), R11723_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 112), R11723_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 113), R11723_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 114) and R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 39 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T15 
                 447 
                 485 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 110) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T17 
                 447 
                 485 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 111) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T19 
                 447 
                 485 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 112) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T20 
                 447 
                 485 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 113) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T5 
                 447 
                 485 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 114) 
               
               
                   
                 R11723_PEA_1_T6 
                 447 
                 485 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 115) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster R11723_PEA — 1_node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 141) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): R11723_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 115). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 40                  Segment location on transcripts                                     Segment   Segment           Transcript name   starting position   ending position                       R11723_PEA_1_T6   486   519           (SEQ ID NO: 115)                        
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
     Sequence name: /tmp/gp6eQTLWqk/mFtjUpUzhb:Q8IXM0 (SEQ ID NO: 968)
 
Sequence Documentation:
   Alignment of: R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143)×Q8IXM0 (SEQ ID NO: 968) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   1128.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   112           Total length:   112           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/gp6eQTLWqk/mFtjUpUzhb:Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143)×Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   835.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   83           Total length:   83           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/gp6eQTLWqk/mFtjUpUzhb:Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143)×Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   835.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   83           Total length:   83           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/gp6eQTLWqk/mFtjUpUzhb:BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: R11723_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 143)×BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   835.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   83           Total length:   83           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/VXjdFlzdBX/bexTxTh0Th:Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144)×Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   654.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   64           Total length:   64           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/VXjdFlzdBX/bexTxTh0Th:Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144)×Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   654.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   64           Total length:   64           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/VXjdFlzdBX/bexTxTh0Th:BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144)×BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972).
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   600.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   59           Total length:   59           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/VXjdFlzdBX/bexTxTh0Th:BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: R11723_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 144)×BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   654.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   64           Total length:   64           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/OLMSexEmIh/pc7Z7XmlYR:Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146)×Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   645.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   63           Total length:   63           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/OLMSexEmIh/pc7Z7Xm1YR:Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146)×Q8N2G4 (SEQ ID NO: 970) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   645.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   63           Total length:   63           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/OLMSexEmIh/pc7Z7Xm1YR:BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146)×BAC85273 (SEQ ID NO: 972) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   591.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   58           Total length:   58           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
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         Sequence name: /tmp/OLMSexEmIh/pc7Z7Xm1YR:BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: R11723_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 146)×BAC85518 (SEQ ID NO: 971) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   645.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   63           Total length:   63           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Alignment of: R11723 PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 145)×Q96AC2 (SEQ ID NO: 969) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   645.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   63           Total length:   63           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Expression of R11723 Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence R11723 seg13 (SEQ ID NO:975) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues
 
     Expression of transcripts detectable by or according to seg13, R11723seg13 amplicon(s) (SEQ ID NO:975) and R11723seg13F (SEQ ID NO:973) and R11723seg13R (SEQ ID NO:974) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1043)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO: 1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”, above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. 
       FIG. 16  is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal PM samples. Values represent the average of duplicate experiments. Error bars indicate the minimal and maximal values obtained. 
     As is evident from  FIG. 16 , the expression of transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 5 fold was found in 23 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples, 
     Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below. 
     The P value for the difference in the expression levels of transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 4.76E−04. 
     Threshold of 5 fold overexpression was found to differentiate between cancer and normal samples with P value of 2.48E−02 as checked by exact fisher test. The above values demonstrate statistical significance of the results. 
     Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair R11723seg1F forward primer; and R11723seg13R (SEQ ID NO:974) reverse primer. 
     The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: R11723seg13 (SEQ ID NO:975). 
                    R11723seg13F (SEQ ID NO: 973)-       ACACTAAAAGAACAAACACCTTGCTC               R11723seg13R (SEQ ID NO: 974)-       TCCTCAGAAGGCACATGAAAGA               R11723seg13 (SEQ ID NO: 975)-       ACACTAAAAGAACAAACACCTTGCTCTTCGAGATGAGACATTTTGCCAAG               CAGTTGACCACTTAGTTCTCAAGAAGCAACTATCTCTTTCATGTGCCTTC               TGAGGA            
Expression of R11723 Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name R11723seg13 (SEQ ID NO:975) in Different Normal Tissues
 
     Expression of R11723 transcripts detectable by or according to R11723seg13 amplicon (SEQ ID NO:975) and R11723seg13F (SEQ ID NO:973), R11723seg13R (SEQ ID NO:974) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000981, (SEQ ID NO:1048); RPL19 amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM — 003194, (SEQ ID NO:1052); TATA amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1055)), Ubiquitin(GenBank Accession No. BC000449, (SEQ ID NO:1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the ovary samples (Sample Nos. 18-20, Table 2 above, “Tissue samples in normal panel”), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the ovary samples. 
     The results are described in  FIG. 17 , presenting the histogram showing the expression of R11723 transcripts, which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name R11723seg13 (SEQ ID NO:975), in different normal tissues. Primers and amplicon are as above. 
     Expression of R11723 Transcripts, which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence R11723junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO:978) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues 
     Expression of transcripts detectable by or according to junc11-18 R11723junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO:978) amplicon and R11723junc11-18F (SEQ ID NO:976) and R1172junc11-18R (SEQ ID NO:977) primers was measured by real time PCR (It should be noted that the variants of this cluster are variants of the hypothetical protein PSEC0181 (referred to herein as “PSEC”). Furthermore, use of the known protein (WT protein) for detection of ovarian cancer, alone or in combination with one or more variants of this cluster and/or of any other cluster and/or of any known marker, also comprises an embodiment of the present invention). In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1043)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO:1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos 45-48, 71, Table 1, above: “Tissue samples in ovarian cancer testing panel”), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. 
       FIG. 18  is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. Values represent the average of duplicate experiments. Error bars indicate the minimal and maximal values obtained. 
     As is evident from  FIG. 18 , the expression of transcripts detectable by the above amplicon in cancer samples was higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos 45-48, 71 Table 1, “Tissue samples in ovarian cancer testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 5 fold was found in 23 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples. 
     Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair R11723junc11-18F (SEQ ID NO:976) forward primer; and R11723junc11-18R (SEQ ID NO:977) reverse primer. 
     The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: R11723junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO:978). 
                    R11723junc11-18F (SEQ ID NO: 976)-       AGTGATGGAGCAAAGTGCCG               R11723 junc11-18R (SEQ ID NO: 977)-       CAGCAGCTGATGCAAACTGAG               R11723 junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO: 978)-       AGTGATGGAGCAAAGTGCCGGGATCATGTACCGCAAGTCCTGTGCATCAT               CAGCGGCCTGTCTCATCGCCTCTGCCGGGTACCAGTCCTTCTGCTCCCCA               GGGAAACTGAACTCAGTTTGCATCAGCTGCTG            
Expression of R11723 Transcripts, which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name R11723junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO:978) in Different Normal Tissues
 
     Expression of R11723 transcripts detectable by or according to R11723seg13 (SEQ ID NO:978) amplicon and R11723junc11-18F (SEQ ID NO:976), R11723junc11-18R (SEQ ID NO:977) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes- RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000981, (SEQ ID NO:1048); RPL19 amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM — 003194, (SEQ ID NO:1052); TATA amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1055)), UBC (GenBank Accession No. BC000449, (SEQ ID NO:1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the ovary samples (Sample Nos. 18-20 Table 2 above: “Tissue samples in normal panel”), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the ovary samples. 
     The results are described in  FIG. 19 , presenting the histogram showing the expression of R11723 transcripts, which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name R11723 junc11-18 (SEQ ID NO:978), in different normal tissues. Amplicon and primers are as above. 
     Description for Cluster D56406 
     Cluster D56406 features 3 transcript(s) and 10 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_T3 
                 147 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_T6 
                 148 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_T7 
                 149 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_0 
                 150 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_13 
                 151 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_11 
                 152 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_2 
                 153 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_3 
                 154 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_5 
                 155 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_6 
                 156 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_7 
                 157 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_8 
                 158 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_node_9 
                 159 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_P2 
                 161 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_P5 
                 162 
               
               
                   
                 D56406_PEA_1_P6 
                 163 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor [Contains: Large neuromedin N (NmN-125); Neuromedin N (NmN) (NN); Neurotensin (NT); Tail peptide] (SwissProt accession identifier NEUT_HUMAN), SEQ ID NO: 160, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     Protein Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Neurotensin may play an endocrine or paracrine role in the regulation of fat metabolism. It causes contraction of smooth muscle. The sequence for protein Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor [Contains: Large neuromedin N (NmN-125); Neuromedin N (NmN) (NN); Neurotensin (NT); Tail peptide] amino acid sequence”. Protein Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor localization is believed to be secreted; packaged within secretory vesicles. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: signal transduction, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; neuropeptide hormone, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular; soluble fraction, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     As noted above, cluster D56406 features 3 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) D56406_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147). An alignment is given to the known protein (Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161) and NEUT_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MMAGMKIQLVCMLLLAFSSWSLCSDSEEEMKALEADFLTNMHTSKISKA               HVPSWKMTLLNVCSLVNNLNSPAEETGEVHEEELVARRKLPTALDGFSL               EAMLTIYQLHKICHSRAFQHWE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-120 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-120 of D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), second amino acid se being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence ARWLTPVIPALWEAETGGSRGQEMETIPANT (SEQ ID NO: 1141) corresponding to amino acids 121-151 of D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to LIQEDILDTGNDKNGKEEVIKRKIPYILKRQLYENKPRRPYILKRDSYYY corresponding to amino acids 121-170 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 152-201 of D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for ARWLTPVIPALWEAETGGSRGQEMETIPANT (SEQ ID NO: 1141), corresponding to D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 4, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 30 
                 M -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 44 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 84 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 84 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161) is encoded by the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript D56406_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 106 and ends at position 708. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 5 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 94 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 95 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 858 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 103 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 193 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 235 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 339 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 356 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 356 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 417 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 757 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein D56406_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) D56406_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148). An alignment is given to the known protein (Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between D56406_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162) and NEUT_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for D56406_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MMAGMKIQLVCMLLLAFSSWSLC corresponding to amino acids 1-23 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-23 of D56406_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    SEEEMKALEADFLTNMHTSKISKAHVPSWKMTLLNVCSLVNNLNSPAEE               TGEVHEEELVARRKLPTALDGFSLEAMLTIYQLHKICHSRAFQHWELIQ               EDILDTGNDKNGKEEVIKRKIPYLIKRQLYENKPRRPYILKRDSYYY            
corresponding to amino acids 26-170 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 24-168 of D56406_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of D56406_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise CS, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 23−x to 23; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 24+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein D56406_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein D56406_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 28 
                 M -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 42 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 82 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 82 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein D56406_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162) is encoded by the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript D56406_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 106 and ends at position 609. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein D56406_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 94 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 95 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 759 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 806 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1014 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1178 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 103 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 187 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 229 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 333 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 350 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 350 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 411 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 658 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein D56406_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) D56406_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 149). An alignment is given to the known protein (Neurotensin/neuromedin N precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between D56406_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163) and NEUT_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for D56406_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MMAGMKIQLVCMLLLAFSSWSLCSDSEEEMKALEADFLTNMHTSK corresponding to amino acids 1-45 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-45 of D56406_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to LIQEDILDTGNDKNGKEEVIKRKIPYILKRQLYENKPRRPYILKRDSYYY corresponding to amino acids 121-170 of NEUT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 46-95 of D56406_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), wherein said first and second a acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order. 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of D56406_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KL, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 45−x to 45; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 46+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein D56406_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein D56406_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 30 
                 M -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 44 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein D56406_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163) is encoded by the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 149), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript D56406_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 149) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 106 and ends at position 390. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein D56406_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 94 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 95 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 103 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 193 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 235 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 439 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 540 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 587 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 795 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 959 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster D56406 features 10 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster D56406_PEA — 1_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 150) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147), D56406_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148) and D56406_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 149). Table 10 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 178 
               
               
                 NO: 147) 
               
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 178 
               
               
                 NO: 148) 
               
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 178 
               
               
                 NO: 149) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (with regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 11. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Oligonucleotides related to this segment 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Oligonucleotide name 
                 Overexpressed in cancers 
                 Chip reference 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 D56406_0_5_0 (SEQ ID 
                 ovarian carcinoma 
                 OVA 
               
               
                 NO: 1015) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster D56406_PEA — 1_node — 13 (SEQ ID NO: 151) according to the present invention is supported by 43 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147), D56406_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148) and D56406_PEA — 1 —T 7 (SEQ ID NO: 149). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 559 
                 902 
               
               
                 NO: 147) 
               
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 460 
                 1239 
               
               
                 NO: 148) 
               
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID 
                 241 
                 1020 
               
               
                 NO: 149) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster D56406_PEA — 1_node — 11 (SEQ ID NO: 152) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 466 
                 558 
               
               
                 NO: 147) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster D56406_PEA — 1_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 153) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147) and D56406_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 149). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 179 
                 184 
               
               
                 NO: 147) 
               
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID 
                 179 
                 184 
               
               
                 NO: 149) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster D56406_PEA — 1_node — 3 (SEQ ID NO: 154) according to the present invention is supported by 46 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147), D56406_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148) and D56406_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 149). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 185 
                 240 
               
               
                 NO: 147) 
               
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 179 
                 234 
               
               
                 NO: 148) 
               
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID 
                 185 
                 240 
               
               
                 NO: 149) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster D56406_PEA — 1_node — 5 (SEQ ID NO: 155) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147) and D56406_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 241 
                 355 
               
               
                 NO: 147) 
               
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 235 
                 349 
               
               
                 NO: 148) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster D56406_PEA — 1_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 156) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147) and D56406_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 356 
                 389 
               
               
                 NO: 147) 
               
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 350 
                 383 
               
               
                 NO: 148) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster D56406_PEA — 1_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 157) according to the present invention is supported by 32 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147) and D56406_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 390 
                 415 
               
               
                 NO: 147) 
               
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 384 
                 409 
               
               
                 NO: 148) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster D56406_PEA — 1_node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 158) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147) and D56406_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 416 
                 423 
               
               
                 NO: 147) 
               
               
                 D56406_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 410 
                 417 
               
               
                 NO: 148) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster D56406_PEA — 1_node — 9 (SEQ ID NO: 159) according to the present invention is supported by 31 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): D56406_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 147) and D56406_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 148). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 20                  Segment location on transcripts                             Segment starting   Segment ending       Transcript name   position   position                                 D56406_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID   424   465       NO: 147)       D56406_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID   418   459       NO: 148)                    
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
     Sequence name: /tmp/jU49325aMA/8F0XuN7La5:NEUT_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
   Alignment of: D56406_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 161)×NEUT_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   1591.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   170           Total length:   201           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   84.58           Total Percent Identity:   84.58           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/wWui8Kd4y9/zbf3ihRwnR:NEUT_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: D56406_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 162)×NEUT_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   1572.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   168           Total length:   170           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   98.82           Total Percent Identity:   98.82           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/f5d07fF5D7/E4N5xjUIAN:NEUT_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: D56406_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 163)×NEUT_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   844.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   95           Total length:   170           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   55.88           Total Percent Identity:   55.88           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Description for Cluster H53393 
     Cluster H53393 features 4 transcript(s) and 16 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_T10 
                 164 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_T11 
                 165 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_T3 
                 166 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_T9 
                 167 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_0 
                 168 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_10 
                 169 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_12 
                 170 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_13 
                 171 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_15 
                 172 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_17 
                 173 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_19 
                 174 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_23 
                 175 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_24 
                 176 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_25 
                 177 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_29 
                 178 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_4 
                 179 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_6 
                 180 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_8 
                 181 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_21 
                 182 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_node_22 
                 183 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_P2 
                 185 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_P3 
                 186 
               
               
                   
                 H53393_PEA_1_P6 
                 187 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Cadherin-6 precursor (SwissProt accession identifier CAD6_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Kidney-cadherin; K-cadherin), SEQ ID NO: 184, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     Protein Cadherin-6 precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Cadherins are calcium dependent cell adhesion proteins. They preferentially interact with themselves in a homophilic manner in connecting cells; cadherins may thus contribute to the sorting of heterogeneous cell types. The sequence for protein Cadherin-6 precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Cadherin-6 precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 421 
                 V -&gt; I 
               
               
                 425 
                 T -&gt; I 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein Cadherin-6 precursor localization is believed to be Type I membrane protein. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: cell adhesion; homophilic cell adhesion, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; calcium binding; protein binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and integral membrane protein, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremB1 Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http ://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     Cluster H53393 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 20  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 20  and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues and ovarian carcinoma. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 2 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 5 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 15 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 6 
               
               
                   
                 muscle 
                 5 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 1.4e−01 
                 1.1e−01 
                 1.8e−04 
                 6.3 
                 2.5e−05 
                 5.9 
               
               
                 general 
                 2.0e−01 
                 8.6e−02 
                 1.1e−04 
                 3.1 
                 1.3e−06 
                 3.2 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 5.5e−01 
                 4.4e−01 
                 3.4e−01 
                 1.7 
                 8.2e−02 
                 2.3 
               
               
                 lung 
                 9.5e−01 
                 8.5e−01 
                 1 
                 0.6 
                 6.2e−01 
                 1.1 
               
               
                 muscle 
                 9.2e−01 
                 4.8e−01 
                 1 
                 0.8 
                 3.9e−01 
                 2.0 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 7.1e−02 
                 3.0e−02 
                 1.5e−02 
                 5.2 
                 2.9e−03 
                 5.9 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 8.2e−02 
                 1.4e−01 
                 1.9e−01 
                 3.0 
                 3.3e−01 
                 2.2 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster H53393 features 4 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Cadherin-6 precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein H53393_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164). An alignment is given to the known protein (Cadherin-6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between H53393_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185) and CAD6_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H53393_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRTYRYFLLLFWVGQPYPTLSTPLSKRTSGFPAKKRALELSGNSKNEL               NRSKRSWMWNQFFLLEEYTGSDYQYVGKLHSDQDRGDGSLKYILSGDG               AGDLFIINENTGDIQATKRLDREEKPVYILRAQAINRRTGRPVEPESE               FIIKIHDINDNEPIFTKEVYTATVPEMSDVGTFVVQVTATDADDPTYG               NSAKVVYSILQGQPYFSVESETGIIKTALLNMDRENREQYQVVIQAKD               MGGQMGGLSGTTTVNITLTDVNDNPPRFPQSTYQFKTPESSPPGTPIG               RIKASDADVGENAEIEYSITDGEGLDMFDVITDQETQEGIITVKKLLD               FEKKKVYTLKVEASNPYVEPRFLYLGPFKDSATVRIVVEDVDEPPVFS               KLAYILQIREDAQINTTIGSVTAQDPDAARNPVKYSVDRHTDMDRIFN               IDSGNGSIFTSKLLDRETLLWHNITVIATEINNPKQSSRVPLYIKVLD               VNDNAPEFAEFYETFVCEKAKADQLIQTLHAVDKDDPYSGHQFSFSLA               PEAASGSNFTIQDNK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-543 of CAD6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-543 of H53393_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GK corresponding to amino acids 544-545 of H53393_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein H53393_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185) is encoded by the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 327 and ends at position 1961. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H53393_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 1208 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1407 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1851 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1886 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2309 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2736 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2762 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). An alignment is given to the known protein (Cadherin-6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186) and CAD6_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRTYRYFLLLFWVGQPYPTLSTPLSKRTSGFPAKKRALELSGNSKNEL               NRSKRSWMWNQFFLLEEYTGSDYQYVGKLHSDQDRGDGSLKYILSGDG               AGDLFIINENTGDIQATKRLDREEKPVYILRAQAINRRTGRPVEPESE               FIIKIHDINDNEPIFTKEVYTATVPEMSDVGTFVVQVTATDADDPTYG               NSAKVVYSILQGQPYFSVESETGIIKTALLNMDRENREQYQVVIQAKD               MGGQMGGLSGTTTVNITLTDVNDNPPRFPQSTYQFKTPESSPPGTPIG               RIKASDADVGENAEIEYSITDGEGLDMFDVITDQETQEGIITVKKLLD               FEKKKVYTLKVEASNPYVEPRFLYLGPFKDSATVRIVVEDVDEPPVFS               KLAYILQIREDAQINTTIGSVTAQDPDAARNPVKYSVDRHTDMDRIFN               IDSGNGSIFTSKLLDRETLLWHNITVIATEINNPKQSSRVPLYIKVLD               VNDNAPEFAEFYETFVCEKAKADQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-504 of CAD6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-504 of H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RFGFSLS (SEQ ID NO: 1133) corresponding to amino acids 505-511 of H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RFGFSLS (SEQ ID NO: 1133) in H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region . . . 
     Variant protein H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186) is encoded by the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. 
     The coding portion of transcript H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 327 and ends at position 1859. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 1208 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1407 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1871 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1906 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2329 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2756 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2782 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The coding portion of transcript H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 327 and ends at position 1859. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 1208 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1407 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1871 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1906 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2149 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3425 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 3492 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein H53393_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) H53393_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). An alignment is given to the known protein (Cadherin-6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between H53393_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187) and CAD6_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for H53393_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRTYRYFLLLFWVGQPYPTLSTPLSKRTSGFPAKKRALELSGNSKNELN               RSKRSWMWNQFFLLEEYTGSDYQYVGKLHSDQDRGDGSLKYILSGDGAG               DLFIINENTGDIQATKRLDREEKPVYILRAQAINRRTGRPVEPESEFII               KIHDINDNEPIFTKEVYTATVPEMSDVGTFVVQVTATDADDPTYGNSAK               VVYSILQGQPYFSVESETGIIKTALLNMDRENREQYQVVIQAKDMGGQM               GGLSGTTTVNITLTDVNDNPPRFPQSTYQFKTPESSPPGTPIGRIKASD               ADVGENAEIEYSITDGEGLDMEDVITDQETQEGIITVKK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-333 of CAD6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-333 of H53393_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VMPLLKHHTE (SEQ ID NO: 1134) corresponding to amino acids 334-343 of H53393_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of H53393_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VMPLLKHHTE (SEQ ID NO: 1134) in H53393_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ IDNO: 187). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein H53393_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187) is encoded by the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript H53393_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 327 and ends at position 1355. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein H53393_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 1208 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster H53393 features 16 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 168) according to the present invention is supported by 10 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165), H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166) and H53393_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). Table 11 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T10 (SEQ 
                 1 
                 198 
               
               
                 ID NO: 164) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 1 
                 198 
               
               
                 ID NO: 165) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 198 
               
               
                 NO: 166) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 198 
               
               
                 NO: 167) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 10 (SEQ ID NO: 169) according to the present invention is supported by 10 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165), H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166) and H53393_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T10 (SEQ 
                 970 
                 1137 
               
               
                 ID NO: 164) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 970 
                 1137 
               
               
                 ID NO: 165) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 970 
                 1137 
               
               
                 NO: 166) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 970 
                 1137 
               
               
                 NO: 167) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 12 (SEQ ID NO: 170) according to the present invention is supported by 7 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165), H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166) and H53393_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T10 (SEQ 
                 1138 
                 1325 
               
               
                 ID NO: 164) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 1138 
                 1325 
               
               
                 ID NO: 165) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 1138 
                 1325 
               
               
                 NO: 166) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 1138 
                 1325 
               
               
                 NO: 167) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 13 (SEQ ID NO: 171) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 1326 
                 1625 
               
               
                 NO: 167) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 15 (SEQ ID NO: 172) according to the present invention is supported by 11 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T10 (SEQ 
                 1326 
                 1579 
               
               
                 ID NO: 164) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 1326 
                 1579 
               
               
                 ID NO: 165) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ 
                 1326 
                 1579 
               
               
                 ID NO: 166) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 17 (SEQ ID NO: 173) according to the present invention is supported by 13 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T10 (SEQ 
                 1580 
                 1716 
               
               
                 ID NO: 164) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 1580 
                 1716 
               
               
                 ID NO: 165) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ 
                 1580 
                 1716 
               
               
                 ID NO: 166) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 19 (SEQ ID NO: 174) according to the present invention is supported by 16 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T10 (SEQ 
                 1717 
                 1838 
               
               
                 ID NO: 164) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 1717 
                 1838 
               
               
                 ID NO: 165) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ 
                 1717 
                 1838 
               
               
                 ID NO: 166) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 23 (SEQ ID NO: 175) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164) and H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T10 (SEQ 
                 1957 
                 2136 
               
               
                 ID NO: 164) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 1977 
                 2156 
               
               
                 ID NO: 165) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 24 (SEQ ID NO: 176) according to the present invention is supported by 19 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T10 (SEQ 
                 2137 
                 2388 
               
               
                 ID NO: 164) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 2157 
                 2408 
               
               
                 ID NO: 165) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ 
                 1977 
                 2228 
               
               
                 ID NO: 166) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 25 (SEQ ID NO: 177) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164) and H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T10 (SEQ 
                 2389 
                 2873 
               
               
                 ID NO: 164) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 2409 
                 2893 
               
               
                 ID NO: 165) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 29 (SEQ ID NO: 178) according to the present invention is supported by 41 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ 
                 2229 
                 3998 
               
               
                 ID NO: 166) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 179) according to the present invention is supported by 12 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165), H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166) and H53393_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T10 (SEQ 
                 199 
                 554 
               
               
                 ID NO: 164) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 199 
                 554 
               
               
                 ID NO: 165) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ 
                 199 
                 554 
               
               
                 ID NO: 166) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ 
                 199 
                 554 
               
               
                 ID NO: 167) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 180) according to the present invention is supported by 14 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165), H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166) and H53393_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T10 (SEQ 
                 555 
                 849 
               
               
                 ID NO: 164) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 555 
                 849 
               
               
                 ID NO: 165) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ 
                 555 
                 849 
               
               
                 ID NO: 166) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ 
                 555 
                 849 
               
               
                 ID NO: 167) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 181) according to the present invention is supported by 12 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165), H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166) and H53393_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 167). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T10 (SEQ 
                 850 
                 969 
               
               
                 ID NO: 164) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 850 
                 969 
               
               
                 ID NO: 165) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ 
                 850 
                 969 
               
               
                 ID NO: 166) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ 
                 850 
                 969 
               
               
                 ID NO: 167) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 21 (SEQ ID NO: 182) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 1839 
                 1858 
               
               
                 ID NO: 165) 
               
               
                 H53393_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ 
                 1839 
                 1858 
               
               
                 ID NO: 166) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster H53393_PEA — 1_node — 22 (SEQ ID NO: 183) according to the present invention is supported by 16 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): H53393_PEA — 1_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 164), H53393_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 165) and H53393_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 166). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 26                  Segment location on transcripts                                 Segment       Transcript name   Segment starting position   ending position               H53393_PEA_1_T10 (SEQ   1839   1956       ID NO: 164)       H53393_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ   1859   1976       ID NO: 165)       H53393_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ   1859   1976       ID NO: 166)                    
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
     Sequence name: /tmp/oAlc9u2qp7/1HgSZJi6aI:CAD6_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
   Alignment of: H53393_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 185)×CAD6_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   5281.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   543           Total length:   543           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/I80QylyXbk/TP0IdL1tx5:CAD6_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: H53393_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 186)×CAD6_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4900.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   504           Total length:   504           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/NtvjwylOCi/c5Li3O91on:CAD6_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: H53393_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 187)×CAD6_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   3247.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   335           Total length:   335           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   99.40           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   99.40           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Expression of CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor]; Kidney-Cadherin; K-Cadherin H53393 Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name H53393 seg13 (SEQ ID NO:981) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues
 
     Expression of CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor]; Kidney-cadherin; K-cadherin transcripts detectable by or according to seg13, H53393 seg13 (SEQ ID NO:981) amplicon(s) and H53393 seg13F (SEQ ID NO:979) and H53393 seg13R (SEQ ID NO:980) primers was measured by real time PCR. In this specific example, the real-time PCR reaction efficiency was assumed to be 2 and was not calculated by a standard curve reaction (as detailed above in the section of “Real-Time RT-PCR analysis”). In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO: 1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000194, (SEQ ID NO: 1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1043)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO: 1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”, above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. 
       FIG. 21  is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor] transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. 
     As is evident from  FIG. 21 , the expression of CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor] transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71 Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 5 fold was found in 19 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples. 
     Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below. The P value for the difference in the expression levels of CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor] transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 5.5E−03. 
     Threshold of 5 fold overexpression was found to differentiate between cancer and normal samples with P value of 6.94E−02 as checked by exact fisher test. The above values demonstrate statistical significance of the results. 
     Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: H53393 seg13F (SEQ ID NO:979) forward primer; and H53393 seg13R (SEQ ID NO:980) reverse primer. 
     The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: H53393 seg13. H53393 seg13 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO:979): AATGCCGCTTCTTAAACACCA 
                    H53393 seg13 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 980):       AGAACTGGCATTTTTCTGAAAATAATAA               H53393 seg13 Amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 981):       AATGCCGCTTCTTAAACACCATACAGAGTGAACCCATTTACTTTTCTCCA               GTTCCTAAGTTACCAGGGGCAATTATATCTCACATAAACATTCCTTTAGA               TTTTTATTTTACTTATTATTTTCAGAAAAATGCCAGTTCT            
Expression of CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor] H53393 Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name H53393 junc21-22 (SEQ ID NO:984) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues
 
     Expression of CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor] transcripts detectable by or according to junc21-22, H53393 junc21-22 (SEQ ID NO:984) amplicon(s) and H53393 junc21-22F (SEQ ID NO:982) and H53393 junc21-22R (SEQ ID NO:983) primers was measured by real time PCR. In this specific example, the real-time PCR reaction efficiency was assumed to be 2 and was not calculated by a standard curve reaction (as detailed above in the section of “Real-Time RT-PCR analysis”). In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1043)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO:1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71 Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”, above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. 
       FIG. 22  is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor] transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. As is evident from  FIG. 22 , the expression of CAD6_HUMAN Cadherin-6 [Precursor] transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71 Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 5 fold was found in 23 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples. 
     Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: H53393 junc21-22F (SEQ ID NO:982) forward primer; and H53393 junc21-22R (SEQ ID NO:983) reverse primer. 
     The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: H53393 junc21-22 (SEQ ID NO:984). 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 H53393 junc21-22 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO: 982): 
               
               
                 TGGTTTTTCTCTTAGTTGATTCAGACC 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393 junc21-22 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 983): 
               
               
                 GAGCCACTGGCTGCTTCAG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 H53393 junc21-22 Amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 984): 
               
               
                 TGGTTTTTCTCTTAGTTGATTCAGACCTTGCATGCTGTTGACAAGGATGA 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 CCCTTATAGTGGGCACCAATTTTCGTTTTCCTTGGCCCCTGAAGCAGCCA 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 GTGGCTC 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Description for Cluster HSU40434 
     Cluster HSU40434 features 1 transcript(s) and 36 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 188 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_1 
                 189 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_16 
                 190 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_30 
                 191 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_32 
                 192 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_57 
                 193 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_0 
                 194 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_10 
                 195 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_13 
                 196 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_18 
                 197 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_2 
                 198 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_20 
                 199 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_21 
                 200 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_23 
                 201 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_24 
                 202 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_26 
                 203 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_28 
                 204 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_3 
                 205 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_35 
                 206 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_36 
                 207 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_37 
                 208 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_38 
                 209 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_39 
                 210 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_40 
                 211 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_41 
                 212 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_42 
                 213 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_43 
                 214 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_44 
                 215 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_47 
                 216 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_48 
                 217 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_51 
                 218 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_52 
                 219 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_53 
                 220 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_54 
                 221 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_56 
                 222 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_7 
                 223 
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_node_8 
                 224 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_P12 
                 226 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Mesothelin precursor (SwissProt accession identifier MSLN_HUMAN; known also according to the synonym CAK1 antigen), SEQ ID NO: 225, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     The variant proteins according to the present invention are variants of a known diagnostic marker, called Mesothelin(CAK-1). 
     Protein Mesothelin precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): may play a role in cellular adhesion. Antigenic protein reactive with antibody K1. The sequence for protein Mesothelin precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Mesothelin precursor amino acid sequence”. Protein Mesothelin precursor localization is believed to be attached to the membrane by a GPI-anchor. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: cell adhesion, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; protein binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and membrane, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremB1 Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     Cluster HSU40434 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 23  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 23  and Table 4. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues, ovarian carcinoma and pancreas carcinoma. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 brain 
                 2 
               
               
                   
                 colon 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 9 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 4 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 liver 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 32 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 2 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 2 
               
               
                   
                 stomach 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 Thyroid 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 4 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 brain 
                 5.1e−01 
                 3.1e−01 
                 1 
                 0.9 
                 2.5e−01 
                 2.7 
               
               
                 colon 
                 1.7e−01 
                 1.7e−01 
                 3.4e−01 
                 2.4 
                 4.6e−01 
                 2.0 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 4.3e−03 
                 2.3e−03 
                 9.3e−12 
                 6.7 
                 6.1e−08 
                 4.5 
               
               
                 general 
                 4.0e−05 
                 1.5e−05 
                 3.9e−24 
                 11.6 
                 1.5e−17 
                 7.5 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 4.1e−01 
                 5.1e−01 
                 1.1e−01 
                 3.2 
                 2.4e−01 
                 2.3 
               
               
                 liver 
                 1 
                 6.8e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 4.8e−01 
                 1.9 
               
               
                 lung 
                 5.4e−01 
                 7.9e−01 
                 4.8e−01 
                 1.3 
                 8.4e−01 
                 0.7 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 8.2e−02 
                 6.3e−02 
                 4.8e−06 
                 11.3 
                 1.5e−04 
                 8.0 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 2.3e−01 
                 8.7e−02 
                 1.8e−04 
                 5.4 
                 2.4e−04 
                 6.1 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 9.7e−01 
                 9.3e−01 
                 1 
                 0.9 
                 7.5e−01 
                 1.2 
               
               
                 stomach 
                 1 
                 3.0e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 2.1e−01 
                 2.3 
               
               
                 Thyroid 
                 5.0e−01 
                 5.0e−01 
                 6.7e−01 
                 1.5 
                 6.7e−01 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 9.0e−02 
                 5.6e−02 
                 8.5e−02 
                 3.3 
                 1.1e−01 
                 2.8 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HSU40434 features 1 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Mesothelin precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). An alignment is given to the known protein (Mesothelin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) and Q14859 (SEQ ID NO: 985) (SEQ ID NO:985): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MALPTARPLLGSCGTPALGSLLFLLFSLGWVQPSRTLAGETGQEAAPL               DGVLANPPNISSLSPRQLLGFPCAEVSGLSTERVRELAVALAQKNVKL               STEQLRCLAHRLSEPPEDLDALPLDLLLFLNPDAFSGPQACTRFFSRI               TKANVDLLPRGAPERQRLLPAALACWGVRGSLLSEADVRALGGLACDL               PGRFVAESAEVLLPRLVSCPGPLDQDQQEAARAALQGGGPPYGPPSTW               SVSTMDALRGLLPVLGQPIIRSIPQGIVAAWRQRSSRDPSWRQPERTI               LRPRFRREVEKTACPSGKKAREIDESLIFYKKWELEACVDAALLATQM               DRVNAIPFTYEQLDVLKHKLDELYPQGYPESVIQHLGYLFLKMSPEDI               RKWNVTSLETLKALLEVNKGHEMSPQVATLIDRFVKGRGQLDKDTLDT               LTAFYPGYLCSLSPEELSSVPPSSIW            
corresponding to amino acids 1-458 of Q14859 (SEQ ID NO: 985), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-458 of HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226).
 
     Comparison report between HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) and Q9BTR2 (SEQ ID NO: 986) (SEQ ID NO:986): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALPTARPLLGSCGTPALGSLLFLLFSLGWVQPSRTLAGETGQ corresponding to amino acids 1-43 of Q9BTR2 (SEQ ID NO: 986), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-43 of HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence E corresponding to amino acids 44-44 of HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    AAPLDGVLANPPNISSLSPRQLLGFPCAEVSGLSTERVRELAVALAQK               NVKLSTEQLRCLAHRLSEPPEDLDALPLDLLLFLNPDAFSGPQACTRF               FSRITKANVDLLPRGAPERQRLLPAALACWGVRGSLLSEADVRALGGL               ACDLPGRFVAESAEVLLPRLVSCPGPLDQDQQEAARAALQGGGPPYGP               PSTWSVSTMDALRGLLPVLGQPIIRSIPQGIVAAWRQRSSRDPSWRQP               ERTILRPRFRREVEKTACPSGKKAREIDESLIFYKKWELEACVDAALL               ATQMDRVNAIPFTYEQLDVLKHKLDELYPQGYPESVIQHLGYLFLKMS               PEDIRKWNVTSLETLKALLEVNKGHEMSPQVATLIDRFVKGRGQLDKD               TLDTLTAFYPGYLCSLSPEELSSVPPSSIW            
corresponding to amino acids 44-457 of Q9BTR2 (SEQ ID NO: 986), which also corresponds to amino acids 45-458 of HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for E, corresponding to HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 118 
                 L -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 139 
                 R -&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                 162 
                 L -&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                 235 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 330 
                 A -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 342 
                 I -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 402 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 51 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 420 and ends at position 1793. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 170 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 334 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1931 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1955 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2270 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2352 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2431 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2482 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2483 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 557 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 572 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 771 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 835 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 904 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1124 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1408 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1444 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HSU40434 features 36 segments(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 1 (SEQ ID NO: 189) according to the present invention is supported by 3 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 8 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                   
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 58 
                 308 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 16 (SEQ ID NO: 190) according to the present invention is supported by 30 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 9 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                   
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 599 
                 719 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 30 (SEQ ID NO: 191) according to the present invention is supported by 37 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 10 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                   
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1315 
                 1493 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 32 (SEQ ID NO: 192) according to the present invention is supported by 45 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 11 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                   
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1494 
                 1649 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 57 (SEQ ID NO: 193) according to the present invention is supported by 53 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                   
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 2307 
                 2499 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 194) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                   
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1 
                 57 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 10 (SEQ ID NO: 195) according to the present invention is supported by 28 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                   
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 505 
                 548 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 13 (SEQ ID NO: 196) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                   
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 549 
                 598 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 18 (SEQ ID NO: 197) according to the present invention is supported by 30 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 720 
                 799 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 198) according to the present invention is supported by 11 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 309 
                 368 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 20 (SEQ ID NO: 199) according to the present invention is supported by 29 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 800 
                 905 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 21 (SEQ ID NO: 200) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 906 
                 929 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 23 (SEQ ID NO: 201) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 930 
                 1043 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 24 (SEQ ID NO: 202) according to the present invention is supported by 26 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1044 
                 1123 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 26 (SEQ ID NO: 203) according to the present invention is supported by 28 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1124 
                 1214 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 28 (SEQ ID NO: 204) according to the present invention is supported by 30 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1215 
                 1314 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 3 (SEQ ID NO: 205) according to the present invention is supported by 19 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 369 
                 410 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 35 (SEQ ID NO: 206) according to the present invention is supported by 43 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1650 
                 1679 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 36 (SEQ ID NO: 207) according to the present invention is supported by 51 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1680 
                 1753 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 37 (SEQ ID NO: 208) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1754 
                 1792 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 38 (SEQ ID NO: 209) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 28 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1793 
                 1866 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 39 (SEQ ID NO: 210) according to the present invention is supported by 46 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1867 
                 1909 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 40(SEQ ID NO: 211) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 30 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1910 
                 1930 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 41 (SEQ ID NO: 212) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1931 
                 1948 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 42 (SEQ ID NO: 213) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 32 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1949 
                 1972 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 43 (SEQ ID NO: 214) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 33 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1973 
                 1990 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 44 (SEQ ID NO: 215) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 34 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1991 
                 1994 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 47 (SEQ ID NO: 216) according to the present invention is supported by 49 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 35 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 1995 
                 2032 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 48 (SEQ ID NO: 217) according to the present invention is supported by 50 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 36 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 2033 
                 2089 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 51 (SEQ ID NO: 218) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 37 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 2090 
                 2113 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 52 (SEQ ID NO: 219) according to the present invention is supported by 52 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 38 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 2114 
                 2140 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 53 (SEQ ID NO: 220) according to the present invention is supported by 58 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 39 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 2141 
                 2197 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 54 (SEQ ID NO: 221) according to the present invention is supported by 56 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 40 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 2198 
                 2276 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 56 (SEQ ID NO: 222) according to the present invention is supported by 49 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 41 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 2277 
                 2306 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 223) according to the present invention is supported by 29 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 42 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSU40434_PEA_1_T13 
                 411 
                 464 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 188) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSU40434_PEA — 1_node — 8(SEQ ID NO: 224) according to the present invention is supported by 28 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSU40434_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 188). Table 43 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 43                  Segment location on transcripts                             Segment   Segment       Transcript name   starting position   ending position               HSU40434_PEA_1_T13   465   504       (SEQ ID NO: 188)                    
Variant Protein Lignment to the Previously Known Protein:
     Sequence name: /tmp/tZTolp1A9i/eTMhjqGV2R:Q14859 (SEQ ID NO: 985)
 
Sequence Documentation:
   Alignment of: HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226)×Q14859 (SEQ ID NO: 985) . . . Alignment Segment 1/1:   

                                                Quality:   4448.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   458           Total length:   458           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/tZTolp1A9i/eTMhjqGV2R:Q9BTR2 (SEQ ID NO: 986)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226)×Q9BTR2 (SEQ ID NO: 986) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4338.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   457           Total length:   458           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   99.78           Total Percent Identity:   99.78           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/tZTolp1A9i/eTMhjqGV2R:MSLN_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: HSU40434_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 226)×MSLN_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4074.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   440           Total length:   448           Matching Percent Similarity:   98.86           Matching Percent Identity:   97.95           Total Percent Similarity:   97.10           Total Percent Identity:   96.21           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Description for Cluster M77904 
     Cluster M77904 features 4 transcript(s) and 21 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 M77904_T11 
                 227 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_T3 
                 228 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_T8 
                 229 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_T9 
                 230 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_0 
                 231 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_11 
                 232 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_12 
                 233 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_14 
                 234 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_15 
                 235 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_17 
                 236 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_2 
                 237 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_21 
                 238 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_23 
                 239 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_24 
                 240 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_27 
                 241 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_28 
                 242 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_4 
                 243 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_6 
                 244 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_7 
                 245 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_8 
                 246 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_9 
                 247 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_19 
                 248 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_22 
                 249 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_25 
                 250 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_node_26 
                 251 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 M77904_P2 
                 252 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_P4 
                 253 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_P5 
                 254 
               
               
                   
                 M77904_P7 
                 255 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Cluster M77904 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 24  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 24  and Table 4. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 bladder 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 brain 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 colon 
                 94 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 35 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 15 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 liver 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 33 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 140 
               
               
                   
                 bone marrow 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 26 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 94 
               
               
                   
                 stomach 
                 36 
               
               
                   
                 Thyroid 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 22 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 bladder 
                 5.4e−01 
                 3.4e−01 
                 5.6e−01 
                 1.8 
                 3.2e−01 
                 2.4 
               
               
                 brain 
                 8.8e−02 
                 1.3e−01 
                 4.8e−02 
                 8.1 
                 1.1e−01 
                 5.1 
               
               
                 colon 
                 3.8e−01 
                 3.8e−01 
                 8.7e−01 
                 0.8 
                 8.2e−01 
                 0.8 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 3.1e−02 
                 1.5e−02 
                 4.9e−01 
                 1.1 
                 3.9e−02 
                 1.4 
               
               
                 general 
                 2.0e−04 
                 3.4e−05 
                 4.1e−03 
                 2.0 
                 6.2e−07 
                 2.5 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 6.5e−01 
                 3.5e−01 
                 1 
                 1.1 
                 1.4e−02 
                 4.0 
               
               
                 liver 
                 1 
                 3.0e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 2.3e−01 
                 2.0 
               
               
                 lung 
                 5.9e−01 
                 4.8e−01 
                 8.8e−01 
                 0.7 
                 3.4e−01 
                 1.2 
               
               
                 breast 
                 8.7e−01 
                 8.8e−01 
                 1 
                 0.2 
                 9.4e−01 
                 0.3 
               
               
                 bone marrow 
                 1 
                 4.2e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 5.3e−01 
                 2.1 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 1.3e−01 
                 9.4e−02 
                 3.2e−01 
                 2.4 
                 3.4e−01 
                 2.2 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 5.1e−01 
                 5.2e−01 
                 2.1e−01 
                 1.8 
                 7.6e−02 
                 1.8 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 8.6e−01 
                 8.0e−01 
                 9.2e−01 
                 0.5 
                 8.4e−01 
                 0.6 
               
               
                 stomach 
                 2.7e−01 
                 1.9e−01 
                 5.0e−01 
                 1.5 
                 2.7e−01 
                 1.8 
               
               
                 Thyroid 
                 6.4e−01 
                 6.4e−01 
                 6.7e−01 
                 1.5 
                 6.7e−01 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 1.2e−01 
                 3.4e−01 
                 5.9e−01 
                 1.4 
                 8.2e−01 
                 0.9 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster M77904 features 4 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) and Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987) (SEQ ID NO:987): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPST               SLLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSIS               GRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIAN               RSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFPEDELMTWQFVVPAHLRA               SVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDKQPGNMAGNFNL               SLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNES            
corresponding to amino acids 67-341 of Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-275 of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1135)       NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLT               SGSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTISCTDHRYCQRKSYSLQVPSDILHL               PVELHDFSWKLLVPKDRLSLVLVPAQKLQQHTHEKPCNTSFSYLVASAI               PSQDLYFGSFCPGGSIKQIQVKQNISVTLRTFAPSFQQEASRQGLTVSF               IPYFKEEGVFTVTPDTKSKVYLRTPNWDRGLPSLTSVSWNISVPRDQVA               CLTFFKERSGVVCQTGRAFMIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHS               FWVNISNCSPTSGKQLDLLFSVTLTPRTVDLTVILIAAVGGGVLLLSAL               GLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGPAVGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKGRKDNDSHV               YAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSGSFLQPEVDTYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSR               APTAKLATEEPPPRSPPESESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDTDIPLLNTQEP               MEPAE            
corresponding to amino acids 276-770 of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1135) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTS 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 GSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTISCTDHRYCQRKSYSLQVPSDILHLPV 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 ELHDFSWKLLVPKDRLSLVLVPAQKLQQHTHEKPCNTSFSYLVASAIPSQ 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 DLYFGSFCPGGSIKQIQVKQNISVTLRTFAPSFQQEASRQGLTVSFIPYF 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 KEEGVFTVTPDTKSKVYLRTPNWDRGLPSLTSVSWNISVPRDQVACLTFF 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 KERSGVVCQTGRAFMIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNIS 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 NCSPTSGKQLDLLFSVTLTPRTVDLTVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCV 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 KKKKKKTNKGPAVGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKGRKDNDSHVYAVIEDTM 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 VYGHLLQDSSGSFLQPEVDTYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAPTAKLATE 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 EPPPRSPPESESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDTDIPLLNTQEPMEPAE 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 252) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 M77904_P2. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Comparison report between M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) and Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988) (SEQ ID NO:988): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1135)       MLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNIDCMSGPCPFGEVQLQPST               SLLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLRQIGPGESCPDGVTHSIS               GRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMALHLPWFHPRNVSGFSIAN               RSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFPEDELMTWQFVVPAHLRA               SVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEVFKLEDKQPGNMAGNFNL               SLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNESNKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIE               PRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSGSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWM               NVEKTISCTDHRYCQRKSYSLQVPSDILHLPVELHDFSWKLLVPKDRLS               LVLVPAQKLQQHTHEKPCNTSFSYLVASAIPSQDLYFGSFCPGGSIKQI               QVKQNISVTLRTFAPSFQQEASRQGLTVSFIPYFKEEGVFTVTPDTKSK               VYLRTPNWDRGLPSLTSVSWNISVPRDQVACLTFFKERSGVVCQTGRAF               MIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISNCSPTSGKQLDLL               FSVTLTPRTVDLTVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGPA               VGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKGRKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSG               SFLQPEVDTYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAPTAKLATEEPPPRSPPES               ESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDTDIPLLNTQEPMEPAE            
corresponding to amino acids 67-836 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-770 of M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252).
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because both trans-membrane region prediction programs predicted a trans-membrane region for this protein. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein. 
     Variant protein M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 263 
                 Q −&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 459 
                 Q −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 643 
                 G −&gt; D 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) is encoded by the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 238 and ends at position 2547. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  561 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  585 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 3276 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3465 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3760 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3830 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3900 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3960 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4114 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4613 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5050 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 5309 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  957 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5329 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5420 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5490 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5507 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5511 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5578 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5662 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1025 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1613 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1623 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2085 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2165 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3043 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 3122 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) and Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTP               TLLAKPCYIVISKRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNID               CMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLR               QIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMAL               HLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFP               EDELMTWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEV               FKLEDKQPGNMAGNFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNES            
corresponding to amino acids 1-341 of Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-341 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1136)       NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLT               SGSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTISTPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSG               VPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGSLEVRSSRPAWPTW            
corresponding to amino acids 342-487 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1136) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 NKIYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTS 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 GSKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTISTPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVP 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 WVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGSLEVRSSRPAWPTW 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 253) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 M77904_P4. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Comparison report between M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) and Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989) (SEQ ID NO:989): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTP               TLLAKPCYIVISKRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNID               CMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLR               QIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMAL               HLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFP               EDELMTWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEV               FKLEDKQPGNMAGNFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNESNK               IYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSG               SKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTIS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-416 of Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-416 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPA               LWEAKAGGSLEVRSSRPAWPTW            
corresponding to amino acids 417-487 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 253) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPAL 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 WEAKAGGSLEVRSSRPAWPTW in M77904_P4. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Comparison report between M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) and Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTP               TLLAKPCYIVISKRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNID               CMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLR               QIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMAL               HLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKRLCIIESVFEGEGSATLMSANYPEGFP               EDELMTWQFVVPAHLRASVSFLNFNLSNCERKEERVEYYIPGSTTNPEV               FKLEDKQPGNMAGNFNLSLQGCDQDAQSPGILRLQFQVLVQHPQNESNK               IYVVDLSNERAMSLTIEPRPVKQSRKFVPGCFVCLESRTCSSNLTLTSG               SKHKISFLCDDLTRLWMNVEKTIS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-416 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-416 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPA               LWEAKAGGSLEVRSSRPAWPTW            
corresponding to amino acids 417-487 of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 253) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 TPLNQCICPWPWIALLSPPCLSGVPWVGCKSYQKGPSGRARWLTPVIPAL 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 WEAKAGGSLEVRSSRPAWPTW in M77904_P4. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 329 
                 Q −&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) is encoded by the following transcript(s): M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 137 and ends at position 1597. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  54 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  59 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  131 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  658 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  682 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1054 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1122 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) and Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISNCSPTSGKQLDLL               FSVTLTPRTVDLTVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGPA               VGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKGRKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSG               SFLQPEVDTYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAPTAKLATEEPPPRSPPES               ESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDTDIPLLNTQEPMEPAE            
corresponding to amino acids 606-836 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-231 of M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254).
 
     Comparison report between M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) and Q9H8C2 (SEQ ID NO: 990) (SEQ ID NO:990): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MIIQEQRTRAEEIFSLDEDVLPKPSFHHHSFWVNISNCSPTSGKQLDLL               FSVTLTPRTVDLTVILIAAVGGGVLLLSALGLIICCVKKKKKKTNKGPA               VGIYNGNINTEMPRQPKKFQKGRKDNDSHVYAVIEDTMVYGHLLQDSSG               SFLQPEVDTYRPFQGTMGVCPPSPPTICSRAPTAKLATEEPPPRSPPES               ESEPYTFSHPNNGDVSSKDTDIPLLNTQEPMEPAE            
corresponding to amino acids 419-649 of Q9H8C2 (SEQ ID NO: 990), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-231 of M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254).
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because both trans-membrane region prediction programs predicted a trans-membrane region for this protein. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein. 
     Variant protein M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 10, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 104 
                 G −&gt; D 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) is encoded by the following transcript(s): M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 1226 and ends at position 1918. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  248 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  318 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3131 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3201 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3271 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3331 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3485 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3984 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4421 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 4680 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4700 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4791 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  984 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4861 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4878 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4882 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4949 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5033 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                  994 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1456 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1536 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2414 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2493 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2647 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2836 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) and Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTP               TLLAKPCYIVISKRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNID               CMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLR               QIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMAL               HLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKR            
corresponding to amino acids 1-219 of Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-219 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) corresponding to amino acids 220-238 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) in M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255). 
     Comparison report between M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) and Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTP               TLLAKPCYIVISKRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNID               CMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLR               QIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMAL               HLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKR            
corresponding to amino acids 1-219 of Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-219 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) corresponding to amino acids 220-238 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) in M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255). 
     Comparison report between M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) and Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAGLNCGVSIALLGVLLLGAARLPRGAEAFEIALPRESNITVLIKLGTP               TLLAKPCYIVISKRHITMLSIKSGERIVFTFSCQSPENHFVIEIQKNID               CMSGPCPFGEVQLQPSTSLLPTLNRTFIWDVKAHKSIGLELQFSIPRLR               QIGPGESCPDGVTHSISGRIDATVVRIGTFCSNGTVSRIKMQEGVKMAL               HLPWFHPRNVSGFSIANRSSIKR            
corresponding to amino acids 1-219 of Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-219 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) corresponding to amino acids 220-238 of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EKAPPCYLIRLKHTRSSLF (SEQ ID NO: 1137) in M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) is encoded by the following transcript(s): M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 137 and ends at position 850. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  54 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  59 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2361 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  131 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  658 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  682 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                  943 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1667 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1700 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1807 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2293 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster M77904 features 21 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 231) according to the present invention is supported by 32 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227) and M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227) 
                 1 
                 218 
               
               
                 M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229) 
                 1 
                 218 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 11 (SEQ ID NO: 232) according to the present invention is supported by 37 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) 
                 1064 
                 1285 
               
               
                 M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229) 
                 1161 
                 1382 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 12 (SEQ ID NO: 233) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229) 
                 1383 
                 1785 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 14 (SEQ ID NO: 234) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230) 
                 1 
                 656 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 15 (SEQ ID NO: 235) according to the present invention is supported by 44 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) 
                 1286 
                 1666 
               
               
                 M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230) 
                  657 
                 1037 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 17 (SEQ ID NO: 236) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) 
                 1667 
                 2032 
               
               
                 M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230) 
                 1038 
                 1403 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 237) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) 
                 1 
                 121 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 21 (SEQ ID NO: 238) according to the present invention is supported by 54 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) 
                 2121 
                 4095 
               
               
                 M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230) 
                 1492 
                 3466 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 23 (SEQ ID NO: 239) according to the present invention is supported by 24 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) 
                 4106 
                 4375 
               
               
                 M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230) 
                 3477 
                 3746 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 24 (SEQ ID NO: 240) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) 
                 4376 
                 4785 
               
               
                 M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230) 
                 3747 
                 4156 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 27 (SEQ ID NO: 241) according to the present invention is supported by 81 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) 
                 4994 
                 5482 
               
               
                 M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230) 
                 4365 
                 4853 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 28 (SEQ ID NO: 242) according to the present invention is supported by 55 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) 
                 5483 
                 5914 
               
               
                 M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230) 
                 4854 
                 5285 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 4(SEQ ID NO: 243) according to the present invention is supported by 35 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227), M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227) 
                 219 
                 428 
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) 
                 122 
                 331 
               
               
                 M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229) 
                 219 
                 428 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 244) according to the present invention is supported by 44 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227), M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227) 
                 429 
                 791 
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) 
                 332 
                 694 
               
               
                 M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229) 
                 429 
                 791 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 245) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227) 
                 792 
                 2030 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 246) according to the present invention is supported by 50 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227), M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 28 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227) 
                 2031 
                 2399 
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) 
                  695 
                 1063 
               
               
                 M77904_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 229) 
                  792 
                 1160 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 9 (SEQ ID NO: 247) according to the present invention is supported by 11 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 227) 
                 2400 
                 2658 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 19 (SEQ ID NO: 248) according to the present invention is supported by 42 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 30 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) 
                 2033 
                 2120 
               
               
                 M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230) 
                 1404 
                 1491 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 22 (SEQ ID NO: 249) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4096 
                 4105 
               
               
                 228) 
               
               
                 M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3467 
                 3476 
               
               
                 230) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 25 (SEQ ID NO: 250) according to the present invention is supported by 40 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 32 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4786 
                 4896 
               
               
                 228) 
               
               
                 M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4157 
                 4267 
               
               
                 230) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M77904_node — 26 (SEQ ID NO: 251) according to the present invention is supported by 39 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 228) and M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 230). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 33 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 Segment ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M77904_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4897 
                 4993 
               
               
                 228) 
               
               
                 M77904_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4268 
                 4364 
               
               
                 230) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Microarray (chip) data is also available for this gene as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotide was found to hit this segment (with regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 33. 
                     TABLE 33                  Oligonucleotide related to this gene                         Oligonucleotide name   Overexpressed in cancers   Chip reference               M77904_0_8_0 (SEQ ID   Ovarian cancer   Ovary       NO: 1016)                    
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
     Sequence name: /tmp/c2Fe8npYgJ/QPDZHH46X1:Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987)
 
Sequence Documentation:
   Alignment of: M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252)×Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   2730.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   275           Total length:   275           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/c2Fe8npYgJ/QPDZHH46X1:Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: M77904_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 252)×Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   7633.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   770           Total length:   770           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/4AUsKD5TnV/TBRg9DoebW:Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253)×Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   3341.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   341           Total length:   341           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/4AUsKD5TnV/TBRg9DoebW:Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253)×Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4081.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   416           Total length:   416           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/4AUsKD5TnV/TBRg9DoebW:Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: M77904_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 253)×Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4081.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   416           Total length:   416           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/IChL9nLIus/pmgyBTHuqO:Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254)×Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2285.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   231           Total length:   231           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/IChL9nLIus/pmgyBTHuqO:Q9H8C2 (SEQ ID NO: 990)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: M77904_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 254)×Q9H8C2 (SEQ ID NO: 990) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2285.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   231           Total length:   231           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/sQqi6hWOGJ/KjbKmDd574:Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255)×Q8WU91 (SEQ ID NO: 987) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2124.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   219           Total length:   219           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/sQqi6hWOGJ/KjbKmDd574:Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255)×Q9H5V8 (SEQ ID NO: 989) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2124.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   219           Total length:   219           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/sQqi6hWOGJ/KjbKmDd574:Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: M77904_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 255)×Q96QU7 (SEQ ID NO: 988) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2124.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   219           Total length:   219           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Description for Cluster Z25299 
     Cluster Z25299 features 5 transcript(s) and 11 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T1 
                 256 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T2 
                 257 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T3 
                 258 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T6 
                 259 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T9 
                 260 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_20 
                 261 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_21 
                 262 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_23 
                 263 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_24 
                 264 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_8 
                 265 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_12 
                 266 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_13 
                 267 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_14 
                 268 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_17 
                 269 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_18 
                 270 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_node_19 
                 271 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_P2 
                 273 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_P3 
                 274 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_P7 
                 275 
               
               
                   
                 Z25299_PEA_2_P10 
                 276 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor (SwissProt accession identifier ALK1_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms ALP; HUSI-1; Seminal proteinase inhibitor; Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor; BLPI; Mucus proteinase inhibitor; MPI; WAP four-disulfide core domain protein 4; Protease inhibitor WAP4), SEQ ID NO: 272, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     Protein Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor with strong affinities for trypsin, chymotrypsin, elastase, and cathepsin G. May prevent elastase-mediated damage to oral and possibly other mucosal tissues. The sequence for protein Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor amino acid sequence”. Protein Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor localization is believed to be Secreted. 
     It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: Elastase inhibitor; Tryptase inhibitor. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Anti-inflammatory; Antiasthma. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: proteinase inhibitor; serine protease inhibitor, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     Cluster Z25299 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 25  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 25  and Table 4. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: brain malignant tumors, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues and ovarian carcinoma. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 bladder 
                 82 
               
               
                   
                 bone 
                 6 
               
               
                   
                 brain 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 colon 
                 37 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 145 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 73 
               
               
                   
                 head and neck 
                 638 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 26 
               
               
                   
                 liver 
                 68 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 465 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 52 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 20 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 36 
               
               
                   
                 skin 
                 215 
               
               
                   
                 stomach 
                 219 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 113 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 bladder 
                 8.2e−01 
                 8.5e−01 
                 9.2e−01 
                 0.6 
                 9.7e−01 
                 0.5 
               
               
                 bone 
                 5.5e−01 
                 7.3e−01 
                 4.0e−01 
                 2.1 
                 4.9e−01 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 brain 
                 8.8e−02 
                 1.5e−01 
                 2.3e−03 
                 7.7 
                 1.2e−02 
                 4.8 
               
               
                 colon 
                 3.3e−01 
                 2.8e−01 
                 4.2e−01 
                 1.6 
                 4.2e−01 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 2.5e−01 
                 7.6e−01 
                 3.8e−01 
                 1.0 
                 1 
                 0.6 
               
               
                 general 
                 6.4e−03 
                 2.5e−01 
                 1.7e−06 
                 1.6 
                 5.2e−01 
                 0.9 
               
               
                 head and neck 
                 3.6e−01 
                 5.9e−01 
                 7.6e−01 
                 0.6 
                 1 
                 0.3 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 7.4e−01 
                 8.4e−01 
                 2.1e−01 
                 2.1 
                 4.2e−01 
                 1.4 
               
               
                 liver 
                 4.1e−01 
                 9.1e−01 
                 4.2e−02 
                 3.2 
                 6.4e−01 
                 0.8 
               
               
                 lung 
                 7.6e−01 
                 8.3e−01 
                 9.8e−01 
                 0.5 
                 1 
                 0.3 
               
               
                 breast 
                 5.0e−01 
                 5.5e−01 
                 9.8e−02 
                 1.6 
                 3.4e−01 
                 1.1 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 3.7e−02 
                 3.0e−02 
                 6.9e−03 
                 6.1 
                 4.9e−03 
                 5.6 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 3.8e−01 
                 3.6e−01 
                 3.6e−01 
                 1.7 
                 3.9e−01 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 9.1e−01 
                 9.2e−01 
                 8.9e−01 
                 0.5 
                 9.4e−01 
                 0.5 
               
               
                 skin 
                 6.0e−01 
                 8.1e−01 
                 9.3e−01 
                 0.4 
                 1 
                 0.1 
               
               
                 stomach 
                 3.0e−01 
                 8.1e−01 
                 9.1e−01 
                 0.6 
                 1 
                 0.3 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 1.6e−01 
                 1.3e−01 
                 3.2e−02 
                 1.6 
                 3.0e−01 
                 1.1 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster Z25299 features 5 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z25299_PEA — 2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256). An alignment is given to the known protein (Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between Z25299_PEA — 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273) and ALK1_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90 % homologous to 
                    MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKP               ECQSDWQCPGKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNPTRRKPGKCPVTYGQCLM               LNPPNFCEMDGQCKRDLKCCMGMCGKSCVSPVK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of Z25299_PEA — 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GKQGMRAH (SEQ ID NO: 1138) corresponding to amino acids 132-139 of Z25299_PEA 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z25299_PEA — 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GKQGMRAH (SEQ ID NO: 1138) in Z25299_PEA — 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 136 
                 M -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 20 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 43 
                 C -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 48 
                 K -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 83 
                 R -&gt; K 
                 No 
               
               
                 84 
                 R -&gt; W 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA — 2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z25299_PEA — 2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 124 and ends at position 540. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 122 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 123 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 530 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 989 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1127 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1162 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1180 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1183 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1216 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1262 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 183 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 250 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 267 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 267 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 339 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 371 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 373 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 435 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z25299_PEA — 2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257). An alignment is given to the known protein (Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274) and ALK1_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKP               ECQSDWQCPGKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNPTRRKPGKCPVTYGQCLM               LNPPNFCEMDGQCKRDLKCCMGMCGKSCVSPVK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GEKRHHKQLRDQEVDPLEMRRHSAG (SEQ ID NO: 1139) corresponding to amino acids 132-156 of Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GEKRHHKQLRDQEVDPLEMRRHSAG (SEQ ID NO: 1139) in Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 20 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 43 
                 C -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 48 
                 K -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 83 
                 R -&gt; K 
                 No 
               
               
                 84 
                 R -&gt; W 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA — 2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z25299_PEA — 2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 124 and ends at position 591. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on  
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 122 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 123 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 183 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 250 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 267 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 267 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 339 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 371 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 373 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 435 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z25299_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259). An alignment is given to the known protein (Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275) and ALK1_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKP               ECQSDWQCPGKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNP            
corresponding to amino acids 1-81 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-81 of Z25299_PEA —b 2 _P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RGSLGSAQ (SEQ ID NO: 1140) corresponding to amino acids 82-89 of Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RGSLGSAQ (SEQ ID NO: 1140) in Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 10, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 20 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 43 
                 C -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 48 
                 K -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 82 
                 R -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z25299_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 124 and ends at position 390. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 122 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 123 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 576 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 594 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 597 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 630 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 676 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 183 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 250 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 267 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 267 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 339 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 369 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 431 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 541 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z25299_PEA — 2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260). An alignment is given to the known protein (Antileukoproteinase 1 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between Z25299_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276) and ALK1_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z25299_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKSSGLFPFLVLLALGTLAPWAVEGSGKSFKAGVCPPKKSAQCLRYKKPE               CQSDWQCPGKKRCCPDTCGIKCLDPVDTPNPT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-82 of ALK1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-82 of Z25299_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276).
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 12, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 20 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 43 
                 C -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 48 
                 K -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA — 2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z25299_PEA — 2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 124 and ends at position 369. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 13 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z25299_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 122 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 123 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 451 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 484 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 530 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 183 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 250 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 267 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 267 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 339 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 395 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 430 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 448 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster Z25299 features 11 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster Z25299_PEA — 2_node — 20 (SEQ ID NO: 261) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA — 2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T1 (SEQ ID 
                 518 
                 1099 
               
               
                 NO: 256) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z25299_PEA — 2_node — 21 (SEQ ID NO: 262) according to the present invention is supported by 162 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA — 2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259) and Z25299_PEA — 2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T1 (SEQ ID 
                 1100 
                 1292 
               
               
                 NO: 256) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 514 
                 706 
               
               
                 NO: 259) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 368 
                 560 
               
               
                 NO: 260) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z25299_PEA — 2_node — 23 (SEQ ID NO: 263) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA — 2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T2 (SEQ ID 
                 518 
                 707 
               
               
                 NO: 257) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z25299_PEA — 2_node — 24 (SEQ ID NO: 264) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA — 2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257) and Z25299_PEA —b 2 _T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T2 (SEQ ID 
                 708 
                 886 
               
               
                 NO: 257) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 518 
                 696 
               
               
                 NO: 258) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z25299_PEA — 2_node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 265) according to the present invention is supported by 218 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA — 2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA — 2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257), Z25299_PEA — 2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258), Z25299_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259) and Z25299_PEA — 2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T1 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 208 
               
               
                 NO: 256) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T2 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 208 
               
               
                 NO: 257) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 208 
               
               
                 NO: 258) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 208 
               
               
                 NO: 259) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 208 
               
               
                 NO: 260) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (with regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 19. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Oligonucleotides related to this segment 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Oligonucleotide name 
                 Overexpressed in cancers 
                 Chip reference 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z25299_0_3_0 (SEQ ID 
                 ovarian carcinoma 
                 OVA 
               
               
                 NO: 1017) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster Z25299_PEA — 2_node — 12 (SEQ ID NO: 266) according to the present invention is supported by 228 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA — 2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA — 2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257), Z25299_PEA — 2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258), Z25299_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259) and Z25299_PEA — 2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T1 (SEQ ID 
                 209 
                 245 
               
               
                 NO: 256) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T2 (SEQ ID 
                 209 
                 245 
               
               
                 NO: 257) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 209 
                 245 
               
               
                 NO: 258) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 209 
                 245 
               
               
                 NO: 259) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 209 
                 245 
               
               
                 NO: 260) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (in relation to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 21. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Oligonucleotides related to this segment 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Oligonucleotide name 
                 Overexpressed in cancers 
                 Chip reference 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z25299_0_3_0 (SEQ ID 
                 ovarian carcinoma 
                 OVA 
               
               
                 NO: 1017) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z25299_PEA — 2_node — 13 (SEQ ID NO: 267) according to the present invention is supported by 246 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA — 2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA — 2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257), Z25299_PEA — 2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258), Z25299_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259) and Z25299_PEA — 2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T1 (SEQ ID 
                 246 
                 357 
               
               
                 NO: 256) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T2 (SEQ ID 
                 246 
                 357 
               
               
                 NO: 257) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 246 
                 357 
               
               
                 NO: 258) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 246 
                 357 
               
               
                 NO: 259) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 246 
                 357 
               
               
                 NO: 260) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z25299_PEA — 2_node — 14 (SEQ ID NO: 268)Z25299_PEA — 2_node — 14 (SEQ ID NO: 268) (SEQ ID NO: 268) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA — 2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA — 2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257), Z25299_PEA — 2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258), Z25299_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259) and Z25299_PEA — 2_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 260). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T1 (SEQ ID 
                 358 
                 367 
               
               
                 NO: 256) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T2 (SEQ ID 
                 358 
                 367 
               
               
                 NO: 257) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 358 
                 367 
               
               
                 NO: 258) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 358 
                 367 
               
               
                 NO: 259) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 358 
                 367 
               
               
                 NO: 260) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z25299_PEA — 2_node — 17 (SEQ ID NO: 269) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA — 2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA — 2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257) and Z25299_PEA — 2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T1 (SEQ ID 
                 368 
                 371 
               
               
                 NO: 256) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T2 (SEQ ID 
                 368 
                 371 
               
               
                 NO: 257) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 368 
                 371 
               
               
                 NO: 258) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z25299_PEA — 2_node — 18 (SEQ ID NO: 270) according to the present invention is supported by 221 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA — 2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA — 2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257), Z25299_PEA — 2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258) and Z25299_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T1 (SEQ ID 
                 372 
                 427 
               
               
                 NO: 256) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T2 (SEQ ID 
                 372 
                 427 
               
               
                 NO: 257) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T3 (SEQ ID 
                 372 
                 427 
               
               
                 NO: 258) 
               
               
                 Z25299_PEA_2_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 368 
                 423 
               
               
                 NO: 259) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z25299_PEA — 2_node — 19 (SEQ ID NO: 271) according to the present invention is supported by 197 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z25299_PEA — 2_T1 (SEQ ID NO: 256), Z25299_PEA — 2_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 257), Z25299_PEA — 2_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 258) and Z25299_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 259). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 26                  Segment location on transcripts                             Segment   Segment       Transcript name   starting position   ending position               Z25299_PEA_2_T1 (SEQ ID   428   517       NO: 256)       Z25299_PEA_2_T2 (SEQ ID   428   517       NO: 257)       Z25299_PEA_2_T3 (SEQ ID   428   517       NO: 258)       Z25299_PEA_2_T6 (SEQ ID   424   513       NO: 259)                    
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
     Sequence name: /tmp/oXgeQ4MeyL/K6Vqb1MQu2:ALK1_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
   Alignment of: Z25299_PEA — 2_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 273)×ALK1_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   1371.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   131           Total length:   131           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/rbf3l4VLIm/yR43i4SbP4:ALK1_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: Z25299_PEA — 2_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 274)×ALK1_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   1371.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   131           Total length:   131           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/KCtSXACZXe/rK4T6LKeRX:ALK1_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: Z25299_PEA — 2_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 275)×ALK1_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   835.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   81           Total length:   81           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/LcBlcAxB6c/NSI9pqfxoU:ALK1_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: Z25299_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 276)×ALK1_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   844.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   82           Total length:   82           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Expression of Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor Acid-stable Proteinase Inhibitor Z25299 Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name Z25299 junc13-14-21 (SEQ ID NO:993) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues
 
     Expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by or according to junc13-14-21, Z25299 junc13-14-21 (SEQ ID NO:993) amplicon(s) and Z25299 junc13-14-21F (SEQ ID NO:991) and Z25299 junc13-14-21R (SEQ ID NO:992) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO: 1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1043)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO: 1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”, above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. 
       FIG. 26  is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. The number and percentage of samples that exhibit at least 5 fold over-expression, out of the total number of samples tested is indicated in the bottom. 
     As is evident from  FIG. 26 , the expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 5 fold was found in 12 out of 42 adenocarcinoma samples. 
     Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below. The P value for the difference in the expression levels of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 3.0E−04. The above value demonstrates statistical significance of the results. 
     Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: Z25299 junc13-14-21F (SEQ ID NO:991) forward primer; and Z25299 junc13-14-21R (SEQ ID NO:992) reverse primer. 
     The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: Z25299 junc13-14-21 (SEQ ID NO:993). 
                    Z25299 junc13-14-21 Forward primer       (SEQ ID NO: 991):       ACCCCAAACCCAACTTGATTC               Z25299 junc13-14-21 Reverse primer       (SEQ ID NO: 992):       TCAGTGGTGGAGCCAAGTCTC               Z25299 junc13-14-21 Amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 993):       ACCCCAAACCCAACTTGATTCCTGCCATATGGAGGAGGCTCTGGAGTCCT               GCTCTGTGTGGTCCAGGTCCTTTCCACCCTGAGACTTGGCTCCACCACTG               A            
Expression of Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor Acid-stable Proteinase Inhibitor Z25299 Transcripts, which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name Z25299 seg20 (SEQ ID NO:996) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues
 
     Expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by or according to seg20, Z25299 seg20 amplicon(s) (SEQ ID NO:996) and Z25299 seg2OF (SEQ ID NO:994) and Z25299 seg2OR (SEQ ID NO:995) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO: 1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1043)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO: 1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel” above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. 
       FIG. 27A  is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. As is evident from  FIG. 27A , the expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 10 fold was found in 30 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples. 
     Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below. The P value for the difference in the expression levels of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 9.81E−07. Threshold of 10 fold overexpression was found to differentiate between cancer and normal samples with P value of 5E−03 as checked by exact fisher test. The above values demonstrate statistical significance of the results. 
     Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: Z25299 seg2OF forward primer; and Z25299 seg20R reverse primer. 
     The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: Z25299 seg20. 
                    Z25299 seg20 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO: 994):       CTCCTGAACCCTACTCCAAGCA               Z25299 seg20 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 995):       CAGGCGATCCTATGGAAATCC               Z25299 seg20 Amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 996):       CTCCTGAACCCTACTCCAAGCACAGCCTCTGTCTGACTCCCTTGTCCTTC               AAGAGAACTGTTCTCCAGGTCTCAGGGCCAGGATTTCCATAGGATCGCCT               G            
Expression of Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor (Acid-stable Proteinase Inhibitor with Strong Affinities for Trypsin, Chymotrypsin, Elastase, and Cathepsin G) Z25299 Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name Z25299seg20 (SEQ ID NO:996) in Different Normal Tissues
 
     Expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor transcripts detectable by or according to Z25299seg20 (SEQ ID NO:996) amplicon(s) and primers: Z25299seg23F (SEQ ID NO:994) Z25299seg20R (SEQ ID NO:995) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000981, (SEQ ID NO: 1048); RPL19 amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM — 003194, (SEQ ID NO:1052); TATA amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1055)), Ubiquitin (GenBank Accession No. BC000449, (SEQ ID NO: 1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the ovary samples (Sample Nos. 18-20, Table 1 above, Tissue samples in testing panel), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the ovary samples. Primers and amplicon are as above. Results are shown in  FIG. 27B . 
     Expression of Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor Z25299 Transcripts, which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name Z25299 seg23 (SEQ ID NO:999) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues 
     Expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by or according to seg23, Z25299 seg23 (SEQ ID NO:999) amplicon(s) and Z25299 seg23F (SEQ ID NO:997) and Z25299 seg23R (SEQ ID NO:998) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323, (SEQ ID NO: 1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000194, (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1043)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907, (SEQ ID NO: 1044); GAPDH amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel” above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. 
       FIG. 28A  is a histogram showing over expression of the above-indicated Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. 
     As is evident from  FIG. 28A , the expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly higher than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing panel”). Notably an over-expression of at least 10 fold was found in 31 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples. 
     Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below. The P value for the difference in the expression levels of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 2.48E−07. Threshold of 10 fold overexpression was found to differentiate between cancer and normal samples with P value of 3.61E−03 as checked by exact fisher test. The above values demonstrate statistical significance of the results. 
     Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: Z25299 seg23F forward primer; and Z25299 seg23R reverse primer. 
     The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: Z25299 seg23. 
                    Z25299 seg23 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO: 997):       CAAGCAATTGAGGGACCAGG               Z25299 seg23 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 998):       CAAAAAACATTGTTAATGAGAGAGATGAC               Z25299 seg23 Amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 999):       CAAGCAATTGAGGGACCAGGAAGTGGATCCTCTAGAGATGAGGAGGCATT               CTGCTGGATGACTTTTAAAAATGTTTTCTCCAGAGTCATCTCTCTCATTA               ACAATGTTTTTTG            
Expression of Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor Z25299 Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name Z25299seg23 (SEQ ID NO:999) in Different Normal Tissues
 
     Expression of Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor transcripts detectable by or according to Z25299seg23 (SEQ ID NO:999) amplicon(s) and primers (as above): Z25299seg23F (SEQ ID NO:997) Z25299seg23R (SEQ ID NO:998) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000981, (SEQ ID NO:1048); RPL19 amplicon, (SEQ ID NO:1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM — 003194, (SEQ ID NO: 1052); TATA amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1055)), Ubiquitin (GenBank Accession No. BC000449, (SEQ ID NO: 1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168, (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon, (SEQ ID NO: 1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the ovary samples (Sample Nos. 18-20, Table 1 above, Tissue samples in testing panel), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the ovary samples. Results are shown in  FIG. 28B . 
     Description for Cluster T39971 
     Cluster T39971 features 4 transcript(s) and 28 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T39971_T10 
                 570 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_T12 
                 571 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_T16 
                 572 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_T5 
                 573 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_0 
                 574 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_18 
                 575 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_21 
                 576 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_22 
                 577 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_23 
                 578 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_31 
                 579 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_33 
                 580 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_7 
                 581 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_1 
                 582 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_10 
                 583 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_11 
                 584 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_12 
                 585 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_15 
                 586 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_16 
                 587 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_17 
                 588 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_26 
                 589 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_27 
                 590 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_28 
                 591 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_29 
                 592 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_3 
                 593 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_30 
                 594 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_34 
                 595 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_35 
                 596 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_36 
                 597 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_4 
                 598 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_5 
                 599 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_8 
                 600 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_node_9 
                 601 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T39971_P6 
                 603 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_P9 
                 604 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_P11 
                 605 
               
               
                   
                 T39971_P12 
                 606 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Vitronectin precursor (SwissProt accession identifier VTNC_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Serum spreading factor; S-protein; V75), SEQ ID NO: 602, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     Protein Vitronectin precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Vitronectin is a cell adhesion and spreading factor found in serum and tissues. Vitronectin interacts with glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans. Is recognized by certain members of the integrin family and serves as a cell-to-substrate adhesion molecule. Inhibitor of the membrane-damaging effect of the terminal cytolytic complement pathway. The sequence for protein Vitronectin precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Vitronectin precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 122 
                 A -&gt; S. /FTId = VAR_012983. 
               
               
                 268 
                 R -&gt; Q. /FTId = VAR_012984. 
               
               
                 400 
                 T -&gt; M. /FTId = VAR_012985. 
               
               
                 50 
                 C -&gt; N 
               
               
                 225 
                 S -&gt; N 
               
               
                 366 
                 A -&gt; T 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein Vitronectin precursor localization is believed to be Extracellular. 
     The previously known protein also has the following indication(s) and/or potential therapeutic use(s): Cancer, melanoma. It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: Alphavbeta3 integrin antagonist; Apoptosis agonist. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Anticancer. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: immune response; cell adhesion, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; protein binding; heparin binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular space, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     Cluster T39971 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the right hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 29  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 29  and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: liver cancer, lung malignant tumors and pancreas carcinoma. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 adrenal 
                 60 
               
               
                   
                 bladder 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 bone 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 brain 
                 9 
               
               
                   
                 colon 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 79 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 29 
               
               
                   
                 liver 
                 2164 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 lymph nodes 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 skin 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 adrenal 
                 6.9e−01 
                 7.4e−01 
                 2.0e−02 
                 2.3 
                 5.3e−02 
                 1.8 
               
               
                 bladder 
                 5.4e−01 
                 6.0e−01 
                 5.6e−01 
                 1.8 
                 6.8e−01 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 bone 
                 1 
                 6.7e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 7.0e−01 
                 1.4 
               
               
                 brain 
                 8.0e−01 
                 8.6e−01 
                 3.0e−01 
                 1.9 
                 5.3e−01 
                 1.2 
               
               
                 colon 
                 4.2e−01 
                 4.8e−01 
                 7.0e−01 
                 1.6 
                 7.7e−01 
                 1.4 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 6.6e−01 
                 5.7e−01 
                 1.0e−01 
                 0.8 
                 8.7e−01 
                 0.6 
               
               
                 general 
                 5.1e−01 
                 3.8e−01 
                 9.2e−08 
                 1.6 
                 8.3e−04 
                 1.3 
               
               
                 liver 
                 1 
                 6.7e−01 
                 2.3e−03 
                 0.3 
                 1 
                 0.2 
               
               
                 lung 
                 2.4e−01 
                 9.1e−02 
                 1.7e−01 
                 4.3 
                 8.1e−03 
                 5.0 
               
               
                 lymph nodes 
                 1 
                 5.7e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 5.8e−01 
                 2.3 
               
               
                 breast 
                 1 
                 6.7e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 8.2e−01 
                 1.2 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 9.5e−02 
                 1.8e−01 
                 1.5e−11 
                 6.5 
                 8.2e−09 
                 4.6 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 7.3e−01 
                 6.0e−01 
                 6.7e−01 
                 1.5 
                 5.6e−01 
                 1.7 
               
               
                 skin 
                 1 
                 4.4e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 6.4e−01 
                 1.6 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 5.0e−01 
                 2.6e−01 
                 1 
                 1.1 
                 8.0e−01 
                 1.4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster T39971 features 4 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Vitronectin precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). An alignment is given to the known protein (Vitronectin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603) and VTNC_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSC               CTDYTAECKPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTS               DLQAQSKGNPEQTPVLKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPP               AEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFRGQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVW               GIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGVLDPDYPRNISDGFDGI               PDNVDAALALPASHSYSGRERVYFFKG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-276 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-276 of T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TQGVVGD (SEQ ID NO: 1075) corresponding to amino acids 277-283 of T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TQGVVGD (SEQ ID NO: 1075) in T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603).The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 122 
                 A -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 145 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 268 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 280 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 180 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 180 
                 C -&gt; W 
                 No 
               
               
                 192 
                 Y -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 209 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 211 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 267 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 267 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 268 
                 R -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 756 and ends at position 1604. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 417 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 459 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1387 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1406 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1406 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1555 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1555 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1558 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1558 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1594 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1642 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1770 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 529 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1982 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2007 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2029 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2094 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2117 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2123 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2152 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2182 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2185 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2297 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1119 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2411 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2411 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2487 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1188 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1295 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1295 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1324 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1331 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1381 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570). An alignment is given to the known protein (Vitronectin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604) and VTNC_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSC               CTDYTAECKPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEOVGGPSLTS               DLQAQSKGNPEQTPVLKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPP               AEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFRGQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVW               GIEGPIDAAFTRINCOGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGVLDPDYPRNISDGFDGI               PDNVDAALALPAHSYSGRERVYFFKGKQYWEYQFQHQPSQEECEGSSLSA               VFEHFAMMQRDSWEDIFELLFWGRT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-325 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-325 of T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    SGMAPRPSLAKKQRFRHRNRKGYRSQRGHSRGRNQNSRRPSRATWLSLFS               SEESNLGANNYDDYRMDWLVPATCEPIQSVFFFSGDKYYRVNLRTRRVDT               VDPPYPRSIAQYWLGCPAPGHL            
corresponding to amino acids 357-478 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 326-447 of T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise TS, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 325−x to 325; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 326+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 122 
                 A -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 145 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 268 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 328 
                 M -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 350 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 369 
                 T -&gt; M 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 379 
                 S -&gt; I 
                 No 
               
               
                 380 
                 N -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 180 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 180 
                 C -&gt; W 
                 No 
               
               
                 192 
                 Y -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 209 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 211 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 267 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 267 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 268 
                 R -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 756 and ends at position 2096. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 417 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 459 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1387 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1406 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1406 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1555 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1555 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1558 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1558 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1738 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1803 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1826 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 529 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1832 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1861 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1891 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1894 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2006 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2120 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2120 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2196 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1119 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1188 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1295 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1295 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1324 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1331 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1381 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571). An alignment is given to the known protein (Vitronectin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) and VTNC_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSC               CTDYTAECKPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTS               DLQAQSKGNPEQTPVLKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPP               AEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFRGQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVW               GIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGVLDPDYPRNISDGFDGI               PDNVDAALALPAHSYSGRERVYFFKGKQYWEYQFQHQPSQEECEGSSLSA               VFEHFAMMQRDSWEDIFELLFWGRTS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-326 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-326 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to DKYYRVNLRTRRVDTVDPPYPRSIAQYWLGCPAPGHL corresponding to amino acids 442-478 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 327-363 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise SD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 326−x to 326; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 327+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     Comparison report between T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) and Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000) (SEQ ID NO:1000): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSC               CTDYTAECKPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTS               DLQAQSKGNPEQTPVLKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPP               AEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFRGQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVW               GIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFKGSQYWRFEDGVLDPDYPRNISDGFDGI               PDNVDAALALPAHSYSGRERVYFFKGKQYWEYQFQHQPSQEECEGSSLSA               VFEHFAMMQRDSWEDIFELLFWGRTS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-326 of Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-326 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to DKYYRVNLRTRRVDTVDPPYPRSIAQYWLGCPAPGHL corresponding to amino acids 442-478 of Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000), which also corresponds to amino acids 327-363 of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise SD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 326−x to 326; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 327+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 122 
                 A -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 145 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 268 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 180 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 180 
                 C -&gt; W 
                 No 
               
               
                 192 
                 Y -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 209 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 211 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 267 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 267 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 268 
                 R -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T39971_T 12 (SEQ ID NO: 571) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 756 and ends at position 1844. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P 11 (SEQ ID NO: 605) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 417 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 459 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1387 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1406 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1406 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1555 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1555 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1558 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1558 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1754 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1868 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1868 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 529 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1944 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1119 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1188 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1295 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1295 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1324 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1331 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1381 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572). An alignment is given to the known protein (Vitronectin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) and VTNC_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSC               CTDYTAECKPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTS               DLQAQSKGNPEQTPVLKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPP               AEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFRGQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVW               GIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLEK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-223 of VTNC_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-223 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) corresponding to amino acids 224-238 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) in T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606). 
     Comparison report between T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) and Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPLRPLLILALLAWVALADQESCKGRCTEGFNVDKKCQCDELCSYYQSC               CTDYTAECKPQVTRGDVFTMPEDEYTVYDDGEEKNNATVHEQVGGPSLTS               DLQAQSKGNPEQTPVLKPEEEAPAPEVGASKPEGIDSRPETLHPGRPQPP               AEEELCSGKPFDAFTDLKNGSLFAFRGQYCYELDEKAVRPGYPKLIRDVW               GIEGPIDAAFTRINCQGKTYLFK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-223 of Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000), which also corresponds to amino acids 1-223 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) corresponding to amino acids 224-238 of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VPGAVGQGRKHLGRV (SEQ ID NO: 1076) in T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 13, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 122 
                 A -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 145 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 180 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 180 
                 C -&gt; W 
                 No 
               
               
                 192 
                 Y -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 209 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 211 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 756 and ends at position 1469. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 14 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 417 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 459 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1387 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1406 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1406 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 529 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1119 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1188 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1295 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1295 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1324 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1331 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1381 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster T39971 features 28 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 574) according to the present invention is supported by 76 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 810 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 810 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 810 
               
               
                 572) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 810 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 18 (SEQ ID NO: 575) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1425 
                 1592 
               
               
                 572) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 21 (SEQ ID NO: 576) according to the present invention is supported by 99 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1425 
                 1581 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1425 
                 1581 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1425 
                 1581 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 22 (SEQ ID NO: 577) according to the present invention is supported by 7 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1582 
                 1779 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 23 (SEQ ID NO: 578)according to the present invention is supported by 101 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1582 
                 1734 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1582 
                 1734 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1780 
                 1932 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 31 (SEQ ID NO: 579) according to the present invention is supported by 94 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1847 
                 1986 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2138 
                 2277 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 33 (SEQ ID NO: 580) according to the present invention is supported by 77 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1987 
                 2113 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1735 
                 1861 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2278 
                 2404 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 581)according to the present invention is supported by 87 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 940 
                 1162 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 940 
                 1162 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 940 
                 1162 
               
               
                 572) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 940 
                 1162 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 1 (SEQ ID NO: 582) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 811 
                 819 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 811 
                 819 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 811 
                 819 
               
               
                 572) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 811 
                 819 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 10 (SEQ ID NO: 583) according to the present invention is supported by 77 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1189 
                 1232 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1189 
                 1232 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1189 
                 1232 
               
               
                 572) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1189 
                 1232 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 11 (SEQ ID NO: 584) according to the present invention is supported by 79 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1233 
                 1270 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1233 
                 1270 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1233 
                 1270 
               
               
                 572) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1233 
                 1270 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 12 (SEQ ID NO: 585) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1271 
                 1284 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1271 
                 1284 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1271 
                 1284 
               
               
                 572) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1271 
                 1284 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 15 (SEQ ID NO: 586) according to the present invention is supported by 79 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1285 
                 1316 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1285 
                 1316 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1285 
                 1316 
               
               
                 572) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1285 
                 1316 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 16 (SEQ ID NO: 587) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 28 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1317 
                 1340 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1317 
                 1340 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1317 
                 1340 
               
               
                 572) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1317 
                 1340 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 17 (SEQ ID NO: 588) according to the present invention is supported by 86 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1341 
                 1424 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1341 
                 1424 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1341 
                 1424 
               
               
                 572) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1341 
                 1424 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 26 (SEQ ID NO: 589) according to the present invention is supported by 85 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 30 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1933 
                 1974 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 27 (SEQ ID NO: 590) according to the present invention is supported by 90 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1975 
                 2025 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 28 (SEQ ID NO: 591) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 32 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1735 
                 1743 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2026 
                 2034 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 29 (SEQ ID NO: 592) according to the present invention is supported by 99 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 33 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1744 
                 1838 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2035 
                 2129 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 3 (SEQ ID NO: 593) according to the present invention is supported by 78 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 34 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 820 
                 861 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 820 
                 861 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 820 
                 861 
               
               
                 572) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 820 
                 861 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 30 (SEQ ID NO: 594) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 35 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1839 
                 1846 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2130 
                 2137 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 34 (SEQ ID NO: 595) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 36 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2114 
                 2120 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1862 
                 1868 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2405 
                 2411 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 35 (SEQ ID NO: 596) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 37 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2121 
                 2137 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1869 
                 1885 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2412 
                 2428 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 36 (SEQ ID NO: 597) according to the present invention is supported by 51 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 38 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2138 
                 2199 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1886 
                 1947 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2429 
                 2490 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 598) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 39 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 862 
                 881 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 862 
                 881 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 862 
                 881 
               
               
                 572) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 862 
                 881 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 5 (SEQ ID NO: 595) according to the present invention is supported by 80 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 40 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 882 
                 939 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 882 
                 939 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 882 
                 939 
               
               
                 572) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 882 
                 939 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 600) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 41 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 Segment starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1163 
                 1168 
               
               
                 570) 
               
               
                 T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1163 
                 1168 
               
               
                 571) 
               
               
                 T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1163 
                 1168 
               
               
                 572) 
               
               
                 T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1163 
                 1168 
               
               
                 573) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T39971_node — 9 (SEQ ID NO: 601) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 570), T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 571), T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 572) and T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 573). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 42                  Segment location on transcripts                                 Segment ending       Transcript name   Segment starting position   position                                 T39971_T10 (SEQ ID NO:   1169   1188       570)       T39971_T12 (SEQ ID NO:   1169   1188       571)       T39971_T16 (SEQ ID NO:   1169   1188       572)       T39971_T5 (SEQ ID NO:   1169   1188       573)                    
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
     Sequence name: /tmp/xkraCL2OcZ/43L7YcPH7x:VTNC_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
   Alignment of: T39971_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 603)×VTNC_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   2774.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   278           Total length:   278           Matching Percent Similarity:   99.64           Matching Percent Identity:   99.64           Total Percent Similarity:   99.64           Total Percent Identity:   99.64           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/X4DeeuSlB4/yMubSR5FPs:VTNC_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: T39971_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 604)×VTNC_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4430.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   447           Total length:   478           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   93.51           Total Percent Identity:   93.51           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/jvp1VtnxNy/wxNSeFVZZw:VTNC_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605)×VTNC_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   3576.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   363           Total length:   478           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   75.94           Total Percent Identity:   75.94           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/jvp1VtnxNy/wxNSeFVZZw:Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: T39971_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 605)×Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   3576.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   363           Total length:   478           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   75.94           Total Percent Identity:   75.94           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/fgebv7ir4i/48bTBMziJ0:VTNC_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606)×VTNC_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2237.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   223           Total length:   223           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/fgebv7ir4i/48bTBMziJO:Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000)
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: T39971_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 606)×Q9BSH7 (SEQ ID NO: 1000) . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   2237.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   223           Total length:   223           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Expression of VTNC_HUMAN Vitronectin (Serum Spreading Factor, Somatomedin B, Complement S-Protein), T39971 Transcripts, Which are Detectable By Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name T39971 junc23-33 (SEQ ID NO:1003) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues
 
     Expression of VTNC_HUMAN vitronectin (serum spreading factor, somatomedin B, complement S-protein) transcripts detectable by or according to junc23-33, T39971 junc23-33 (SEQ ID NO: 1003) amplicon(s) and T39971 junc23-33F (SEQ ID NO: 1001) and T39971 junc23-33R (SEQ ID NO: 1002) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323 (SEQ ID NO: 1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000194 (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1044)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168 (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907; GAPDH amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, Table 1, above, “Tissue samples in testing panel”), to obtain a value of fold differential expression for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. 
       FIG. 30  is a histogram showing down regulation of the above-indicated VTNC_HUMAN vitronectin (serum spreading factor, somatomedin B, complement S-protein), transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. 
     As is evident from  FIG. 30 , the expression of VTNC_HUMAN vitronectin (serum spreading factor, somatomedin B, complement S-protein), transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in most cancer samples was significantly lower than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48 Table 1, above, “Tissue samples in testing panel”). 
     Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: T39971 junc23-33F (SEQ ID NO:1001) forward primer; and T39971 junc23-33R (SEQ ID NO:1002) reverse primer. 
     The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: T39971 junc23-33 (SEQ ID NO: 1003). 
                    T39971 junc23-33 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO: 1001):       GGGGCAGAACCTCTGACAAG               T39971 junc23-33 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 1002):       GGGCAGCCCAGCCAGTA               T39971 junc23-33 Amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1003):       GGGGCAGAACCTCTGACAAGTACTACCGAGTCAATCTTCGCACACGGCGA               GTGGACACTGTGGACCCTCCCTACCCACGCTCCATCGCTCAGTACTGGCT               GGGCTGCCC            
Expression of VTNC_HUMAN Vitronectin (Serum Spreading Factor, Somatomedin B, Complement S-Protein), T39971 Transcripts, Which are Detectable By Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name T39971junc23-33 (SEQ ID NO: 1003) in Different Normal Tissues.
 
     Expression of VTNC_HUMAN vitronectin (serum spreading factor, somatomedin B, complement S-protein) transcripts detectable by or according to T39971junc23-33 (SEQ ID NO:1003) amplicon and T39971junc23-33F (SEQ ID NO:1001) and T39971junc23-33R (SEQ ID NO: 1002) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—RPL19 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000981 (SEQ ID NO: 1048); RPL19 amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM — 003194 (SEQ ID NO: 1052); TATA amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1055)), Ubiquitin (GenBank Accession No. BC000449 (SEQ ID NO: 1056); amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168 (SEQ ID NO: 1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the breast samples (Sample Nos. 33-35, Table 2 “Tissue samples in normal panel” above), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the breast samples. 
     The results are described in  FIG. 31 , presenting the histogram showing the expression of T39971 transcripts, which are detectable by amplicon as depicted in sequence name T39971junc23-33 (SEQ ID NO:1003), in different normal tissues. Primers and amplicon are as above. 
     Description for Cluster Z44808 
     Cluster Z44808 features 5 transcript(s) and 21 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 
                 607 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 
                 608 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 
                 609 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T8 
                 610 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T9 
                 611 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_0 
                 612 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_16 
                 613 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_2 
                 614 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_24 
                 615 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_32 
                 616 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_33 
                 617 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_36 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_37 
                 619 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_41 
                 620 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_11 
                 621 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_13 
                 622 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_18 
                 623 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_22 
                 624 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_26 
                 625 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_30 
                 626 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_34 
                 627 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_35 
                 628 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_39 
                 629 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_4 
                 630 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_6 
                 631 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_node_8 
                 632 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_P5 
                 634 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_P6 
                 635 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_P7 
                 636 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_P11 
                 637 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor (SwissProt accession identifier SMO2_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Secreted modular calcium-binding protein 2; SMOC-2; Smooth muscle-associated protein 2; SMAP-2; MSTP117), SEQ ID NO: 633, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     The sequence for protein SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor is given at the end of the application, as “SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 169-170 
                 KT -&gt; TR 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 212 
                 S -&gt; P 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 429-446 
                 TPRGHAESTSNRQPRKQG -&gt; RSKRNL 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 434 
                 A -&gt; V 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 439 
                 N -&gt; Y 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor localization is believed to be Secreted. 
     Cluster Z44808 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the right hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 32  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 32  and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: colorectal cancer, lung cancer and pancreas carcinoma. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 bladder 
                 123 
               
               
                   
                 bone 
                 304 
               
               
                   
                 brain 
                 18 
               
               
                   
                 colon 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 40 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 37 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 2 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 61 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 116 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 128 
               
               
                   
                 stomach 
                 36 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 195 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 bladder 
                 6.8e−01 
                 7.6e−01 
                 7.7e−01 
                 0.8 
                 9.1e−01 
                 0.6 
               
               
                 bone 
                 7.0e−01 
                 8.8e−01 
                 9.9e−01 
                 0.3 
                 1 
                 0.2 
               
               
                 brain 
                 6.8e−01 
                 7.2e−01 
                 3.0e−02 
                 2.6 
                 1.7e−01 
                 1.6 
               
               
                 colon 
                 9.2e−03 
                 1.3e−02 
                 1.2e−01 
                 3.6 
                 1.6e−01 
                 3.1 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 2.1e−02 
                 4.0e−01 
                 1.0e−04 
                 1.9 
                 2.7e−01 
                 1.0 
               
               
                 general 
                 2.6e−02 
                 7.2e−01 
                 4.9e−07 
                 1.9 
                 3.0e−01 
                 1.0 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 7.3e−01 
                 8.1e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 1 
                 1.0 
               
               
                 lung 
                 4.0e−03 
                 1.8e−02 
                 8.0e−04 
                 12.2 
                 2.1e−02 
                 6.0 
               
               
                 breast 
                 4.8e−01 
                 6.1e−01 
                 9.8e−02 
                 2.0 
                 3.9e−01 
                 1.2 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 8.1e−01 
                 8.3e−01 
                 9.1e−01 
                 0.6 
                 9.7e−01 
                 0.5 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 1.2e−01 
                 2.1e−01 
                 1.0e−03 
                 6.5 
                 5.9e−03 
                 4.6 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 8.4e−01 
                 8.9e−01 
                 9.0e−01 
                 0.6 
                 9.8e−01 
                 0.4 
               
               
                 stomach 
                 5.0e−01 
                 8.7e−01 
                 9.6e−04 
                 1.5 
                 1.9e−01 
                 0.8 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 6.7e−01 
                 7.9e−01 
                 9.2e−01 
                 0.5 
                 1 
                 0.3 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster Z44808 features 5 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608). An alignment is given to the known protein (SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between Z44808_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634) and SMO2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSP               QKPLCASDGRTFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKY               TQEQARKEFQQVFIPECNDDGTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGT               AVAHKTPRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKTDDAAAPALETQPQGDEEDIASR               YPTLWTEQVKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKNDNVVIPEC               AHGGLYKPVQCHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARAH               PAKARDLYKGRQLQGCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSG               RLSEPDPSHTLEERVVHWYFKLLDKNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSK               PKKCVKKFVEYCDVNNDKSISVQELMGCLGVAKEDGKADTKKRHTPRG               HAESTSNRQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-441 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-441 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence DAMVVSSRPKATTHRKSRTLSRR (SEQ ID NO: 1077) corresponding to amino acids 442-464 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z44808_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence DAMVVSSRPKATTHRKSRTLSRR (SEQ ID NO: 1077) in Z44808_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 586 and ends at position 1977. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  549 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  648 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 4403 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 4456 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4964 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1025 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1677 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2691 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3900 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 3929 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4099 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4281 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 4319 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609). An alignment is given to the known protein (SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635) and SMO2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSPQK               PLCASDGRTFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKYTQEQ               ARKEFQQVFIPECNDDGTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGTAVAHKT               PRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKTDDAAAPALETQPQGDEEDIASRYPTLWTEQ               VKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKNDNVVIPECAHGGLYKPVQ               CHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARAHPAKARDLYKGRQ               LQGCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSGRLSEPDPSHTLEER               VVHWYFKLLDKNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSKPKKCVKKFVEYCDVNN               DKSISVQELMGCLGVAKEDGKADTKKRH            
corresponding to amino acids 1-428 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-428 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RSKRNL (SEQ ID NO: 1078) corresponding to amino acids 429-434 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RSKRNL (SEQ ID NO: 1078) in Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 147 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 586 and ends at position 1887. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  549 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  648 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2866 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3374 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1025 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1677 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2310 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2339 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2509 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2691 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2729 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2813 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). An alignment is given to the known protein (SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636) and SMO2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSPQK               PLCASDGRTFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKYTQEQ               ARKEFQQVFIPECNDDGTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGTAVAHKT               PRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKTDDAAAPALETQPQGDEEDIASRYPTLWTEQ               VKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKNDNVVIPECAHGGLYKPVQ               CHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARAHPAKARDLYKGRQ               LQGCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSGRLSEPDPSHTLEER               VVHWYFKLLDKNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSKPKKCVKKFVEYCDVNN               DKSISVQELMGCLGVAKEDGKADTKKRHTPRGHAESTSNRQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-441 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-441 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLWLRGKVSFYCF (SEQ ID NO: 1079) corresponding to amino acids 442-454 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLWLRGKVSFYCF (SEQ ID NO: 1079) in Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 10, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 147 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 586 and ends at position 1947. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  549 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  648 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1025 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1677 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2169 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607). The identification of this transcript was performed using a non-EST based method for identification of alternative splicing, described in the following reference: “Sorek R et al., Genome Res. (2004) 14:1617-23.” An alignment is given to the known protein (SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between Z44808_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637) and SMO2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z44808_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MLLPQLCWLPLLAGLLPPVPAQKFSALTFLRVDQDKDKDCSLDCAGSPQK               PLCASDGRTFLSRCEFQRAKCKDPQLEIAYRGNCKDVSRCVAERKYTQEQ               ARKEFQQVFIPECNDDGTYSQVQCHSYTGYCWCVTPNGRPISGTAVAHKT               PRCPGSVNEKLPQREGTGKT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-170 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-170 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    DIASRYPTLWTEQVKSRQNKTNKNSVSSCDQEHQSALEEAKQPKNDNVVI               PECAHGGLYKPVQCHPSTGYCWCVLVDTGRPIPGTSTRYEQPKCDNTARA               HPAKARDLYKGRQLQGCPGAKKHEFLTSVLDALSTDMVHAASDPSSSSGR               LSEPDPSHTLEERVVHWYFKLLDKNSSGDIGKKEIKPFKRFLRKKSKPKK               CVKKFVEYCDVNNDKSISVQELMGCLGVAKEDGKADTKKRHTPRGHAEST               SNRQPRKQG            
corresponding to amino acids 188-446 of SMO2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 171-429 of Z44808_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of Z44808_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise TD, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 170−x to −170; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 171+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 12, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 147 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 586 and ends at position 1872. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 13 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z44808_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  549 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  648 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2720 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3228 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1025 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1626 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2164 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2193 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2363 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2545 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2583 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2667 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster Z44808 features 21 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 612) according to the present invention is supported by 29 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 
                 1 
                 669 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 607) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 
                 1 
                 669 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 608) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 
                 1 
                 669 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 609) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T8 
                 1 
                 669 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 610) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T9 
                 1 
                 669 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 611) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 16 (SEQ ID NO: 613) according to the present invention is supported by 39 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 
                 1172 
                 1358 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 607) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 
                 1223 
                 1409 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 608) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 
                 1223 
                 1409 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 609) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T8 
                 1223 
                 1409 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 610) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T9 
                 1223 
                 1409 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 611) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 614) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 
                 670 
                 841 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 607) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 
                 670 
                 841 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 608) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 
                 670 
                 841 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 609) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T8 
                 670 
                 841 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 610) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T9 
                 670 
                 841 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 611) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 24 (SEQ ID NO: 615) according to the present invention is supported by 52 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 
                 1545 
                 1819 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 607) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 
                 1596 
                 1870 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 608) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 
                 1596 
                 1870 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 609) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T8 
                 1596 
                 1870 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 610) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T9 
                 1596 
                 1870 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 611) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 32 (SEQ ID NO: 616) according to the present invention is supported by 17 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 1909 
                 3593 
               
               
                 NO: 608) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID 
                 1909 
                 2397 
               
               
                 NO: 610) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 33 (SEQ ID NO: 617) according to the present invention is supported by 133 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 1858 
                 2734 
               
               
                 ID NO: 607) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 3594 
                 4470 
               
               
                 NO: 608) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 2004 
                 2880 
               
               
                 NO: 609) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 36 (SEQ ID NO: 618) according to the present invention is supported by 117 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 2829 
                 3080 
               
               
                 ID NO: 607) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 4565 
                 4816 
               
               
                 NO: 608) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 2975 
                 3226 
               
               
                 NO: 609) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 37 (SEQ ID NO: 619) according to the present invention is supported by 120 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 3081 
                 3429 
               
               
                 ID NO: 607) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 4817 
                 5165 
               
               
                 NO: 608) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 3227 
                 3575 
               
               
                 NO: 609) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 630)Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 630)1 (SEQ ID NO: 620) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T9 
                 1974 
                 2206 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 611) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 11 (SEQ ID NO: 621) according to the present invention is supported by 25 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA  — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 1097 
                 1147 
               
               
                 NO: 608) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 1097 
                 1147 
               
               
                 NO: 609) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID 
                 1097 
                 1147 
               
               
                 NO: 610) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 1097 
                 1147 
               
               
                 NO: 611) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 13 (SEQ ID NO: 622) according to the present invention is supported by 28 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 1097 
                 1171 
               
               
                 ID NO: 607) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 1148 
                 1222 
               
               
                 NO: 608) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 1148 
                 1222 
               
               
                 NO: 609) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID 
                 1148 
                 1222 
               
               
                 NO: 610) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 1148 
                 1222 
               
               
                 NO: 611) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 18 (SEQ ID NO: 623) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 1359 
                 1441 
               
               
                 ID NO: 607) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 1410 
                 1492 
               
               
                 NO: 608) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 1410 
                 1492 
               
               
                 NO: 609) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID 
                 1410 
                 1492 
               
               
                 NO: 610) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 1410 
                 1492 
               
               
                 NO: 611) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 22 (SEQ ID NO: 624) according to the present invention is supported by 33 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 1442 
                 1544 
               
               
                 ID NO: 607) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 1493 
                 1595 
               
               
                 NO: 608) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 1493 
                 1595 
               
               
                 NO: 609) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID 
                 1493 
                 1595 
               
               
                 NO: 610) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 1493 
                 1595 
               
               
                 NO: 611) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 26 (SEQ ID NO: 625) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 1871 
                 1965 
               
               
                 NO: 609) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 30 (SEQ ID NO: 626) according to the present invention is supported by 44 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 1820 
                 1857 
               
               
                 ID NO: 607) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 1871 
                 1908 
               
               
                 NO: 608) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 1966 
                 2003 
               
               
                 NO: 609) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID 
                 1871 
                 1908 
               
               
                 NO: 610) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 1871 
                 1908 
               
               
                 NO: 611) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 34 (SEQ ID NO: 627) according to the present invention is supported by 70 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 32 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 2735 
                 2809 
               
               
                 ID NO: 607) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 4471 
                 4545 
               
               
                 NO: 608) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 2881 
                 2955 
               
               
                 NO: 609) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 35 (SEQ ID NO: 628) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 33 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 2810 
                 2828 
               
               
                 ID NO: 607) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 4546 
                 4564 
               
               
                 NO: 608) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 2956 
                 2974 
               
               
                 NO: 609) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 39 (SEQ ID NO: 629) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 34 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment starting 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 1909 
                 1973 
               
               
                 NO: 611) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 630) according to the present invention is supported by 33 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 35 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 842 
                 948 
               
               
                 ID NO: 607) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 842 
                 948 
               
               
                 NO: 608) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 842 
                 948 
               
               
                 NO: 609) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID 
                 842 
                 948 
               
               
                 NO: 610) 
               
               
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 842 
                 948 
               
               
                 NO: 611) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 631) according to the present invention is supported by 30 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 36 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
                 949 
                 1048 
               
               
                   
                 ID NO: 607) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 949 
                 1048 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 608) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 949 
                 1048 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 609) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID 
                 949 
                 1048 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 610) 
               
               
                   
                 Z44808_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID 
                 949 
                 1048 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 611) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z44808_PEA — 1_node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 632) according to the present invention is supported by 25 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z44808_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 607), Z44808_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 608), Z44808_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 609), Z44808_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 610) and Z44808_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 611). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 37                  Segment location on transcripts                                     Segment   Segment               starting   ending           Transcript name   position   position                       Z44808_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ   1049   1096           ID NO: 607)           Z44808_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID   1049   1096           NO: 608)           Z44808_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID   1049   1096           NO: 609)           Z44808_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID   1049   1096           NO: 610)           Z44808_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID   1049   1096           NO: 611)                        
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
     Sequence name: /tmp/vUqLu6eAVZ/K3JDuPvaLo:SMO2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
   Alignment of: Z44808_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 634)×SMO2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   4440.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   441           Total length:   441           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/QSUNfTsJ5y/kLOw5Vb6SD:SMO2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: Z44808_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 635)×SMO2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4310.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   428           Total length:   428           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/MZVdR4PVdM/5uN8RwViJ1:SMO2_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: Z44808_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 636)×SMO2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4440.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   441           Total length:   441           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/3fGVxqLloe/J5mQduAd0F:SMO2_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
 
         Alignment of: Z44808_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 637)×SMO2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   4228.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   429           Total length:   446           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   96.19           Total Percent Identity:   96.19           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Expression of SMO2_HUMAN SPARC Related Modular Calcium-Binding Protein 2 Precursor (Secreted Modular Calcium-Binding Protein 2) (SMOC-2) (Smooth Muscle-Associated Protein 2) Z44808 Transcripts, which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name Z44808 Junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO:1006) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues
 
     Expression of SMO2_HUMAN SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor (Secreted modular calcium-binding protein 2) (SMOC-2) (Smooth muscle-associated protein 2) transcripts detectable by or according to junc8-11, Z44808 junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO:1006) amplicon(s) and Z44808 junc8-11F (SEQ ID NO:1004) and Z44808 junc8-11R (SEQ ID NO:1005) primers was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323 (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000194 (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1044)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168 (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907; GAPDH amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue sample in testing panel”, above). The reciprocal of this ratio was then calculated, to obtain a value of fold down-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. 
       FIG. 33A  is a histogram showing down regulation of the above-indicated SMO2_HUMAN SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. 
     As is evident from  FIG. 33A , the expression of SMO2_HUMAN SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in cancer samples was significantly lower than in the non-cancerous samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, “Tissue sample in testing panel”). Notably down regulation of at least 5 fold was found in 33 out of 43 adenocarcinoma samples. 
     Statistical analysis was applied to verify the significance of these results, as described below. 
     The P value for the difference in the expression levels of SMO2_HUMAN SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor transcripts detectable by the above amplicon(s) in ovary cancer samples versus the normal tissue samples was determined by T test as 4.47E−05. Threshold of 5fold down regulation was found to differentiate between cancer and normal samples with P value of 1.75E−03 as checked by exact fisher test. The above values demonstrate statistical significance of the results. 
     Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: Z44808 junc8-11F (SEQ ID NO:10046) forward primer; and Z44808 junc8-11R (SEQ ID NO:1005) reverse primer. 
     The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: Z44808 junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO:1006). 
                    Z44808 junc8-11 Forward primer (SEQ ID NO: 1004):       GAAGGCACAGGAAAAACAGATATTG               Z44808 junc8-11 Reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 1005):       TGGTGCTCTTGGTCACAGGAT               Z44808 junc8-11 Amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1006):       GAAGGCACAGGAAAAACAGATATTGCATCACGTTACCCTACCCTTTGGAC               TGAACAGGTTAAAAGTCGGCAGAACAAAACCAATAAGAATTCAGTGTCAT               CCTGTGACCAAGAGCACCA            
Expression of SMO2_HUMAN SPARC Related Modular Calcium-Binding Protein 2 Precursor (Secreted Modular Calcium-Binding Protein 2) (SMOC-2) (Smooth Muscle-Associated Protein 2) Z44808 Transcripts which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name Z44808 Junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO: 1006) in Different Normal Tissues
 
     Expression of SMO2_HUMAN SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor (Secreted modular calcium-binding protein 2) (SMOC-2) (Smooth muscle-associated protein 2) transcripts detectable by or according to Z44808 junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO: 1006) amplicon(s) and primers: Z44808 junc8-11F (SEQ ID NO: 1004) Z44808 junc8-11R (SEQ ID NO:1005) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—RPL 19 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000981 (SEQ ID NO:1048); RPL19 amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1051)), TATA box (GenBank Accession No. NM — 003194 (SEQ ID NO:1052); TATA amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1055)), Ubiquitin (GenBank Accession No. BC000449 (SEQ ID NO:1056) ; amplicon—Ubiquitin-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1059)) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168 (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1035)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the ovary samples (Sample Nos. 18-20, Table 2: Tissue samples in normal panel, above), to obtain a value of relative expression of each sample relative to median of the ovary samples. Results are shown in  FIG. 33B . Primers and amplicon are as above. 
     Description for Cluster S67314 
     Cluster S67314 features 4 transcript(s) and 8 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T4 
                 638 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T5 
                 639 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T6 
                 640 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T7 
                 641 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_0 
                 642 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_11 
                 643 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_13 
                 644 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_15 
                 645 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_17 
                 646 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_4 
                 647 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_10 
                 648 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_node_3 
                 649 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_P4 
                 651 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_P5 
                 652 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_P6 
                 653 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_P7 
                 654 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Fatty acid-binding protein, heart (SwissProt accession identifier FABH_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms H-FABP; Muscle fatty acid-binding protein; M-FABP; Mammary-derived growth inhibitor; MDGI), SEQ ID NO: 650, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     Protein Fatty acid-binding protein is known or believed to have the following function(s): FABP are thought to play a role in the intracellular transport of long-chain fatty acids and their acyl-CoA esters. The sequence for protein Fatty acid-binding protein is given at the end of the application, as “Fatty acid-binding protein, heart amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 1 
                 V -&gt; A 
               
               
                 104 
                 L -&gt; K 
               
               
                 124 
                 C -&gt; S 
               
               
                 129 
                 E -&gt; Q 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein Fatty acid-binding protein localization is believed to be cytoplasmic. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: negative control of cell proliferation, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; and lipid binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremB1 Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     As noted above, cluster S67314 features 4 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Fatty acid-binding protein. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) S67314_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 638). An alignment is given to the known protein (Fatty acid-binding protein) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) and FABH_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDIL               TLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDG               QETTLVRELIDGKLIL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1080)       VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGGN               FLCSGFGLTQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGSL                    
corresponding to amino acids 117-215 of S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), wherein said firstand second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1080) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGGN 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 FLCSGFGLTQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGSL 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 651) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 S67314_PEA_1_P4. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Comparison report between S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) and AAP35373 (SEQ ID NO:1007): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDI               LTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKW               DGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of AAP35373, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1080)       VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGGN               FLCSGFGLTQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGSL            
corresponding to amino acids 117-215 of S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1080) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 VRWATLELYLIGYYYCSFSQACSKKPSPPLRAVEAGTREWLWVRVVSGGN 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 FLCSGFGLTQAGTQILPYRLHDCGQITFSKCNCKTGINNTNLVGLLGSL 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 651) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 S67314_PEA_1_P4. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: intracellularly. The protein localization is believed to be intracellular because neither of the trans-membrane region prediction programs predicted a trans-membrane region for this protein. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein. 
     Variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 5, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 53 
                 K -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) is encoded by the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 638), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript S67314_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 638) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 925 and ends at position 1569. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 6 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 580 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1082 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1670 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 639). An alignment is given to the known protein (Fatty acid-binding protein, heart) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) and FABH_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDI               LTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKW               DGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1081)       DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNN               HGWEELRVGKSIV            
corresponding to amino acids 117-178 of S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1081) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNNH 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 GWEELRVGKSIV 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 652) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 S67314_PEA_1_P5. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Comparison report between S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) and AAP35373: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), compising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDI               LTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKW               DGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of AAP35373, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1081)       DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNN               HGWEELRVGKSIV            
corresponding to amino acids 117-178 of S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1081) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 DVLTAWPSIYRRQVKVLREDEITILPWHLQWSREKATKLLRPTLPSYNNH 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 GWEELRVGKSIV 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 652) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 S67314_PEA_1_P5. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: intracellularly. The protein localization is believed to be intracellular because neither of the trans-membrane region prediction programs predicted a trans-membrane region for this protein. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein. 
     Variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 53 
                 K -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) is encoded by the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 639), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript S67314_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 639) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 925 and ends at position 1458. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 580 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1082 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1326 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) S67314_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 640). An alignment is given to the known protein (Fatty acid-binding protein, heart) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) and FABH_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDI               LTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKW               DGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) corresponding to amino acids 117-126 of S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) in S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653). 
     Comparison report between S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) and AAP35373: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSLGVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDI               LTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDETTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKW               DGQETTLVRELIDGKLIL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-116 of AAP35373, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-116 of S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) corresponding to amino acids 117-126 of S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), wherein said first and second amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MEKLQLRNVK (SEQ ID NO: 1082) in S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: intracellularly. The protein localization is believed to be intracellular because neither of the trans-membrane region prediction programs predicted a trans-membrane region for this protein. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein. 
     Variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 53 
                 K -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) is encoded by the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 640), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript S67314_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 640) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 925 and ends at position 1302. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 580 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1082 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1444 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) S67314_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641. An alignment is given to the known protein (Fatty acid-binding protein) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) and FABH_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSL corresponding to amino acids 1-24 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-24 of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143) corresponding to amino acids 25-35 of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    GVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDE               TTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLILTLTHGT               AVCTRTYEKEA            
corresponding to amino acids 25-133 of FABH_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 36-144 of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), wherein said first, second, third and fourth amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143), corresponding to S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654). 
     Comparison report between S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) and AAP35373: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MVDAFLGTWKLVDSKNFDDYMKSL corresponding to amino acids 1-24 of AAP35373, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-24 of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143) corresponding to amino acids 25-35 of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    GVGFATRQVASMTKPTTIIEKNGDILTLKTHSTFKNTEISFKLGVEFDE               TTADDRKVKSIVTLDGGKLVHLQKWDGQETTLVRELIDGKLILTLTHGT               AVCTRTYEKEA            
corresponding to amino acids 25-133 of AAP35373, which also corresponds to amino acids 36-144 of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), wherein said first, second and third amino acid sequences are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for AHILITFPLPS (SEQ ID NO: 1143), corresponding to S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: intracellularly. The protein localization is believed to be intracellular because neither of the trans-membrane region prediction programs predicted a trans-membrane region for this protein. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein. 
     Variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 64 
                 K -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) is encoded by the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641, for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript S67314_PEA — 1_t7 (SEQ ID NO: 641 is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 925 and ends at position 1356. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 580 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1115 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2772 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2896 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2918 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3003 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3074 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1344 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1522 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1540 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1540 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1578 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1652 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2263 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2605 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster S67314 features 8 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster S67314_PEA — 1_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 642) according to the present invention is supported by 90 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 638), S67314_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 639), S67314_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 640) and S67314_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641. Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 997 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 638) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 997 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 639) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 997 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 640) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 997 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 641 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster S67314_PEA — 1_node — 11 (SEQ ID NO: 643) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 638). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 1273 
                 2110 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 638) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster S67314_PEA — 1_node — 13 (SEQ ID NO: 644) according to the present invention is supported by 76 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641. Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID 
                 1306 
                 3531 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 641 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster S67314_PEA — 1_node — 15 (SEQ ID NO: 645) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 639). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 1273 
                 1733 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 639) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster S67314_PEA — 1_node — 17 (SEQ ID NO: 646) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 640). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 1273 
                 1822 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 640) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (with regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 18. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Oligonucleotides related to this segment 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Oligonucleotide 
                 Overexpressed 
                 Chip 
               
               
                   
                 name 
                 in cancers 
                 reference 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 S67314_0_0_744 
                 ovarian carcinoma 
                 OVA 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1022) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster S67314_PEA — 1_node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 647) according to the present invention is supported by 101 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 638), S67314_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 639), S67314_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 640) and S67314_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641. Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 998 
                 1170 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 638) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 998 
                 1170 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 639) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 998 
                 1170 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 640) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID 
                 1031 
                 1203 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 641 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster S67314_PEA — 1_node — 10 (SEQ ID NO: 648) according to the present invention is supported by 64 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 638), S67314_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 639), S67314_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 640) and S67314_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641. Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
                 1171 
                 1272 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 638) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
                 1171 
                 1272 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 639) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 1171 
                 1272 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 640) 
               
               
                   
                 S67314_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID 
                 1204 
                 1305 
               
               
                   
                 NO: 641 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster S67314_PEA — 1_node — 3 (SEQ ID NO: 649) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): S67314_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 641. Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 21                  Segment location on transcripts                                     Segment   Segment               starting   ending           Transcript name   position   position                       S67314_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID   998   1030           NO: 641                        
Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:
     Sequence name: /tmp/EQ0nMn6tqU/R73CUVKUk5:FABH_HUMAN . . .
 
Sequence documentation:
   Alignment of: S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651)×FABH_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   1095.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   115           Total length:   115           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/EQ0nMn6tqU/R73CUVKUk5:AAP35373
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: S67314_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 651)×AAP35373.
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   1107.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   116           Total length:   116           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/ql4YPIBbdQ/SeofJfCmJW:FABH_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652)×FABH_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   1095.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   115           Total length:   115           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/ql4YPIBbdQ/SeofJfCmJW:AAP35373
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: S67314_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 652)×AAP35373 . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   1107.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   116           Total length:   116           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/PXra2DxL1v/Q8GTrzNMVX:FABH_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: S67314_PEA — 1P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653)×FABH_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   1095.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   115           Total length:   115           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/PXra2DxL1v/Q8GTrzNMVX:AAP35373
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: S67314_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 653)×AAP35373 . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   1107.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   116           Total length:   116           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/xYzWyViDom/twDu3T69pd:FABH_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654)×FABH_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   1160.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   132           Total length:   143           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   92.31           Total Percent Identity:   92.31           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: /tmp/xYzWyViDom/twDu3T69pd:AAP35373
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: S67314_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 654)×AAP35373 . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   1172.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   133           Total length:   144           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   92.36           Total Percent Identity:   92.36           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Description for Cluster Z39337 
     Cluster Z39337 features 3 transcript(s) and 12 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3 
                 655 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6 
                 656 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12 
                 657 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_2 
                 658 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_15 
                 659 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_16 
                 660 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_18 
                 661 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_21 
                 662 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_22 
                 663 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_3 
                 664 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_5 
                 665 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_6 
                 666 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_10 
                 667 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_11 
                 668 
               
               
                   
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_node_14 
                 669 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
                 Corresponding Transcript(s) 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_P4 
                 671 
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 655) 
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_P9 
                 672 
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 657) 
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_P13 
                 673 
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 656) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Kallikrein 6 precursor (SwissProt accession identifier KLK6_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms EC 3.4.21.-; Protease M; Neurosin; Zyme; SP59), SEQ ID NO:670, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     The sequence for protein Kallikrein 6 precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Kallikrein 6 precursor amino acid sequence”. Protein Kallikrein 6 precursor localization is believed to be secreted. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: central nervous system development; response to wounding; protein autoprocessing, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; chymotrypsin; tissue kallikrein; trypsin; protein binding; hydrolase, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular; cytoplasm, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremB1 Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     Cluster Z39337 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 34  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 34  and Table 4. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors and gastric carcinoma. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 brain 
                 56 
               
               
                   
                 colon 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 3 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 11 
               
               
                   
                 head and neck 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 26 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 52 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 stomach 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 brain 
                 8.0e−01 
                 8.4e−01 
                 9.6e−01 
                 0.5 
                 1 
                 0.3 
               
               
                 colon 
                 1.2e−01 
                 8.1e−02 
                 4.9e−01 
                 1.9 
                 7.4e−02 
                 2.2 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 2.0e−02 
                 1.8e−02 
                 1.0e−05 
                 4.3 
                 7.8e−15 
                 6.9 
               
               
                 general 
                 4.1e−02 
                 1.1e−01 
                 4.3e−06 
                 2.3 
                 1.6e−16 
                 2.6 
               
               
                 head and neck 
                 2.1e−01 
                 3.3e−01 
                 1 
                 1.7 
                 1 
                 1.2 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 8.9e−01 
                 9.2e−01 
                 8.2e−01 
                 0.8 
                 9.1e−01 
                 0.6 
               
               
                 breast 
                 9.1e−01 
                 9.1e−01 
                 1 
                 0.5 
                 9.7e−01 
                 0.6 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 1.4e−01 
                 1.7e−01 
                 4.7e−03 
                 2.9 
                 2.4e−02 
                 2.2 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 7.3e−01 
                 7.8e−01 
                 4.5e−01 
                 2.0 
                 5.6e−01 
                 1.7 
               
               
                 stomach 
                 3.6e−01 
                 1.1e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 8.9e−08 
                 5.3 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 4.7e−01 
                 4.0e−01 
                 1.9e−01 
                 2.0 
                 3.3e−01 
                 1.7 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster Z39337 features 3 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Kallikrein 6 precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655). An alignment is given to the known protein (Kallikrein 6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671) and KLK6_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MWLPLSGAA (SEQ ID NO: 1083) corresponding to amino acids 1-9 of Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKKLMVVLSLIAAAWAEEQNKLVHGGPCDKTSHPYQAALYTSGHLLCGG               VLIHPLWVLTAAHCKKPNLQVFLGKHNLRQRESSQEQSSVVRAVIHPDY               DAASHDQDIMLLRLARPAKLSELIQPLPLERDCSANTTSCHILGWGKTA               DGDFPDTIQCAYIHLVSREECEHAYPGQITQNMLCAGDEKYGKDSCQGD               SGGPLVCGDHLRGLVSWGNIPCGSKEKPGVYTNVCRYTNWIQKTIQAK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-244 of KLK6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 10-253 of Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MWLPLSGAA (SEQ ID NO: 1083) of Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671) sequence provides support for deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 238 
                 N −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671) as compared to the known protein Kallikrein 6 precursor, are described in Table 7 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 134 
                 yes 
                 143 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 87 and ends at position 845. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671) provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  87 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  396 
                 −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  599 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  799 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  995 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  995 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1184 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1294 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). An alignment is given to the known protein (Kallikrein 6 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672) and KLK6_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKKLMVVLSLIAAAWAEEQNKLVHGGPCDKTSHPYQAALYTSGHLLCGGV               LIHPLWVLTAAHCKKPNLQVFLGKHNLRQRESSQEQSSVVRAVIHPDYDA               ASHDQDIMLLRLARPAKLSELIQPLPLERDCSANTTSCHILGWGKTADG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-149 of KLK6_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-149 of Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence Q corresponding to amino acids 150-150 of Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide. 
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672), as compared to the known protein Kallikrein 6 precursor, are described in Table 9 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 134 
                 yes 
                 134 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657), for which sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 298 and ends at position 747. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  81 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 102 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 147 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 270 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 270 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 580 
                 −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 784 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 802 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 673) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656). The location of the variant protien was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 673) is encoded by the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 298 and ends at position 417. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 673) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  81 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  102 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  147 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  270 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  270 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  423 
                 −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  626 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  826 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1022 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1022 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1211 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1321 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster Z39337 features 12 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 658) according to the present invention is supported by 23 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656) and Z39337_PEA — 2 — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6 
                 1 
                 237 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 656) 
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12 
                 1 
                 237 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 657) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_node — 15 (SEQ ID NO: 659) according to the present invention is supported by 54 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655), Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656) and Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3 
                 363 
                 558 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 655) 
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6 
                 390 
                 585 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 656) 
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12 
                 547 
                 742 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 657) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_node — 16 (SEQ ID NO: 660) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA 2_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12 
                 743 
                 1402 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 657) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_node — 18 (SEQ ID NO: 661) according to the present invention is supported by 53 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655) and Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3 
                 559 
                 695 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 655) 
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6 
                 586 
                 722 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 656) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_node — 21 (SEQ ID NO: 662) according to the present invention is supported by 81 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655) and Z39337_PEA — 2 — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3 
                 696 
                 1112 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 655) 
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6 
                 723 
                 1139 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 656) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (with regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 17. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Oligonucleotides related to this segment 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Oligonucleotide name 
                 Overexpressed in cancers 
                 Chip reference 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z39337_0_9_0 
                 ovarian carcinoma 
                 OVA 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1024) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_node — 22 (SEQ ID NO: 663) according to the present invention is supported by 58 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA 2_PEA 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655) and Z39337_PEA 2 — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3 
                 1113 
                 1387 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 655) 
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6 
                 1140 
                 1414 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 656) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Accoring to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_node — 3 (SEQ ID NO: 664) present invention is supported by 55 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA 2_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656) and Z39337_PEA — 2 — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6 
                 238 
                 289 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 656) 
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12 
                 238 
                 289 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 657) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_node — 5 (SEQ ID NO: 665) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655). Table 20 below describes the tarting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3 
                 1 
                 105 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 655) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 666) according to the present invention is supported by 56 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655), Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656) and Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3 
                 106 
                 153 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 655) 
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6 
                 290 
                 337 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 656) 
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12 
                 290 
                 337 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 657) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_node — 10 (SEQ ID NO: 667) according to the present invention is supported by 60 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655) and Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3 
                 154 
                 207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 655) 
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12 
                 338 
                 391 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 657) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_node — 11 (SEQ ID NO: 668) according to the present invention is supported by 58 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T3(SEQ ID NO:655) and Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3 
                 208 
                 310 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 655) 
               
               
                 Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12 
                 392 
                 494 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 657) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_node — 14 (SEQ ID NO: 669) according to the present invention is supported by 49 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 655), Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 656) and Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 657). Table 24 starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 24                  Segment location on transcripts                             Segment   Segment       Transcript name   starting position   ending position               Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T3   311   362       (SEQ ID NO: 655)       Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T6   338   389       (SEQ ID NO: 656)       Z39337_PEA_2_PEA_1_T12   495   546       (SEQ ID NO: 657)                    
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
 
Sequence name: KLK6_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1P4 (SEQ ID NO: 671)×KLK6_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   2444.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   244           Total length:   244           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
         
         Sequence name: KLK6_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
 
         Alignment of: Z39337_PEA — 2_PEA — 1_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 672)×KLK6_HUMAN
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   1471.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   149           Total length:   149           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Description for Cluster Humphoslip 
     Cluster HUMPHOSLIP features 7 transcript(s) and 53 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 674 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 675 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 676 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 677 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 678 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 679 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 680 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_0 
                 681 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_19 
                 682 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_34 
                 683 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_68 
                 684 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_70 
                 685 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_75 
                 686 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_2 
                 687 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_3 
                 688 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_4 
                 689 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_6 
                 690 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_7 
                 691 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_8 
                 692 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_9 
                 693 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_14 
                 694 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_15 
                 695 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_16 
                 696 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_17 
                 697 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_23 
                 698 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_24 
                 699 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_25 
                 700 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_26 
                 701 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_29 
                 702 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_30 
                 703 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_33 
                 704 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_36 
                 705 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_37 
                 706 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_39 
                 707 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_40 
                 708 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_41 
                 709 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_42 
                 710 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_44 
                 711 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_45 
                 712 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_47 
                 713 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_51 
                 714 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_52 
                 715 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_53 
                 716 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_54 
                 717 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_55 
                 718 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_58 
                 719 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_59 
                 720 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_60 
                 721 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_61 
                 722 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_62 
                 723 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_63 
                 724 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_64 
                 725 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_65 
                 726 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_66 
                 727 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_67 
                 728 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_69 
                 729 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_71 
                 730 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_72 
                 731 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_73 
                 732 
               
               
                   
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_node_74 
                 733 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
                 Corresponding Transcript(s) 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P10 
                 735 
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P12 
                 736 
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P30 
                 737 
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P31 
                 738 
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P33 
                 739 
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P34 
                 740 
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_P35 
                 741 
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor (SwissProt accession identifier PLTP_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Lipid transfer protein II), SEQ ID NO: 734, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     Protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Converts HDL into larger and smaller particles. May play a key role in extracellular phospholipid transport and modulation of HDL particles. The sequence for protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Phospholipid transfer protein precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 282 
                 R −&gt; Q./FTId = VAR_017020. 
               
               
                   
                 372 
                 R −&gt; H./FTId = VAR_017021. 
               
               
                   
                 380 
                 R −&gt; W (in dbSNP: 6065903)./FTId = 
               
               
                   
                   
                 VAR_017022. 
               
               
                   
                 444 
                 F −&gt; L (in dbSNP: 1804161)./FTId = 
               
               
                   
                   
                 VAR_012073. 
               
               
                   
                 487 
                 T −&gt; K (in dbSNP: 1056929)./FTId = 
               
               
                   
                   
                 VAR_012074. 
               
               
                   
                  18 
                 E −&gt; V 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor localization is believed to be Secreted. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: lipid metabolism; lipid transport, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; lipid binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremB1 Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     For this cluster, at least one oligonucleotide was found to demonstrate overexpression of the cluster, although not of at least one transcript/segment as listed below. Microarray (chip) data is also available for this cluster as follows. Various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer, as previously described. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this cluster but not other segments/transcripts below (with regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 5. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Oligonucleotides related to this cluster 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Oligonucleotide name 
                 Overexpressed in cancers 
                 Chip reference 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_0_0_18458 
                 ovarian carcinoma 
                 OVA 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1025) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HUMPHOSLIP features 7 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678). An alignment is given to the known protein (Phospholipid transfer protein precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735) and PLTP_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETITIPDLRGKEGH FYYNISE corresponding to amino acids 1-67 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-67 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    KVYDFLSTFITSGMRFLLNQQICPVLYHAGTVLLNSLLDTVPVRSSVD               ELVGIDYSLMKDPVASTSNLDMDFRGAFFPLTERNWSLPNRAVEPQLQ               EEERMVYVAFSEFFFDSAMESYFRAGALQLLLVGDKVPHDLDMLLRAT               YFGSIVLLSPAVIDSPLKLELRVLAPPRCTIKPSGTTISVTASVTIAL               VPPDQPEVQLSSMTMDARLSAKMALRGKALRTQLDLRRFRIYSNHSAL               ESLALIPLQAPLKTMLQIGVMPMLNERTWRGVQIPLPEGINFVHEVVT               NHAGFLTIGADLHFAKGLREVIEKNRPADVRASTAPTPSTAAV            
corresponding to amino acids 163-493 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 68-398 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EK, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 67−x to 67; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 68+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 6, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  16 
                 H −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  18 
                 E −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 113 
                 S −&gt; F 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 118 
                 V −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 140 
                 R −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 140 
                 R −&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 150 
                 N −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 160 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 201 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 274 
                 M −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 285 
                 R −&gt; W 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 292 
                 Q −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 315 
                 L −&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 330 
                 M −&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 349 
                 F −&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 392 
                 T −&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735), as compared to the known protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor, are described in Table 7 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                  94 
                 no 
                   
               
               
                   
                 143 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                  64 
                 yes 
                  64 
               
               
                   
                 245 
                 yes 
                 150 
               
               
                   
                 398 
                 yes 
                 303 
               
               
                   
                 117 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 276 and ends at position 1469. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  174 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  175 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  322 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  328 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  431 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  551 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  613 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  628 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  694 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  694 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                  723 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  753 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  876 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1037 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1097 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1128 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1149 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1219 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1230 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1265 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1322 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1450 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1469 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1549 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1565 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1565 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1630 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1654 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1731 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1864 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1893 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2073 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2269 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2325 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2465 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2566 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2881 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). An alignment is given to the known protein (Phospholipid transfer protein precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736) and PLTP_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETI               TIPDLRGKEGHFYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLG               LRFRRQLLYWFFYDGGYINASAEGVSIRTGLELSRDPAGRMKVSNVSCQ               ASVSRMHAAFGGTFKKVYDFLSTFITSGMRFLLNQQICPVLYHAGTVLL               NSLLDTVPVRSSVDELVGIDYSLMKDPVASTSNLDMDFRGAFFPLTERN               WSLPNRAVEPQLQEEERMVYVAFSEFFFDSAMESYFRAGALQLLLVGDK               VPHDLDMLLRATYFGSIVLLSPAVIDSPLKLELRVLAPPRCTIKPSGTT               ISVTASVTIALVPPDQPEVQLSSMTMDARLSAKMALRGKALRTQLDLRR               FRIYSNHSALESLALIPLQAPLKTMLQIGVMPMLN            
corresponding to amino acids 1-427 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-427 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GKAGV (SEQ ID NO: 1084) corresponding to amino acids 428-432 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GKAGV (SEQ ID NO: 1084) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  16 
                 H −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  18 
                 E −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  81 
                 D −&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 124 
                 S −&gt; Y 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 160 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 160 
                 T −&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 208 
                 S −&gt; F 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 213 
                 V −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 235 
                 R −&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 235 
                 R −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 255 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 296 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 369 
                 M −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 380 
                 R −&gt; W 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 387 
                 Q −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 410 
                 L −&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 425 
                 M −&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736), as compared to the known protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor, are described in Table 10 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                  94 
                 yes 
                  94 
               
               
                   
                 143 
                 yes 
                 143 
               
               
                   
                  64 
                 yes 
                  64 
               
               
                   
                 245 
                 yes 
                 245 
               
               
                   
                 398 
                 yes 
                 398 
               
               
                   
                 117 
                 yes 
                 117 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 276 and ends at position 1571. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  174 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  175 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  322 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  328 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  431 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  516 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  644 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  646 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  754 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  754 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  836 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  898 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  913 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  979 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  979 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1008 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1038 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1161 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1322 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1382 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1413 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1434 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1504 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1515 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1550 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1690 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1818 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1837 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1917 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1933 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1933 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1998 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2022 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2099 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2232 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2261 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2441 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2637 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2693 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2833 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2934 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3249 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 737) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 737) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 12, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 737) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 16 
                 H −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 18 
                 E −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 37 
                 R −&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 737) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 276 and ends at position 431. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 13 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 737) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  174 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  175 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  322 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  328 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  385 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  470 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  598 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  600 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  708 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  708 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  790 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  852 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  867 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  933 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  933 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                  962 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  992 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1115 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1276 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1336 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1367 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1388 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1458 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1469 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1504 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1561 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1689 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1708 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1788 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1804 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1804 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1869 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1893 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1970 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2103 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2132 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2312 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2508 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2564 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2704 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2805 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3120 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675). An alignment is given to the known protein (Phospholipid transfer protein precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738) and PLTP_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETI               TIPDLRGKEGHFYYNISE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-67 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-67 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence PGLERGADKFPVVGGSSLFLALDLTLRPPVG (SEQ ID NO: 1085) corresponding to amino acids 68-98 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence PGLERGADKFPVVGGSSLFLALDLTLRPPVG (SEQ ID NO: 1085) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 14, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 16 
                 H −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 18 
                 E −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738), as compared to the known protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor, are described in Table 15 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                  94 
                 no 
                   
               
               
                   
                 143 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                  64 
                 yes 
                 64 
               
               
                   
                 245 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 398 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 117 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 276 and ends at position 569. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 16 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on nucleotide 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 174 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 175 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 322 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 328 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 431 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 608 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 736 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 738 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 846 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 846 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 928 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 990 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1005 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1071 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1071 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1100 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1130 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1253 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1414 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1474 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1505 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1526 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1596 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1607 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1642 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1699 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1827 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1846 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1926 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1942 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1942 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2007 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2031 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2108 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2241 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2270 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2450 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2646 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2702 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2842 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2943 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3258 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676). An alignment is given to the known protein (Phospholipid transfer protein precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739) and PLTP_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETIT               IPDLRGKEGHFYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLGLR               FRRQLLYWFFYDGGYINASAEGVSIRTGLELSRDPAGRMKVSNVSCQASV               SRMHAAFGGTFKKVYDFLSTFITSGMRFLLNQQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-183 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-183 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) corresponding to amino acids 184-200 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 17, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on amino acid 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 16 
                 H -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 18 
                 E -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 81 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 124 
                 S -&gt; Y 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 160 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 160 
                 T -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739), as compared to the known protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor, are described in Table 18 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 known amino 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
                 Position in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 94 
                 yes 
                 94 
               
               
                 143 
                 yes 
                 143 
               
               
                 64 
                 yes 
                 64 
               
               
                 245 
                 no 
               
               
                 398 
                 no 
               
               
                 117 
                 yes 
                 117 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 276 and ends at position 875. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 19 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on nucleotide 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 174 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 175 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 322 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 328 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 431 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 516 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 644 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 646 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 754 
                 C-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 754 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 921 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 983 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 998 
                 T-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1064 
                 G-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1064 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1093 
                 A-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1123 
                 C-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1246 
                 C-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1407 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1467 
                 G-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1498 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1519 
                 C-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1589 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1600 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1635 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1692 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1820 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1839 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1919 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1935 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1935 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2000 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2024 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2101 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2234 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2263 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2443 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2639 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2695 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2835 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2936 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3251 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677). An alignment is given to the known protein (Phospholipid transfer protein precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740) and PLTP_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETIT               IPDLRGKEGHFYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLGLR               FRRQLLYWFFYDGGYINASAEGVSIRTGLELSRDPAGRMKVSNVSCQASV               SRMHAAFGGTFKKVYDFLSTFITSGMRFLLNQQICPVLYHAGTVLLNSLL               DTVPV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-205 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-205 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LWTSLLALTIPS (SEQ ID NO: 1087) corresponding to amino acids 206-217 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LWTSLLALTIPS (SEQ ID NO: 1087) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 20, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on amino acid 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 16 
                 H -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 18 
                 E -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 81 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 124 
                 S -&gt; Y 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 160 
                 T-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 160 
                 T -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 211 
                 L-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740), as compared to the known protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor, are described in Table 21 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 known amino 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
                 Position in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 94 
                 yes 
                 94 
               
               
                 143 
                 yes 
                 143 
               
               
                 64 
                 yes 
                 64 
               
               
                 245 
                 no 
               
               
                 398 
                 no 
               
               
                 117 
                 yes 
                 117 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 276 and ends at position 926. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 22 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on nucleotide 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 174 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 175 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 322 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 328 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 431 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 516 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 644 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 646 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 754 
                 C-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 754 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 836 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 891 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 906 
                 T-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 972 
                 G-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 972 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1001 
                 A-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1031 
                 C-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1154 
                 C-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1315 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1375 
                 G-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1406 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1427 
                 C-&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1497 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1508 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1543 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1600 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1728 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1747 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1827 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1843 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1843 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1908 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1932 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2009 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2142 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2171 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2351 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2547 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2603 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2743 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2844 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3159 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679). An alignment is given to the known protein (Phospholipid transfer protein precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741) and PLTP_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MALFGALFLALLAGAHAEFPGCKIRVTSKALELVKQEGLRFLEQELETIT               IPDLRGKEGHFYYNISEVKVTELQLTSSELDFQPQQELMLQITNASLGLR               FRRQLLYWF            
corresponding to amino acids 1-109 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-109 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), a second amino acid sequence bridging amino acid sequence comprising of L, a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to KVYDFLSTFITSGMRFLLNQQ corresponding to amino acids 163-183 of PLTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 111-131 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), and a fourth amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) corresponding to amino acids 132-148 of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence, third amino acid sequence and fourth amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise 
     FLK having a structure as follows (numbering according to HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741)): a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 109−x to 109; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 111+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     3. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VWAATGRRVARVGMLSL (SEQ ID NO: 1086) in HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 23, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on amino acid 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 16 
                 H -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 18 
                 E -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 81 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741), as compared to the known protein Phospholipid transfer protein precursor, are described in Table 24 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 known amino 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
                 Position in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 94 
                 yes 
                 94 
               
               
                 143 
                 no 
               
               
                 64 
                 yes 
                 64 
               
               
                 245 
                 no 
               
               
                 398 
                 no 
               
               
                 117 
                 no 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 276 and ends at position 719. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 25 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on nucleotide 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 174 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 175 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 322 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 328 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 431 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 516 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 765 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 827 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 842 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 908 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 908 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 937 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 967 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1090 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1251 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1311 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1342 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1363 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1433 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1444 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1479 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1536 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1664 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1683 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1763 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1779 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1779 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1844 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1868 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1945 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2078 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2107 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2287 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2483 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2539 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2679 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2780 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3095 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HUMPHOSLIP features 53 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 681) according to the present invention is supported by 150 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 264 
               
               
                 NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 264 
               
               
                 NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 264 
               
               
                 NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 264 
               
               
                 NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 264 
               
               
                 NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 264 
               
               
                 NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 (SEQ ID 
                 1 
                 264 
               
               
                 NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 19_(SEQ ID NO: 682) according to the present invention is supported by 186 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 559 
                 714 
               
               
                 NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 (SEQ ID 
                 697 
                 852 
               
               
                 NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 (SEQ ID 
                 605 
                 760 
               
               
                 NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 (SEQ ID 
                 605 
                 760 
               
               
                 NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 (SEQ ID 
                 605 
                 760 
               
               
                 NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 34 (SEQ ID NO: 683) according to the present invention is supported by 191 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 28 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 971 
                 1111 
               
               
                 NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 (SEQ ID 
                 1109 
                 1249 
               
               
                 NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 (SEQ ID 
                 1102 
                 1242 
               
               
                 NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 (SEQ ID 
                 1010 
                 1150 
               
               
                 NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 (SEQ ID 
                 732 
                 872 
               
               
                 NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 (SEQ ID 
                 946 
                 1086 
               
               
                 NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 (SEQ ID 
                 1017 
                 1157 
               
               
                 NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 68 (SEQ ID NO: 684) according to the present invention is supported by 131 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 1867 
                 2285 
               
               
                 NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 (SEQ ID 
                 2005 
                 2423 
               
               
                 NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 (SEQ ID 
                 1998 
                 2416 
               
               
                 NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 (SEQ ID 
                 1906 
                 2324 
               
               
                 NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 (SEQ ID 
                 1628 
                 2046 
               
               
                 NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 (SEQ ID 
                 1842 
                 2260 
               
               
                 NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 (SEQ ID 
                 1996 
                 2414 
               
               
                 NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 70 (SEQ ID NO: 685) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 30 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 (SEQ ID 
                 2298 
                 2529 
               
               
                 NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 (SEQ ID 
                 2436 
                 2667 
               
               
                 NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 (SEQ ID 
                 2429 
                 2660 
               
               
                 NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 (SEQ ID 
                 2337 
                 2568 
               
               
                 NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 (SEQ ID 
                 2059 
                 2290 
               
               
                 NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 (SEQ ID 
                 2273 
                 2504 
               
               
                 NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 (SEQ ID 
                 2427 
                 2658 
               
               
                 NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 75 (SEQ ID NO: 686) according to the present invention is supported by 14 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 2846 
                 3125 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 2984 
                 3263 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 2977 
                 3256 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 2885 
                 3164 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 2607 
                 2886 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 2821 
                 3100 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 2975 
                 3254 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 687) according to the present invention is supported by 159 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 32 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 265 
                 337 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 265 
                 337 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 265 
                 337 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 265 
                 337 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 265 
                 337 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 265 
                 337 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 265 
                 337 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 3 (SEQ ID NO: 688) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA —2 _T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 33 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 338 
                 355 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 338 
                 355 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 338 
                 355 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 338 
                 355 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 338 
                 355 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 338 
                 355 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 689) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 34 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 356 
                 375 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 356 
                 375 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 356 
                 375 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 356 
                 375 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 356 
                 375 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 356 
                 375 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 690) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 35 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 376 
                 383 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 376 
                 383 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 376 
                 383 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 376 
                 383 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 376 
                 383 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 376 
                 383 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 691) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 36 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 338 
                 343 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 384 
                 389 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 384 
                 389 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 384 
                 389 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 384 
                 389 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 384 
                 389 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 384 
                 389 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 692) according to the present invention is supported by 171 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 37 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 344 
                 378 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 390 
                 424 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 390 
                 424 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 390 
                 424 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 390 
                 424 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 390 
                 424 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 390 
                 424 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 9 (SEQ ID NO: 693) according to the present invention is supported by 168 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA —b 2 _T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 38 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 379 
                 429 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 425 
                 475 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 425 
                 475 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 425 
                 475 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 425 
                 475 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 425 
                 475 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 425 
                 475 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 14 (SEQ ID NO: 694) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 39 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 476 
                 567 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 15 (SEQ ID NO: 695) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 40 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 430 
                 445 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 568 
                 583 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 476 
                 491 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 476 
                 491 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 476 
                 491 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 476 
                 491 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 16 (SEQ ID NO: 696) according to the present invention is supported by 179 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 41 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 446 
                 534 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 584 
                 672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 492 
                 580 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 492 
                 580 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 492 
                 580 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 492 
                 580 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 17 (SEQ ID NO: 697) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 42 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 535 
                 558 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 673 
                 696 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 581 
                 604 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 581 
                 604 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 581 
                 604 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 581 
                 604 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 23 (SEQ ID NO: 698) according to the present invention is supported by 168 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 43 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 43 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 715 
                 766 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 853 
                 904 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 761 
                 812 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 761 
                 812 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 476 
                 527 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 605 
                 656 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 761 
                 812 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 24 (SEQ ID NO: 699) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 44 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 44 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 767 
                 778 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 905 
                 916 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 813 
                 824 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 813 
                 824 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 528 
                 539 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 657 
                 668 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 813 
                 824 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 25 (SEQ ID NO: 700) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679). Table 45 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 45 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 825 
                 909 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 669 
                 753 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 26 (SEQ ID NO: 701) according to the present invention is supported by 163 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 46 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 46 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 779 
                 842 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 917 
                 980 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 910 
                 973 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 825 
                 888 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 540 
                 603 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 754 
                 817 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 825 
                 888 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 29 (SEQ ID NO: 702) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 47 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 47 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 843 
                 849 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 981 
                 987 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 974 
                 980 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 604 
                 610 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 818 
                 824 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 889 
                 895 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 30 (SEQ ID NO: 703) according to the present invention is supported by 181 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 48 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 48 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 850 
                  934 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 988 
                 1072 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 981 
                 1065 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 889 
                  973 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 611 
                  695 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 825 
                  909 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 896 
                  980 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 33 (SEQ ID NO: 704) according to the present invention is supported by 173 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 49 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 49 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                  935 
                  970 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1073 
                 1108 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1066 
                 1101 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                  974 
                 1009 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                  696 
                  731 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                  910 
                  945 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                  981 
                 1016 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 36 (SEQ ID NO: 705) according to the present invention is supported by 163 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 50 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 50 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1112 
                 1156 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1250 
                 1294 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1243 
                 1287 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1151 
                 1195 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                  873 
                  917 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1087 
                 1131 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1158 
                 1202 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 37 (SEQ ID NO: 706) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 51 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 51 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1157 
                 1171 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1295 
                 1309 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1288 
                 1302 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1196 
                 1210 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                  918 
                  932 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1132 
                 1146 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1203 
                 1217 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 39 (SEQ ID NO: 707) according to the present invention is supported by 166 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 52 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 52 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1172 
                 1201 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1310 
                 1339 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1303 
                 1332 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1211 
                 1240 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                  933 
                  962 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1147 
                 1176 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1218 
                 1247 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 40 (SEQ ID NO: 708) according to the present invention is supported by 199 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 53 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 53 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1202 
                 1288 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1340 
                 1426 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1333 
                 1419 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1241 
                 1327 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                  963 
                 1049 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1177 
                 1263 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1248 
                 1334 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 41 (SEQ ID NO: 709) according to the present invention is supported by 186 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 54 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 54 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1289 
                 1318 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1427 
                 1456 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1420 
                 1449 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1328 
                 1357 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1050 
                 1079 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1264 
                 1293 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1335 
                 1364 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 42 (SEQ ID NO: 710) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 55 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 55 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1319 
                 1336 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1457 
                 1474 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1450 
                 1467 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1358 
                 1375 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1080 
                 1097 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1294 
                 1311 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1365 
                 1382 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 44 (SEQ ID NO: 711) according to the present invention is supported by 185 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 56 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 56 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1337 
                 1363 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1475 
                 1501 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1468 
                 1494 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1376 
                 1402 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1098 
                 1124 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1312 
                 1338 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1383 
                 1409 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 45 (SEQ ID NO: 712) according to the present invention is supported by 197 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 57 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 57 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1364 
                 1404 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1502 
                 1542 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1495 
                 1535 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1403 
                 1443 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1125 
                 1165 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1339 
                 1379 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1410 
                 1450 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 47 (SEQ ID NO: 713) according to the present invention is supported by 223 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 58 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 58 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1405 
                 1447 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1543 
                 1585 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1536 
                 1578 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1444 
                 1486 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1166 
                 1208 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1380 
                 1422 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1451 
                 1493 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 51 (SEQ ID NO: 714) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 59 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 59 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1448 
                 1462 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1586 
                 1600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1579 
                 1593 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1487 
                 1501 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1209 
                 1223 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1423 
                 1437 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1494 
                 1508 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 52 (SEQ ID NO: 715) according to the present invention is supported by 235 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 60 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 60 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1463 
                 1511 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1601 
                 1649 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1594 
                 1642 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1502 
                 1550 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1224 
                 1272 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1438 
                 1486 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1509 
                 1557 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 53 (SEQ ID NO: 716) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 61 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 61 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1558 
                 1640 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 54 (SEQ ID NO: 717) according to the present invention is supported by 236 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 62 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 62 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1512 
                 1552 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1650 
                 1690 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1643 
                 1683 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1551 
                 1591 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1273 
                 1313 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1487 
                 1527 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1641 
                 1681 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 55 (SEQ ID NO: 718) according to the present invention is supported by 232 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 63 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 63 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1553 
                 1588 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1691 
                 1726 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1684 
                 1719 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1592 
                 1627 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1314 
                 1349 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1528 
                 1563 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1682 
                 1717 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 58 (SEQ ID NO: 719) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ 5 ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 64 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 64 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1589 
                 1612 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1727 
                 1750 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1720 
                 1743 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1628 
                 1651 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1350 
                 1373 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1564 
                 1587 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1718 
                 1741 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 59 (SEQ ID NO: 720) according to the present invention is supported by 230 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 65 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 65 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1613 
                 1648 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1751 
                 1786 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1744 
                 1779 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1652 
                 1687 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1374 
                 1409 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1588 
                 1623 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1742 
                 1777 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 60 (SEQ ID NO: 721) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 66 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 66 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1649 
                 1671 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1787 
                 1809 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1780 
                 1802 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1688 
                 1710 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1410 
                 1432 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1624 
                 1646 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1778 
                 1800 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 61 (SEQ ID NO: 722) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 67 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 67 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1672 
                 1680 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1810 
                 1818 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1803 
                 1811 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1711 
                 1719 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1433 
                 1441 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1647 
                 1655 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1801 
                 1809 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 62 (SEQ ID NO: 723) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 68 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 68 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1681 
                 1703 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1819 
                 1841 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1812 
                 1834 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1720 
                 1742 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1442 
                 1464 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1656 
                 1678 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1810 
                 1832 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 63 (SEQ ID NO: 724) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 69 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 69 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1704 
                 1727 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1842 
                 1865 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1835 
                 1858 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1743 
                 1766 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1465 
                 1488 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1679 
                 1702 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1833 
                 1856 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 64 (SEQ ID NO: 725) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 70 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 70 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1728 
                 1734 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1866 
                 1872 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1859 
                 1865 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1767 
                 1773 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1489 
                 1495 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1703 
                 1709 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1857 
                 1863 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 65 (SEQ ID NO: 726) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ 5 ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 71 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 71 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1735 
                 1754 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1873 
                 1892 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1866 
                 1885 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1774 
                 1793 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1496 
                 1515 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1710 
                 1729 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1864 
                 1883 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 66 (SEQ ID NO: 727) according to the present invention is supported by 180 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 72 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 72 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1755 
                 1844 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1893 
                 1982 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1886 
                 1975 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1794 
                 1883 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1516 
                 1605 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1730 
                 1819 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1884 
                 1973 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 67 (SEQ ID NO: 728) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 73 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 73 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 1845 
                 1866 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 1983 
                 2004 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 1976 
                 1997 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 1884 
                 1905 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 1606 
                 1627 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 1820 
                 1841 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 1974 
                 1995 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 69 (SEQ ID NO: 729) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 74 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 74 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 2286 
                 2297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 2424 
                 2435 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 2417 
                 2428 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 2325 
                 2336 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 2047 
                 2058 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 2261 
                 2272 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 2415 
                 2426 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 71 (SEQ ID NO: 730) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 75 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 75 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 2530 
                 2542 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 2668 
                 2680 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 2661 
                 2673 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 2569 
                 2581 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 2291 
                 2303 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 2505 
                 2517 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 2659 
                 2671 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 72 (SEQ ID NO. 731) according to the present invention is supported by 7 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 76 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 76 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 2543 
                 2647 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 2681 
                 2785 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 2674 
                 2778 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 2582 
                 2686 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 2304 
                 2408 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 2518 
                 2622 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 2672 
                 2776 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 73 (SEQ ID NO: 732) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 77 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 77 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6 
                 2648 
                 2755 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 674) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7 
                 2786 
                 2893 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 675) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14 
                 2779 
                 2886 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 676) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16 
                 2687 
                 2794 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 677) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17 
                 2409 
                 2516 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 678) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18 
                 2623 
                 2730 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 679) 
               
               
                 HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19 
                 2777 
                 2884 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 680) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_node — 74 (SEQ ID NO: 733) according to the present invention is supported by 10 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 674), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 675), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 676), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 677), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 678), HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 679) and HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 680). Table 78 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 78                  Segment location on transcripts                             Segment   Segment       Transcript name   starting position   ending position               HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T6   2756   2845       (SEQ ID NO: 674)       HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T7   2894   2983       (SEQ ID NO: 675)       HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T14   2887   2976       (SEQ ID NO: 676)       HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T16   2795   2884       (SEQ ID NO: 677)       HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T17   2517   2606       (SEQ ID NO: 678)       HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T18   2731   2820       (SEQ ID NO: 679)       HUMPHOSLIP_PEA_2_T19   2885   2974       (SEQ ID NO: 680)                    
Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:
 
Sequence name: PLTP_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 735)×PLTP_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   3716.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   398           Total length:   493           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   80.73           Total Percent Identity:   80.73           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: PLTP_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 736)×PLTP_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   4101.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   427           Total length:   427           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: PLTP_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 738)×PLTP_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   639.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   67           Total length:   67           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: PLTP_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 739)×PLTP_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   1767.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   184           Total length:   184           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   99.46           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   99.46           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: PLTP_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 740)×PLTP_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   1971.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   205           Total length:   205           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: PLTP_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMPHOSLIP_PEA — 2_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 741)×PLTP_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   1158.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   132           Total length:   184           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   98.48           Total Percent Similarity:   71.74           Total Percent Identity:   70.65           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Description for Cluster T59832 
     Cluster T59832 features 5 transcript(s) and 30 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T59832_T6 
                 742 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_T8 
                 743 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_T11 
                 744 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_T15 
                 745 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_T22 
                 746 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_1 
                 747 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_7 
                 748 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_29 
                 749 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_39 
                 750 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_2 
                 751 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_3 
                 752 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_4 
                 753 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_5 
                 754 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_6 
                 755 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_8 
                 756 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_9 
                 757 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_10 
                 758 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_11 
                 759 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_12 
                 760 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_14 
                 761 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_16 
                 762 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_19 
                 763 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_20 
                 764 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_25 
                 765 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_26 
                 766 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_27 
                 767 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_28 
                 768 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_30 
                 769 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_31 
                 770 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_32 
                 771 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_34 
                 772 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_35 
                 773 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_36 
                 774 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_37 
                 775 
               
               
                   
                 T59832_node_38 
                 776 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
                 Corresponding Transcript(s) 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_P5 
                 778 
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
               
               
                 T59832_P7 
                 779 
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
               
               
                 T59832_P9 
                 780 
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
               
               
                 T59832_P12 
                 781 
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
               
               
                 T59832_P18 
                 782 
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor (SwissProt accession identifier GILT_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Gamma-interferon-inducible protein IP-30), SEQ ID NO: 777, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     Protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): cleaves disulfide bonds in proteins by reduction. May facilitate the complete unfolding of proteins destined for lysosomal degradation. May be involved in MHC class II-restricted antigen processing. The sequence for protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP 
                   
               
               
                 position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 109 
                 L -&gt; S 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 130 
                 H -&gt; L 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 157-261 
                 IVCMEEFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMG 
               
               
                   
                 DRGMQ 
               
               
                   
                 LMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVNGKPLEDQTQL 
               
               
                   
                 LTLVCQ LYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK -&gt; 
               
               
                   
                 MSGMAWKSLRTWRE 
               
               
                   
                 VCHYACSSTPQGCRQNYHGVCNGGPRHAAHARQRP 
               
               
                   
                 ADRCSP 
               
               
                   
                 ATARVCALGHRQWETLGRSDPAPYPCLPVVPGQEA 
               
               
                   
                 GCLPFL 
               
               
                   
                 NQLPPECLLRVLAGGLRRAHGRRVGTRLPAFFSDPD 
               
               
                   
                 PRHLL LTNWKILCIP 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor localization is believed to be Lysosomal. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: extracellular; lysosome, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremB1 Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     Cluster T59832 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 35  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 35  and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: brain malignant tumors, breast malignant tumors, ovarian carcinoma and pancreas carcinoma. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 adrenal 
                 208 
               
               
                   
                 bladder 
                 205 
               
               
                   
                 bone 
                 200 
               
               
                   
                 brain 
                 18 
               
               
                   
                 colon 
                 236 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 143 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 280 
               
               
                   
                 head and neck 
                 192 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 71 
               
               
                   
                 liver 
                 53 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 459 
               
               
                   
                 lymph nodes 
                 248 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 bone marrow 
                 94 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 20 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 86 
               
               
                   
                 skin 
                 29 
               
               
                   
                 stomach 
                 109 
               
               
                   
                 T cells 
                 557 
               
               
                   
                 Thyroid 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 63 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 adrenal 
                 4.9e−01 
                 5.9e−01 
                 4.7e−03 
                 1.1 
                 2.9e−02 
                 0.8 
               
               
                 bladder 
                 3.7e−01 
                 5.6e−01 
                 3.7e−02 
                 1.3 
                 2.5e−01 
                 0.9 
               
               
                 bone 
                 6.6e−01 
                 6.7e−01 
                 3.4e−01 
                 0.6 
                 9.1e−01 
                 0.4 
               
               
                 brain 
                 1.8e−01 
                 2.9e−01 
                 4.3e−03 
                 3.8 
                 2.8e−02 
                 2.5 
               
               
                 colon 
                 4.4e−01 
                 5.2e−01 
                 6.1e−01 
                 0.9 
                 8.1e−01 
                 0.7 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 2.5e−02 
                 1.6e−01 
                 1.2e−05 
                 1.6 
                 9.8e−02 
                 1.1 
               
               
                 general 
                 1.3e−02 
                 1.6e−01 
                 1 
                 0.8 
                 1 
                 0.6 
               
               
                 head and neck 
                 3.4e−01 
                 3.3e−01 
                 1 
                 0.4 
                 9.4e−01 
                 0.5 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 7.7e−01 
                 8.5e−01 
                 1.4e−01 
                 1.3 
                 4.2e−01 
                 0.9 
               
               
                 liver 
                 8.3e−01 
                 7.6e−01 
                 1 
                 0.5 
                 1 
                 0.6 
               
               
                 lung 
                 5.7e−01 
                 8.3e−01 
                 3.5e−01 
                 0.8 
                 9.8e−01 
                 0.5 
               
               
                 lymph nodes 
                 5.7e−01 
                 6.6e−01 
                 7.6e−01 
                 0.8 
                 3.6e−02 
                 1.1 
               
               
                 breast 
                 5.0e−02 
                 1.3e−01 
                 2.5e−03 
                 6.5 
                 4.4e−02 
                 3.6 
               
               
                 bone marrow 
                 6.2e−01 
                 7.8e−01 
                 1 
                 0.3 
                 9.5e−01 
                 0.5 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 2.2e−01 
                 9.4e−02 
                 3.2e−03 
                 6.1 
                 8.3e−03 
                 5.3 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 9.0e−02 
                 1.6e−02 
                 1.1e−03 
                 4.0 
                 7.9e−04 
                 4.2 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 8.1e−01 
                 8.0e−01 
                 5.7e−01 
                 0.9 
                 4.1e−01 
                 0.9 
               
               
                 skin 
                 1.6e−01 
                 1.2e−01 
                 2.3e−02 
                 6.0 
                 1.0e−02 
                 2.2 
               
               
                 stomach 
                 5.5e−01 
                 7.4e−01 
                 9.4e−01 
                 0.6 
                 4.9e−01 
                 1.0 
               
               
                 T cells 
                 1 
                 6.7e−01 
                 6.9e−01 
                 1.0 
                 9.8e−01 
                 0.5 
               
               
                 Thyroid 
                 2.3e−01 
                 2.3e−01 
                 5.9e−02 
                 2.5 
                 5.9e−02 
                 2.5 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 7.4e−02 
                 4.7e−02 
                 2.2e−02 
                 2.0 
                 6.2e−02 
                 1.7 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster T59832 features 5 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 149 and ends at position 715. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 778) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  61 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  148 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  212 
                 −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  241 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  244 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  962 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1074 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1248 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1441 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1443 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1505 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1651 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1652 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1717 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1722 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1722 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1752 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1817 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1854 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1854 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1871 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1886 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1906 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1906 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1942 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1942 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1971 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1986 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2001 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2008 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2030 
                 −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2031 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2050 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2056 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2068 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2111 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2136 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2144 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743). An alignment is given to the known protein (Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779) and GILT_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYL               RGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVP               YGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVCME               EFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQP               PHEYVPWVTVGN            
corresponding to amino acids 12-223 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-212 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) corresponding to amino acids 213-238 of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRIFLALSLTLIVPWSQGWTRQRDQR (SEQ ID NO: 1089) in T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide. 
     Variant protein T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  76 
                 R −&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  77 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 146 
                 I −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 146 
                 I −&gt; M 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 168 
                 P −&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                 170 
                 L −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 170 
                 L −&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 180 
                 M −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779), as compared to the known protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor, are described in Table 9 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 119 
                 yes 
                 108 
               
               
                   
                 106 
                 yes 
                  95 
               
               
                   
                  74 
                 yes 
                  63 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 149 and ends at position 862. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  61 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  148 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  212 
                 −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  241 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  244 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  375 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  377 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  439 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  585 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  586 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  651 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  656 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  656 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  686 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  751 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1004 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1206 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1206 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1223 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1238 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1258 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1258 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1294 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1294 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1323 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1338 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1353 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1360 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1382 
                 −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1383 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1402 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1408 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1420 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1463 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1488 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1496 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744). An alignment is given to the known protein (Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780) and GILT_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYL               RGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVP               YGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVEACVLDELDMELAFLTIVCME               EFEDMERSLPLCLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQP               PHE            
corresponding to amino acids 12-214 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-203 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) corresponding to amino acids 204-244 of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NPWKIRPSSLPLSASCTRARSRMSALPQPAPSGVFASSDGR (SEQ ID NO: 1090) in T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  76 
                 R −&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  77 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 146 
                 I −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 146 
                 I −&gt; M 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 168 
                 P −&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                 170 
                 L −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 170 
                 L −&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 180 
                 M −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 204 
                 N −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 204 
                 N −&gt; K 
                 No 
               
               
                 210 
                 P −&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 215 
                 L −&gt; W 
                 No 
               
               
                 222 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 222 
                 A −&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 234 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 234 
                 P −&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 243 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780), as compared to the known protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor, are described in Table 12 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 119 
                 yes 
                 108 
               
               
                   
                 106 
                 yes 
                  95 
               
               
                   
                  74 
                 yes 
                  63 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 149 and ends at position 880. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 13 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  61 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  148 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  212 
                 −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  241 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  244 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  375 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  377 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  439 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  585 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  586 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  651 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  656 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  656 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  686 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  751 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  760 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  760 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  777 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  792 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  812 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  812 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                  848 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  848 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  877 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  892 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  907 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  914 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  936 
                 −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  937 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  956 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  962 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  974 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1017 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1042 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1050 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). An alignment is given to the known protein (Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781) and GILT_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYKTGNLYL               RGPLKKSNAPLVNVTLYYEALCGGCRAFLIRELFPTWLLVMEILNVTLVP               YGNAQEQNVSGRWEFKCQHGEEECKFNKVE            
corresponding to amino acids 12-141 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-130 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVTVN               GKPLEDQTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK            
corresponding to amino acids 173-261 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 131-219 of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 130−x to 130; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 131+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 14, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  76 
                 R −&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  77 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 137 
                 P −&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                 139 
                 L −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 139 
                 L −&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 149 
                 M −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 183 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 183 
                 P −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 200 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 200 
                 G −&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 212 
                 S −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 212 
                 S −&gt; F 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781), as compared to the known protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor, are described in Table 15 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 119 
                 yes 
                 108 
               
               
                   
                 106 
                 yes 
                  95 
               
               
                   
                  74 
                 yes 
                  63 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 149 and ends at position 805. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 16 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  61 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 148 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 212 
                 −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 241 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 244 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 375 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 377 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 439 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 558 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 563 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 563 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 593 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 658 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 695 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 695 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 712 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 727 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 747 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 747 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 783 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 783 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 812 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 827 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 842 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 849 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 871 
                 −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 872 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 891 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 897 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 909 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 952 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 977 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 985 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). An alignment is given to the known protein (Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782) and GILT_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTLSPLLLFLPPLLLLLDVPTAAVQASPLQALDFFGNGPPVNYK corresponding to amino acids 12-55 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-44 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    CLQLYAPGLSPDTIMECAMGDRGMQLMHANAQRTDALQPPHEYVPWVT               VNGKPLEDQTQLLTLVCQLYQGKKPDVCPSSTSSLRSVCFK            
corresponding to amino acids 173-261 of GILT_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 45-133 of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise KC, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 44−x to 44; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 45+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 17, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  51 
                 P −&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                  53 
                 L −&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                  53 
                 L −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  63 
                 M −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  97 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  97 
                 P −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 114 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 114 
                 G −&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 126 
                 S −&gt; F 
                 No 
               
               
                 126 
                 S −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782), as compared to the known protein Gamma-interferon inducible lysosomal thiol reductase precursor, are described in Table 18 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                   
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 119 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 106 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                  74 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 149 and ends at position 547. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 19 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  61 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 148 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 212 
                 −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 241 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 244 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 300 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 305 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 305 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 335 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 400 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 437 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 437 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 454 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 469 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 489 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 489 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 525 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 525 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 554 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 569 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 584 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 591 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 613 
                 −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 614 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 633 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 639 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 651 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 694 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 719 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 727 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster T59832 features 30 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 1 (SEQ ID NO: 747) according to the present invention is supported by 62 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1 
                 123 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                 1 
                 123 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                 1 
                 123 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                 1 
                 123 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                 1 
                 123 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 748) according to the present invention is supported by 8 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 281 
                 1346 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 29 (SEQ ID NO: 749) according to the present invention is supported by 12 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                 785 
                 1202 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 39 (SEQ ID NO: 750)) according to the present invention is supported by 195 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 2125 
                 2178 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                 1477 
                 1530 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                 1031 
                 1084 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  966 
                 1019 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                  708 
                  761 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 751) according to the present invention is supported by 258 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 124 
                 154 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                 124 
                 154 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                 124 
                 154 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                 124 
                 154 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                 124 
                 154 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 3 (SEQ ID NO: 752) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 155 
                 172 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                 155 
                 172 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                 155 
                 172 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                 155 
                 172 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                 155 
                 172 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 753) according to the present invention is supported by 296 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 173 
                 223 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                 173 
                 223 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                 173 
                 223 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                 173 
                 223 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                 173 
                 223 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 5 (SEQ ID NO: 754) according to the present invention is supported by 305 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 224 
                 259 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                 224 
                 259 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                 224 
                 259 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                 224 
                 259 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                 224 
                 259 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 755) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 28 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 260 
                 280 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                 260 
                 280 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                 260 
                 280 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                 260 
                 280 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                 260 
                 280 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 756) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) and T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1347 
                 1367 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                  281 
                  301 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  281 
                  301 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  281 
                  301 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 9 (SEQ ID NO: 757) according to the present invention is supported by 330 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) and T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 30 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1368 
                 1403 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                  302 
                  337 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  302 
                  337 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  302 
                  337 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 10 (SEQ ID NO: 758) according to the present invention is supported by 332 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) and T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1404 
                 1448 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                  338 
                  382 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  338 
                  382 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  338 
                  382 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 11 (SEQ ID NO: 759) according to the present invention is supported by 306 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) and T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 32 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1449 
                 1483 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                  383 
                  417 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  383 
                  417 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  383 
                  417 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 12 (SEQ ID NO. 760) according to the present invention is supported by 280 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) and T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 33 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1484 
                 1529 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                  418 
                  463 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  418 
                  463 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  418 
                  463 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 14 (SEQ ID NO: 761) according to the present invention is supported by 280 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) and T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 34 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1530 
                 1568 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                  464 
                  502 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744)  
                  464 
                  502 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  464 
                  502 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 16 (SEQ ID NO: 762) according to the present invention is supported by 287 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) and T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 35 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1569 
                 1604 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                  503 
                  538 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  503 
                  538 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  503 
                  538 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 19 (SEQ ID NO: 763) according to the present invention is supported by 300 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) and T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 36 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1605 
                 1643 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                  539 
                  577 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  539 
                  577 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 20 (SEQ ID NO: 764) according to the present invention is supported by 318 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) and T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 37 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1644 
                 1697 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                  578 
                  631 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  578 
                  631 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 25 (SEQ ID NO: 765) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 38 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1698 
                 1719 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                  632 
                  653 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  632 
                  653 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  539 
                  560 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                  281 
                  302 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 26 (SEQ ID NO: 766) according to the present invention is supported by 342 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 39 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1720 
                 1783 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                  654 
                  717 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  654 
                  717 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  561 
                  624 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                  303 
                  366 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 27 (SEQ ID NO: 767) according to the present invention is supported by 314 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 40 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1784 
                 1822 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                  718 
                  756 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  718 
                  756 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  625 
                  663 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                  367 
                  405 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 28 (SEQ ID NO: 768) according to the present invention is supported by 284 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 41 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1823 
                 1850 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                  757 
                  784 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  664 
                  691 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                  406 
                  433 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 30 (SEQ ID NO: 769) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 42 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1851 
                 1854 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                 1203 
                 1206 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  757 
                  760 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  692 
                  695 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                  434 
                  437 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 31 (SEQ ID NO: 770) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 43 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 43 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1855 
                 1874 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                 1207 
                 1226 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  761 
                  780 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  696 
                  715 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                  438 
                  457 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 32 (SEQ ID NO: 771) according to the present invention is supported by 287 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 44 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 44 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1875 
                 1904 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                 1227 
                 1256 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  781 
                  810 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  716 
                  745 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                  458 
                  487 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 34 (SEQ ID NO: 772) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 45 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 45 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1905 
                 1926 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                 1257 
                 1278 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  811 
                  832 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  746 
                  767 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746)  
                  488 
                  509 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 35 (SEQ ID NO: 773) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 46 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 46 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1927 
                 1930 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                 1279 
                 1282 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  833 
                  836 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  768 
                  771 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                  510 
                  513 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 36 (SEQ ID NO: 774) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 47 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 47 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1931 
                 1939 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                 1283 
                 1291 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  837 
                  845 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  772 
                  780 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                  514 
                  522 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 37 (SEQ ID NO: 775) according to the present invention is supported by 300 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 48 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 48 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742) 
                 1940 
                 2039 
               
               
                 T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743) 
                 1292 
                 1391 
               
               
                 T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744) 
                  846 
                  945 
               
               
                 T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) 
                  781 
                  880 
               
               
                 T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746) 
                  523 
                  622 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T59832_node — 38 (SEQ ID NO: 776) according to the present invention is supported by 247 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742), T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743), T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744), T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745) and T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746). Table 49 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 49                  Segment location on transcripts                             Segment   Segment       Transcript name   starting position   ending position               T59832_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 742)   2040   2124       T59832_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 743)   1392   1476       T59832_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 744)    946   1030       T59832_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 745)    881    965       T59832_T22 (SEQ ID NO. 746)    623    707                    
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
 
Sequence Name: GILT_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T59832_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 779)×GILT_HUMAN. . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   2110.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   212           Total length:   212           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence Name: GILT_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T59832_P9 (SEQ ID NO: 780)×GILT_HUMAN. . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   2016.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   203           Total length:   203           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence Name: GILT_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T59832_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 781)×GILT_HUMAN. . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   2084.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   219           Total length:   250           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   87.60           Total Percent Identity:   87.60           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence Name: GILT_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T59832_P18 (SEQ ID NO: 782)×GILT_HUMAN. . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   1222.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   133           Total length:   250           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   53.20           Total Percent Identity:   53.20           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Expression of  Homo Sapiens  Interferon, Gamma-Inducible Protein 30 (IF130) T59832 Transcripts Which are Detectable by Amplicon as Depicted in Sequence Name T59832 junc6-25-26 (SEQ ID NO: 1010) in Normal and Cancerous Ovary Tissues
 
     Expression of  Homo sapiens  interferon, gamma-inducible protein 30 (IF130) transcripts detectable by or according to junc6-25-26, T59832junc6-25-26 (SEQ ID NO: 1010) amplicon(s) and primers T59832 junc6-25-26F (SEQ ID NO: 1008) and T59832 junc6-25-26R (SEQ ID NO: 1009) was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323 (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000194 (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1044)), SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168 (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1035)), and GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907; GAPDH amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicon was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71, Table 1, above), to obtain a value of fold differential expression for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. 
     In one experiment that was carried out no differential expression in the cancerous samples relative to the normal PM samples was observed, although this may be due a problem with this specific experiment. 
     Primer pairs are also optionally and preferably encompassed within the present invention; for example, for the above experiment, the following primer pair was used as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable primer pair: T59832 junc6-25-26F forward primer (SEQ ID NO: 1008); and T59832 junc6-25-26R reverse primer (SEQ ID NO: 1009). 
     The present invention also preferably encompasses any amplicon obtained through the use of any suitable primer pair; for example, for the above experiment, the following amplicon was obtained as a non-limiting illustrative example only of a suitable amplicon: T59832 junc6-25-26 (SEQ ID NO: 1010). 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 Forward primer T59832 junc6-25-26F 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1008): 
               
               
                 CCACCAGTTAACTACAAGTGCCTG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Reverse primer T59832 junc6-25-26R 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1009): 
               
               
                 GCGTGCATGAGCTGCATG 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Amplicon T59832 junc6-25-26 (SEQ ID NO: 1010): 
               
               
                 CCACCAGTTAACTACAAGTGCCTGCAGCTCTACGCCCCAGGGCTGTCGCC 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 AGACACTATCATGGAGTGTGCAATGGGGGACCGCGGCATGCAGCTCATGC 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 ACGC 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Description for Cluster HSCP2 
     Cluster HSCP2 features 12 transcript(s) and 50 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 
                 783 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 
                 784 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 
                 785 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 
                 786 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 
                 787 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 
                 788 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 
                 789 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 
                 790 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 
                 791 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 
                 792 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T45 
                 793 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 
                 794 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_0 
                 795 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_3 
                 796 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_6 
                 797 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_8 
                 798 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_10 
                 799 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_14 
                 800 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_23 
                 801 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_26 
                 802 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_29 
                 803 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_31 
                 804 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_32 
                 805 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_34 
                 806 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_52 
                 807 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_58 
                 808 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_72 
                 809 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_73 
                 810 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_74 
                 811 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_76 
                 812 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_78 
                 813 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_80 
                 814 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_84 
                 815 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_4 
                 816 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_7 
                 817 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_13 
                 818 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_15 
                 819 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_16 
                 820 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_18 
                 821 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_20 
                 822 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_21 
                 823 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_37 
                 824 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_38 
                 825 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_39 
                 826 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_41 
                 827 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_42 
                 828 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_46 
                 829 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_47 
                 830 
               
               
                   
                 HSHSCP2_PEA_1_node_50 
                 831 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_51 
                 832 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_55 
                 833 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_56 
                 834 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_60 
                 835 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_61 
                 836 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_67 
                 837 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_68 
                 838 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_69 
                 839 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_70 
                 840 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_75 
                 841 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_77 
                 842 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_79 
                 843 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_node_82 
                 844 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
                 Corresponding Transcript(s) 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P4 
                 846 
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                   
                 NO: 783); 
               
               
                   
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                   
                 NO: 794) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P8 
                 847 
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                   
                 NO: 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P14 
                 848 
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                   
                 NO: 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P15 
                 849 
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                   
                 NO: 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P2 
                 850 
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                   
                 NO: 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P16 
                 851 
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P6 
                 852 
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                   
                 NO: 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P22 
                 853 
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                   
                 NO: 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P24 
                 854 
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                   
                 NO: 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P25 
                 855 
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                   
                 NO: 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_P33 
                 856 
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T45 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                   
                 NO: 793) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor (SwissProt accession identifier CERU_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms EC 1.16.3.1; Ferroxidase), SEQ ID NO: 845, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     Protein Ceruloplasmin precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Ceruloplasmin is a blue, copper-binding (6-7 atoms per molecule) glycoprotein found in plasma. Four possible functions are ferroxidase activity, amine oxidase activity, copper transport and homeostasis, and superoxide dismutase activity. The sequence for protein Ceruloplasmin precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Ceruloplasmin precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 79 
                 T -&gt; G. /FTId = VAR_001043. 
               
               
                 449 
                 L -&gt; G. /FTId = VAR_001044. 
               
               
                 1060 
                 E -&gt; EGEYP 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: ion transport; copper ion transport; copper homeostasis; iron homeostasis, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; ferroxidase; copper ion transporter; copper binding; oxidoreductase, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular space, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremB1 Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     Cluster HSCP2 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 36  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 36  and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: kidney malignant tumors and ovarian carcinoma. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 bladder 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 bone 
                 9 
               
               
                   
                 brain 
                 48 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 100 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 58 
               
               
                   
                 head and neck 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 4 
               
               
                   
                 liver 
                 1818 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 96 
               
               
                   
                 lymph nodes 
                 18 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 43 
               
               
                   
                 bone marrow 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 10 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 6 
               
               
                   
                 Thyroid 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 113 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 bladder 
                 5.4e−01 
                 6.0e−01 
                 5.6e−01 
                 1.8 
                 6.8e−01 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 bone 
                 6.3e−01 
                 8.3e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 7.0e−01 
                 1.2 
               
               
                 brain 
                 8.1e−01 
                 8.4e−01 
                 9.8e−01 
                 0.3 
                 1 
                 0.2 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 2.5e−01 
                 5.8e−01 
                 1.9e−03 
                 1.3 
                 2.4e−01 
                 0.9 
               
               
                 general 
                 4.0e−01 
                 7.6e−01 
                 1.0e−08 
                 1.8 
                 7.4e−04 
                 1.2 
               
               
                 head and neck 
                 2.1e−01 
                 3.3e−01 
                 2.1e−01 
                 4.3 
                 5.6e−01 
                 1.9 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 4.0e−01 
                 4.4e−01 
                 2.9e−04 
                 8.5 
                 2.3e−03 
                 6.1 
               
               
                 liver 
                 2.9e−01 
                 8.3e−01 
                 1 
                 0.3 
                 1 
                 0.1 
               
               
                 lung 
                 8.4e−01 
                 9.0e−01 
                 4.4e−02 
                 1.1 
                 5.6e−01 
                 0.6 
               
               
                 lymph nodes 
                 5.8e−01 
                 8.2e−01 
                 4.9e−01 
                 1.8 
                 8.2e−01 
                 0.9 
               
               
                 breast 
                 3.2e−01 
                 3.7e−01 
                 2.3e−01 
                 2.1 
                 5.7e−01 
                 1.3 
               
               
                 bone marrow 
                 1 
                 6.7e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 5.3e−01 
                 1.9 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 7.8e−03 
                 7.0e−03 
                 7.0e−04 
                 7.5 
                 4.9e−03 
                 5.6 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 2.3e−01 
                 4.0e−01 
                 1.2e−03 
                 2.5 
                 9.4e−03 
                 1.8 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 9.7e−01 
                 9.3e−01 
                 1 
                 0.8 
                 7.4e−05 
                 1.3 
               
               
                 Thyroid 
                 5.0e−01 
                 5.0e−01 
                 6.7e−01 
                 1.5 
                 6.7e−01 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 Uterus 
                 2.4e−01 
                 1.7e−01 
                 6.5e−04 
                 2.1 
                 7.2e−02 
                 1.3 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HSCP2 features 12 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Ceruloplasmin precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) and CERU_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTE               HSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAE               TGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVY               PGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIIC               KKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEKVDKDN               EDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFH               GQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQA               FFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTA               PGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILG               PVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSR               SVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIF               TGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMF               TTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYLFSAG               NEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECL               TTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQRE               WEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKA               EEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTL               PGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVC               RRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDE               EFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHG               HSFQYKHRGVYSSDVFDIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDHIHAGM               ETTYTVLQNE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1060 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1060 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GGTSM (SEQ ID NO: 1091) corresponding to amino acids 1061-1065 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GGTSM (SEQ ID NO: 1091) in HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 26 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 29 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 37 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 47 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 54 
                 I -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 63 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 92 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 117 
                 Y -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 148 
                 K -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 N -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 186 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 218 
                 V -&gt; M 
                 No 
               
               
                 221 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 235 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 253 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 275 
                 M -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 286 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 298 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 305 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 445 
                 H -&gt; Y 
                 No 
               
               
                 451 
                 P -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 477 
                 P -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 493 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 507 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 535 
                 L -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 544 
                 D -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 584 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 R -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 607 
                 V -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 640 
                 D -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 660 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 675 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 711 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 727 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 748 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 759 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 759 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 789 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 927 
                 E -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1040 
                 C -&gt; W 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 8 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                 Present in 
                 Position in 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 variant protein? 
                 variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 138 
                 yes 
                 138 
               
               
                 762 
                 yes 
                 762 
               
               
                 397 
                 yes 
                 397 
               
               
                 358 
                 yes 
                 358 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. 
     The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3444. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 63 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 201 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 335 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 358 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 360 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 409 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 437 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 524 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 591 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 692 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 768 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 837 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 887 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 901 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 910 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 952 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1006 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1053 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1073 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1107 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1142 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1162 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1284 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1287 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1353 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1582 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1600 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1617 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1679 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1728 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1768 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1851 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1853 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1881 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1938 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2000 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2042 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2055 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2069 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2139 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2168 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2199 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2228 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2274 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2364 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2381 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2429 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2492 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2525 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2525 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2614 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3028 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3240 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 3276 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3369 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 5131 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6091 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6106 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6366 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 6564 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3444. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 63 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 201 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 335 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 358 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 360 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 409 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 437 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 524 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 591 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 692 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 768 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 837 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 887 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 901 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 910 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 952 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1006 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1053 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1073 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1107 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1142 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1162 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1284 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1287 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1353 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1582 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1600 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1617 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1679 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1728 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1768 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1851 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1853 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1881 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1938 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2000 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2042 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2055 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2069 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2139 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2168 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2199 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2228 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2274 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2364 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2381 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2429 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2492 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2525 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2525 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2614 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3028 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3240 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 3276 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3369 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847) and CERU_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTE               HSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAE               TGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVY               PGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIIC               KKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEKVDKDN               EDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFH               GQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQA               FFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTA               PGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILG               PVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSR               SVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIF               TGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMF               TTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYLFSAG               NEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECL               TTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQRE               WEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKA               EEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTL               PGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVC               RRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDE               EFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHG               HSFQYK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1006 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1006 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence KCFQEHLEFGYSTAM (SEQ ID NO: 1092) corresponding to amino acids 1007-1021 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence KCFQEHLEFGYSTAM (SEQ ID NO: 1092) in HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 26 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 29 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 37 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 47 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 54 
                 I -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 63 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 92 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 117 
                 Y -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 148 
                 K -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 N -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 186 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 218 
                 V -&gt; M 
                 No 
               
               
                 221 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 235 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 253 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 275 
                 M -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 286 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 298 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 305 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 445 
                 H -&gt; Y 
                 No 
               
               
                 451 
                 P -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 477 
                 P -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 493 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 507 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 535 
                 L -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 544 
                 D -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 584 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 R -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 607 
                 V -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 640 
                 D -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 660 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 675 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 711 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 727 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 748 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 759 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 759 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 789 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 927 
                 E -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1020 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 12 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                 Present in 
                 Position in 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 variant protein? 
                 variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 138 
                 yes 
                 138 
               
               
                 762 
                 yes 
                 762 
               
               
                 397 
                 yes 
                 397 
               
               
                 358 
                 yes 
                 358 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3312. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 13 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 63 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 201 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 335 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 358 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 360 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 409 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 437 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 524 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 591 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 692 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 768 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 837 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 887 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 901 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 910 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 952 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1006 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1053 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1073 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1107 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1142 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1162 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1284 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1287 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1353 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1582 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1600 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1617 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1679 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1728 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1768 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1851 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1853 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1881 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1938 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2000 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2042 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2055 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2069 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2139 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2168 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2199 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2228 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2274 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2364 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2381 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2429 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2492 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2525 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2525 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2614 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3028 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3240 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 3308 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3880 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 3895 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4155 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 4353 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848) and CERU_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDT               EHSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIK               AETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADD               KVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGP               LIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEK               VDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDV               HAAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNH               LKAGLQAFFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDI               FTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGP               EEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTY               YSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMY               YSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDEN               ESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMH            
corresponding to amino acids 1-621 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-621 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), a second amino acid sequence bridging amino acid sequence comprising of W, and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    TFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEW               DYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFR               VPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTES               STVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGL               IGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPE               KVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDL               HTVHFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVFDIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVT               DHIHAGMETTYTVLQNEDTKSG            
corresponding to amino acids 694-1065 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 623-994 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise HWT having a structure as follows (numbering according to HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848)): a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 621−x to 621; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 623+ ((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 14, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 26 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 29 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 37 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 47 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 54 
                 I -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 63 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 92 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 117 
                 Y -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 148 
                 K -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 N -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 186 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 218 
                 V -&gt; M 
                 No 
               
               
                 221 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 235 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 253 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 275 
                 M -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 286 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 298 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 305 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 445 
                 H -&gt; Y 
                 No 
               
               
                 451 
                 P -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 477 
                 P -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 493 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 507 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 535 
                 L -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 544 
                 D -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 584 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 R -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 607 
                 V -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 640 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 656 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 677 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 688 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 688 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 718 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 856 
                 E -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 969 
                 C -&gt; W 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 15 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                 Present in 
                   
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 variant protein? 
                 Position in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 138 
                 yes 
                 138 
               
               
                 762 
                 yes 
                 691 
               
               
                 397 
                 yes 
                 397 
               
               
                 358 
                 yes 
                 358 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3231. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 16 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 63 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 201 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 335 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 358 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 360 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 409 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 437 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 524 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 591 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 692 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 768 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 837 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 887 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 901 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 910 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 952 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1006 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1053 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1073 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1107 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1142 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1162 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1284 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1287 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1353 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1582 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1600 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1617 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1679 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1728 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1768 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1851 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1853 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1881 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1938 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2000 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2042 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2055 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2069 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2151 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2168 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2216 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2279 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2312 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2312 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2401 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2815 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3027 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 3063 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3156 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3728 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 3743 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4003 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 4201 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849) and CERU_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDT               EHSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIK               AETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADD               KVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGP               LIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEK               VDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDV               HAAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNH               LKAGLQAFFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDI               FTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGP               EEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTY               YSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMY               YSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDEN               ESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMC               KGDSVVWYLFSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLH               MWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYY               IAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVY               RQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYS               IHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYST               VDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYL               DDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEV               NWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYKHRGVYSSDVFDIFPGTYQTLEMF               PRTPGIWLLHCHVTDHIHAGMETTYTVLQNE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1060 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1060 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GEYPASSETHRRIWNVIYPITVSVIILFQISTKE (SEQ ID NO: 1093) corresponding to amino acids 1061-1094 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GEYPASSETHRRIWNVIYPITVSVIILFQISTKE (SEQ ID NO: 1093) in HSCP2_PEA 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 17, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 26 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 29 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 37 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 47 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 54 
                 I -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 63 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 92 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 117 
                 Y -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 148 
                 K -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 N -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 186 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 218 
                 V -&gt; M 
                 No 
               
               
                 221 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 235 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 253 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 275 
                 M -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 286 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 298 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 305 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 445 
                 H -&gt; Y 
                 No 
               
               
                 451 
                 P -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 477 
                 P -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 493 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 507 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 535 
                 L -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 544 
                 D -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 584 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 R -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 607 
                 V -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 640 
                 D -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 660 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 675 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 711 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 727 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 748 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 759 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 759 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 789 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 927 
                 E -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1040 
                 C -&gt; W 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 18 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                 Present in 
                   
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 variant protein? 
                 Position in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 138 
                 yes 
                 138 
               
               
                 762 
                 yes 
                 762 
               
               
                 397 
                 yes 
                 397 
               
               
                 358 
                 yes 
                 358 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3531. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 19 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 63 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 201 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 335 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 358 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 360 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 409 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 437 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 524 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 591 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 692 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 768 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 837 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 887 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 901 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 910 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 952 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1006 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1053 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1073 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1107 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1142 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1162 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1284 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1287 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1353 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1582 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1600 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1617 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1679 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1728 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1768 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1851 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1853 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1881 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1938 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2000 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2042 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2055 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2069 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2139 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2168 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2199 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2228 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2274 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2364 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2381 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2429 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2492 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2525 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2525 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2614 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3028 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3240 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 3276 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3369 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3623 
                 T -&gt; 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3828 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 3978 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 3979 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850) and CERU_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDT               EHSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIK               AETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADD               KVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGP               LIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEK               VDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDV               HAAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNH               LKAGLQAFFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDI               FTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGP               EEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTY               YSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMY               YSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDEN               ESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMC               KGDSVVWYLFSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLH               MWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYY               IAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-761 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-761 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence K corresponding to amino acids 762-762 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 20, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 26 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 29 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 37 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 47 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 54 
                 I -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 63 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 92 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 117 
                 Y -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 148 
                 K -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 N -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 186 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 218 
                 V -&gt; M 
                 No 
               
               
                 221 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 235 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 253 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 275 
                 M -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 286 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 298 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 305 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 445 
                 H -&gt; Y 
                 No 
               
               
                 451 
                 P -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 477 
                 P -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 493 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 507 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 535 
                 L -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 544 
                 D -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 584 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 R -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 607 
                 V -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 640 
                 D -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 660 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 675 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 711 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 727 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 748 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 759 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 759 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 21 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                 Present in 
                   
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 variant protein? 
                 Position in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 138 
                 yes 
                 138 
               
               
                 762 
                 no 
               
               
                 397 
                 yes 
                 397 
               
               
                 358 
                 yes 
                 358 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 2535. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 22 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 63 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 201 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 335 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 358 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 360 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 409 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 437 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 524 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 591 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 692 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 768 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 837 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 887 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 901 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 910 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 952 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1006 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1053 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1073 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1107 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1142 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1162 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1284 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1287 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1353 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1582 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1600 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1617 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1679 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1728 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1768 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1851 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1853 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1881 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1938 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2000 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2042 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2055 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2069 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2139 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2168 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2199 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2228 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2274 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2364 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2381 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2429 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2492 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2525 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2525 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2565 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2676 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3195 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3482 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3542 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3975 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851) and CERU_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDT               EHSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIK               AETGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADD               KVYPGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGP               LIICKKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEK               VDKDNEDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDV               HAAFFHGQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNH               LKAGLQAFFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDI               FTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGP               EEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTY               YSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMY               YSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDEN               ESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMC               KGDSVVWYLFSAGNEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLH               MWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYY               IAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVY               RQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYS               IHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYST               VDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYL               DDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEV               NWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYKH            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1007 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1007 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LLRLTGEYGM (SEQ ID NO: 1094) corresponding to amino acids 1008-1017 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LLRLTGEYGM (SEQ ID NO: 1094) in HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 23 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 26 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 29 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 37 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 47 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 54 
                 I -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 63 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 92 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 117 
                 Y -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 148 
                 K -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 N -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 186 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 218 
                 V -&gt; M 
                 No 
               
               
                 221 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 235 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 253 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 275 
                 M -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 286 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 298 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 305 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 445 
                 H -&gt; Y 
                 No 
               
               
                 451 
                 P -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 477 
                 P -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 493 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 507 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 535 
                 L -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 544 
                 D -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 584 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 R -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 607 
                 V -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 640 
                 D -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 660 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 675 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 711 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 727 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 748 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 759 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 759 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 789 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 927 
                 E -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 24 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                 Present in 
                   
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 variant protein? 
                 Position in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 138 
                 yes 
                 138 
               
               
                 762 
                 yes 
                 762 
               
               
                 397 
                 yes 
                 397 
               
               
                 358 
                 yes 
                 358 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3300. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 25 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 63 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 201 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 335 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 358 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 360 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 409 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 437 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 524 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 591 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 692 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 768 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 837 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 887 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 901 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 910 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 952 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1006 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1053 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1073 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1107 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1142 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1162 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1284 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1287 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1353 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1582 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1600 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1617 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1679 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1728 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1768 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1851 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1853 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1881 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1938 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2000 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2042 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2055 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2069 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2139 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2168 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2199 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2228 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2274 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2364 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2381 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2429 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2492 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2525 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2525 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2614 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3028 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3240 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 3448 
                 T -&gt; 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3653 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 3803 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 3804 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852) and CERU_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTE               HSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAE               TGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVY               PGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIIC               KKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEKVDKDN               EDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFH               GQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQA               FFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTA               PGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILG               PVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSR               SVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIF               TGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMF               TTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYLFSAG               NEADVHGIYFSGNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECL               TTDHYTGGMKQKYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQRE               WEKELHHLQEQNVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKA               EEEHLGILGPQLHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTL               PGETLTYVWKIPERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVC               RRPYLKVFNPRRKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDE               EFIESNKMHAINGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHG               HSFQYK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1006 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1006 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GSL corresponding to amino acids 1007-1009 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 26, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 26 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 29 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 37 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 47 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 54 
                 I -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 63 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 92 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 117 
                 Y -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 148 
                 K -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 N -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 186 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 218 
                 V -&gt; M 
                 No 
               
               
                 221 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 235 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 253 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 275 
                 M -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 286 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 298 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 305 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 445 
                 H -&gt; Y 
                 No 
               
               
                 451 
                 P -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 477 
                 P -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 493 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 507 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 535 
                 L -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 544 
                 D -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 584 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 R -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 607 
                 V -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 640 
                 D -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 660 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 675 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 711 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 727 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 748 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 759 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 759 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 789 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 927 
                 E -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1008 
                 S -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 27 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                   
                 Position in 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
                 variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 138 
                 yes 
                 138 
               
               
                 762 
                 yes 
                 762 
               
               
                 397 
                 yes 
                 397 
               
               
                 358 
                 yes 
                 358 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3276. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 28 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 28 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 63 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 201 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 335 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 358 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 360 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 409 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 437 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 524 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 591 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 692 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 768 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 837 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 887 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 901 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 910 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 952 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1006 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1053 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1073 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1107 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1142 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1162 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1284 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1287 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1353 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1582 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1600 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1617 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1679 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1728 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1768 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1851 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1853 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1881 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1938 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2000 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2042 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2055 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2069 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2139 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2168 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2199 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2228 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2274 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2364 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2381 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2429 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2492 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2525 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2525 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2614 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3028 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3240 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 3271 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3364 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850)2 according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850)2 and CERU_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850)2, comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTE               HSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAE               TGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), a second amino acid sequence bridging amino acid sequence comprising of A, and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    VNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFHGQALTNKNYRI               DTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFFQVQECNKSS               SKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQ               GTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTI               RVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAP               TETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICK               KGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKED               EDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYLFSAGNEADVHGIYFS               GNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQ               KYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ               NVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQ               LHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKI               PERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPR               RKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAI               NGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYKHRGVY               SSDVFDIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDHIHAGMETTYTVLQNED               TKSG            
corresponding to amino acids 262-1065 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 133-936 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise EAV having a structure as follows (numbering according to HSCP2_PEA — 1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853)): a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 131−x to 131; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 133+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 29, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 26 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 29 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 37 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 47 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 54 
                 I -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 63 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 92 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 117 
                 Y -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 146 
                 M -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 157 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 169 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 176 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 316 
                 H -&gt; Y 
                 No 
               
               
                 322 
                 P -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 348 
                 P -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 364 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 378 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 406 
                 L -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 415 
                 D -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 455 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 469 
                 R -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 478 
                 V -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 511 
                 D -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 531 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 546 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 582 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 619 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 630 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 630 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 660 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 798 
                 E -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 911 
                 C -&gt; W 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 30 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 30 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                   
                 Position in 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
                 variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 138 
                 no 
                   
               
               
                 762 
                 yes 
                 633 
               
               
                 397 
                 yes 
                 268 
               
               
                 358 
                 yes 
                 229 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 3057. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 31 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P22 (SEQ ID NO: 853) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 63 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 201 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 335 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 358 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 360 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 409 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 437 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 524 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 591 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 666 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 686 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 720 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 755 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 775 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 897 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 900 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 966 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1195 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1213 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1230 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1292 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1341 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1381 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1464 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1466 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1494 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1551 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1613 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1655 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1668 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1682 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1752 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1781 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1812 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1841 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1887 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1977 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1994 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2042 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2105 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2138 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2138 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2227 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2641 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2853 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2889 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2982 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3554 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 3569 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3829 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 4027 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854) and CERU_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MPLTMGKRNLFLLTP (SEQ ID NO: 1095) corresponding to amino acids 1-15 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    VNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFHGQALTNKNYRI               DTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQAFFQVQECNKSS               SKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTAPGSDSAVFFEQ               GTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILGPVIWAEVGDTI               RVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSRSVPPSASHVAP               TETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIFTGLIGPMKICK               KGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMFTTAPDQVDKED               EDFQESNKMHSMNGFMYGNQPGLTMCKGDSVVWYLFSAGNEADVHGIYFS               GNTYLWRGERRDTANLFPQTSLTLHMWPDTEGTFNVECLTTDHYTGGMKQ               KYTVNQCRRQSEDSTFYLGERTYYIAAVEVEWDYSPQREWEKELHHLQEQ               NVSNAFLDKGEFYIGSKYKKVVYRQYTDSTFRVPVERKAEEEHLGILGPQ               LHADVGDKVKIIFKNMATRPYSIHAHGVQTESSTVTPTLPGETLTYVWKI               PERSGAGTEDSACIPWAYYSTVDQVKDLYSGLIGPLIVCRRPYLKVFNPR               RKLEFALLFLVFDENESWYLDDNIKTYSDHPEKVNKDDEEFIESNKMHAI               NGRMFGNLQGLTMHVGDEVNWYLMGMGNEIDLHTVHFHGHSFQYKHRGVY               SSDVFDIFPGTYQTLEMFPRTPGIWLLHCHVTDHIHAGMETTYTVLQNED               TKSG            
corresponding to amino acids 262-1065 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 16-819 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MPLTMGKRNLFLLTP (SEQ ID NO: 1095) of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because one of the two signal-peptide prediction programs (HMM:Non-secretory protein,NN:YES) predicts that this protein has a signal peptide. 
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 32, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 32 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 3 
                 L -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 13 
                 L -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 29 
                 M -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 40 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 52 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 59 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 199 
                 H -&gt; Y 
                 No 
               
               
                 205 
                 P -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 231 
                 P -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 247 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 261 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 289 
                 L -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 298 
                 D -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 338 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 352 
                 R -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 361 
                 V -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 394 
                 D -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 414 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 429 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 465 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 481 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 502 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 513 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 513 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 543 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 681 
                 E -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 794 
                 C -&gt; W 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 33 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 33 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                   
                 Position in 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
                 variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 138 
                 no 
                   
               
               
                 762 
                 yes 
                 516 
               
               
                 397 
                 yes 
                 151 
               
               
                 358 
                 yes 
                 112 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 353 and ends at position 2809. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 34 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P24 (SEQ ID NO: 854) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 34 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 63 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 201 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 335 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 358 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 360 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 418 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 438 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 472 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 507 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 527 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 649 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 652 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 718 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 947 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 965 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 982 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1044 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1093 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1133 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1216 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1218 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1246 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1303 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1365 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1407 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1420 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1434 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1504 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1533 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1564 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1593 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1639 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1729 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1746 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1794 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1857 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1890 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1890 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1979 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2393 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2605 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2641 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2734 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3306 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 3321 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3581 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3779 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855) and CERU_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTE               HSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAE               TGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVY               PGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIIC               KKDSLDKEKEKHIDREFVVMFSVVDENFSWYLEDNIKTYCSEPEKVDKDN               EDFQESNRMYSVNGYTFGSLPGLSMCAEDRVKWYLFGMGNEVDVHAAFFH               GQALTNKNYRIDTINLFPATLFDAYMVAQNPGEWMLSCQNLNHLKAGLQA               FFQVQECNKSSSKDNIRGKHVRHYYIAAEEIIWNYAPSGIDIFTKENLTA               PGSDSAVFFEQGTTRIGGSYKKLVYREYTDASFTNRKERGPEEEHLGILG               PVIWAEVGDTIRVTFHNKGAYPLSIEPIGVRFNKNNEGTYYSPNYNPQSR               SVPPSASHVAPTETFTYEWTVPKEVGPTNADPVCLAKMYYSAVDPTKDIF               TGLIGPMKICKKGSLHANGRQKDVDKEFYLFPTVFDENESLLLEDNIRMF               TTAPDQVDKEDEDFQESNKMH            
corresponding to amino acids 1-621 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-621 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence CKYCIIHQSTKLF (SEQ ID NO: 1096) corresponding to amino acids 622-634 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence CKYCIIHQSTKLF (SEQ ID NO: 1096) in HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 35, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 35 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 26 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 29 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 37 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 47 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 54 
                 I -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 63 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 92 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 117 
                 Y -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 148 
                 K -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 N -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 186 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 218 
                 V -&gt; M 
                 No 
               
               
                 221 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 235 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 253 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 275 
                 M -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 286 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 298 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 305 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 445 
                 H -&gt; Y 
                 No 
               
               
                 451 
                 P -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 477 
                 P -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 493 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 507 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 535 
                 L -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 544 
                 D -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 584 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 R -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 607 
                 V -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 36 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 36 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                   
                 Position in 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
                 variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 138 
                 yes 
                 138 
               
               
                 762 
                 no 
               
               
                 397 
                 yes 
                 397 
               
               
                 358 
                 yes 
                 358 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 2151. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 37 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 855) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 37 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 63 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 201 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 335 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 358 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 360 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 409 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 437 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 524 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 591 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 692 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 768 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 837 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 887 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 901 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 910 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 952 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1006 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1053 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1073 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1107 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1142 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1162 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1284 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1287 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1353 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1582 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1600 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1617 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1679 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1728 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1768 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1851 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1853 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1881 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1938 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2000 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2042 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2055 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2069 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSCP2_PEA — 1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793). An alignment is given to the known protein (Ceruloplasmin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856) and CERU_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MKILILGIFLFLCSTPAWAKEKHYYIGIIETTWDYASDHGEKKLISVDTE               HSNIYLQNGPDRIGRLYKKALYLQYTDETFRTTIEKPVWLGFLGPIIKAE               TGDKVYVHLKNLASRPYTFHSHGITYYKEHEGAIYPDNTTDFQRADDKVY               PGEQYTYMLLATEEQSPGEGDGNCVTRIYHSHIDAPKDIASGLIGPLIIC               KK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-202 of CERU_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-202 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GTSSPYCTCYMTKRQGQGSLSFKKKSSLLC (SEQ ID NO: 1097) corresponding to amino acids 203-232 of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GTSSPYCTCYMTKRQGQGSLSFKKKSSLLC (SEQ ID NO: 1097) in HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 38, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 38 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 26 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 29 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 37 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 47 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 54 
                 I -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                 63 
                 I -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 92 
                 F -&gt; S 
                 No 
               
               
                 117 
                 Y -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 148 
                 K -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 N -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 186 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856), as compared to the known protein Ceruloplasmin precursor, are described in Table 39 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 39 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                   
                 Position in 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
                 variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 138 
                 yes 
                 138 
               
               
                 762 
                 no 
               
               
                 397 
                 no 
               
               
                 358 
                 no 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSCP2_PEA — 1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 250 and ends at position 945. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 40 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 40 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 63 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 201 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 335 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 358 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 360 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 409 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 437 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 524 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 591 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 598 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 692 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 768 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 807 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 818 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 837 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1099 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HSCP2 features 50 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 795) according to the present invention is supported by 53 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 41 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 395 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 395 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 395 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 395 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 395 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 395 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 395 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 395 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 395 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 395 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 395 
               
               
                 793) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 395 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 3 (SEQ ID NO: 796) according to the present invention is supported by 53 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 42 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 396 
                 587 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 396 
                 587 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 396 
                 587 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 396 
                 587 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 396 
                 587 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 396 
                 587 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 396 
                 587 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 396 
                 587 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 396 
                 587 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 396 
                 587 
               
               
                 793) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 396 
                 587 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 797) according to the present invention is supported by 63 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 43 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 43 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 644 
                 830 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 644 
                 830 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 644 
                 830 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 644 
                 830 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 644 
                 830 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 644 
                 830 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 644 
                 830 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 644 
                 830 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 644 
                 830 
               
               
                 793) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 644 
                 830 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 798) according to the present invention is supported by 3 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793). Table 44 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 44 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 857 
                 1634 
               
               
                 793) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 10 (SEQ ID NO: 799) according to the present invention is supported by 57 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 45 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 45 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 857 
                 1030 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 857 
                 1030 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 857 
                 1030 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 857 
                 1030 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 857 
                 1030 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 857 
                 1030 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 857 
                 1030 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 857 
                 1030 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 857 
                 1030 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 14 (SEQ ID NO: 800) according to the present invention is supported by 49 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 46 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 46 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1089 
                 1236 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1089 
                 1236 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1089 
                 1236 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1089 
                 1236 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1089 
                 1236 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1089 
                 1236 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1089 
                 1236 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 702 
                 849 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 454 
                 601 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1089 
                 1236 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1089 
                 1236 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 23 (SEQ ID NO: 801) according to the present invention is supported by 58 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 47 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 47 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1458 
                 1597 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1458 
                 1597 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1458 
                 1597 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1458 
                 1597 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1458 
                 1597 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1458 
                 1597 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1458 
                 1597 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1071 
                 1210 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 823 
                 962 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1458 
                 1597 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1458 
                 1597 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 26 (SEQ ID NO: 802) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 48 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 48 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1598 
                 1750 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1598 
                 1750 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1598 
                 1750 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1598 
                 1750 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1598 
                 1750 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1598 
                 1750 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1598 
                 1750 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1211 
                 1363 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 963 
                 1115 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1598 
                 1750 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1598 
                 1750 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 29 (SEQ ID NO: 803) according to the present invention is supported by 64 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 49 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 49 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1751 
                 1962 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1751 
                 1962 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1751 
                 1962 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1751 
                 1962 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1751 
                 1962 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1751 
                 1962 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1751 
                 1962 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1364 
                 1575 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1116 
                 1327 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1751 
                 1962 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1751 
                 1962 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 31 (SEQ ID NO: 804) according to the present invention is supported by 72 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 50 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 50 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1963 
                 2113 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1963 
                 2113 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1963 
                 2113 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1963 
                 2113 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1963 
                 2113 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1963 
                 2113 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1963 
                 2113 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1576 
                 1726 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1328 
                 1478 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1963 
                 2113 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1963 
                 2113 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 32 (SEQ ID NO: 805) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792). Table 51 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 51 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2114 
                 2246 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 34 (SEQ ID NO: 806) according to the present invention is supported by 65 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 52 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 52 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2114 
                 2326 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2114 
                 2326 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2114 
                 2326 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2114 
                 2326 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2114 
                 2326 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2114 
                 2326 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1727 
                 1939 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1479 
                 1691 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2114 
                 2326 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 52 (SEQ ID NO: 807) according to the present invention is supported by 8 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787). Table 53 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 53 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2866 
                 4061 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 58 (SEQ ID NO: 808) according to the present invention is supported by 89 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 54 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 54 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2911 
                 3127 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2911 
                 3127 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2698 
                 2914 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2911 
                 3127 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2911 
                 3127 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2911 
                 3127 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2524 
                 2740 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2276 
                 2492 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2911 
                 3127 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 72 (SEQ ID NO: 809) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 55 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 55 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3431 
                 3636 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3431 
                 3636 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 73 (SEQ ID NO: 810) according to the present invention is supported by 28 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783). Table 56 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 56 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3637 
                 5580 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 74 (SEQ ID NO: 811) according to the present invention is supported by 86 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). Table 57 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 57 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5581 
                 5882 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3370 
                 3671 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3218 
                 3519 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3426 
                 3568 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3044 
                 3345 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2796 
                 3097 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 76 (SEQ ID NO: 812) according to the present invention is supported by 69 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). Table 58 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 58 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5936 
                 6215 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3725 
                 4004 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3573 
                 3852 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3399 
                 3678 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3151 
                 3430 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 78 (SEQ ID NO: 813) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). Table 59 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 59 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6270 
                 6494 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4059 
                 4283 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3907 
                 4131 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3733 
                 3957 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3485 
                 3709 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 80 (SEQ ID NO: 814) according to the present invention is supported by 59 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). Table 60 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 60 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6549 
                 6807 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4338 
                 4596 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4186 
                 4444 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4012 
                 4270 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3764 
                 4022 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 84 (SEQ ID NO. 815) according to the present invention is supported by 55 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788). Table 61 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 61 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3548 
                 4013 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3373 
                 3838 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 816) according to the present invention is supported by 51 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 62 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 62 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 588 
                 643 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 588 
                 643 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 588 
                 643 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 588 
                 643 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 588 
                 643 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 588 
                 643 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 588 
                 643 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 588 
                 643 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 588 
                 643 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 588 
                 643 
               
               
                 793) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 588 
                 643 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 817) according to the present invention is supported by 56 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 793) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 63 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 63 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 831 
                 856 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 831 
                 856 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 831 
                 856 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 831 
                 856 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 831 
                 856 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 831 
                 856 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 831 
                 856 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 831 
                 856 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T45 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 831 
                 856 
               
               
                 793) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 831 
                 856 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 13 (SEQ ID NO: 818) according to the present invention is supported by 46 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 64 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 64 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1031 
                 1088 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1031 
                 1088 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1031 
                 1088 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1031 
                 1088 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1031 
                 1088 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1031 
                 1088 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1031 
                 1088 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 644 
                 701 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 396 
                 453 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1031 
                 1088 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1031 
                 1088 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 15 (SEQ ID NO: 819) according to the present invention is supported by 46 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 65 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 65 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1237 
                 1272 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1237 
                 1272 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1237 
                 1272 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1237 
                 1272 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1237 
                 1272 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1237 
                 1272 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1237 
                 1272 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 850 
                 885 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 602 
                 637 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1237 
                 1272 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1237 
                 1272 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 16 (SEQ ID NO: 820) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 66 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 66 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1273 
                 1285 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1273 
                 1285 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1273 
                 1285 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1273 
                 1285 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1273 
                 1285 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1273 
                 1285 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1273 
                 1285 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 886 
                 898 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 638 
                 650 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1273 
                 1285 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1273 
                 1285 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 18 (SEQ ID NO: 821) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T57(SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 67 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 67 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1286 
                 1308 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1286 
                 1308 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1286 
                 1308 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1286 
                 1308 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1286 
                 1308 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1286 
                 1308 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1286 
                 1308 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 899 
                 921 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 651 
                 673 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1286 
                 1308 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1286 
                 1308 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 20 (SEQ ID NO: 822) according to the present invention is supported by 48 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 68 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 68 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1309 
                 1374 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1309 
                 1374 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1309 
                 1374 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1309 
                 1374 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1309 
                 1374 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1309 
                 1374 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1309 
                 1374 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 922 
                 987 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 674 
                 739 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1309 
                 1374 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1309 
                 1374 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 21 (SEQ ID NO: 823) according to the present invention is supported by 49 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 792) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 69 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 69 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1375 
                 1457 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1375 
                 1457 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1375 
                 1457 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1375 
                 1457 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1375 
                 1457 
               
               
                 787) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1375 
                 1457 
               
               
                 788) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1375 
                 1457 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 988 
                 1070 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 740 
                 822 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1375 
                 1457 
               
               
                 792) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1375 
                 1457 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 37 (SEQ ID NO: 824) according to the present invention is supported by 55 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 70 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 70 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 
                 2327 
                 2368 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 783) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 
                 2327 
                 2368 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 784) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 
                 2114 
                 2155 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 785) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 
                 2327 
                 2368 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 786) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 
                 2327 
                 2368 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 787) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 
                 2327 
                 2368 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 788) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 
                 2327 
                 2368 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 789) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 
                 1940 
                 1981 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 790) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 
                 1692 
                 1733 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 791) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 
                 2327 
                 2368 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 794) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 38 (SEQ ID NO: 825) according to the present invention is supported by 59 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 71 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 71 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 
                 2369 
                 2442 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 783) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 
                 2369 
                 2442 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 784) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 
                 2156 
                 2229 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 785) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 
                 2369 
                 2442 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 786) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 
                 2369 
                 2442 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 787) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 
                 2369 
                 2442 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 788) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 
                 2369 
                 2442 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 789) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 
                 1982 
                 2055 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 790) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 
                 1734 
                 1807 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 791) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 
                 2369 
                 2442 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 794) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 39 (SEQ ID NO: 826) according to the present invention is supported by 57 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 72 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 72 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 
                 2443 
                 2505 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 783) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 
                 2443 
                 2505 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 784) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 
                 2230 
                 2292 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 785) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 
                 2443 
                 2505 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 786) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 
                 2443 
                 2505 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 787) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 
                 2443 
                 2505 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 788) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 
                 2443 
                 2505 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 789) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 
                 2056 
                 2118 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 790) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 
                 1808 
                 1870 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 791) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 
                 2443 
                 2505 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 794) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 41 (SEQ ID NO: 827) according to the present invention is supported by 60 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 73 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 73 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 
                 2506 
                 2534 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 783) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 
                 2506 
                 2534 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 784) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 
                 2293 
                 2321 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 785) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 
                 2506 
                 2534 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 786) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 
                 2506 
                 2534 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 787) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 
                 2506 
                 2534 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 788) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 
                 2506 
                 2534 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 789) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 
                 2119 
                 2147 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 790) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 
                 1871 
                 1899 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 791) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 
                 2506 
                 2534 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 794) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 42 (SEQ ID NO: 828) according to the present invention is supported by 18 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787). Table 74 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 74 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 
                 2535 
                 2596 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 787) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 46 (SEQ ID NO: 829) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 75 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 75 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 
                 2535 
                 2559 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 783) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 
                 2535 
                 2559 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 784) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 
                 2322 
                 2346 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 785) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 
                 2535 
                 2559 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 786) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 
                 2597 
                 2621 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 787) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 
                 2535 
                 2559 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 788) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 
                 2535 
                 2559 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 789) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 
                 2148 
                 2172 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 790) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 
                 1900 
                 1924 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 791) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 
                 2535 
                 2559 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 794) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 47 (SEQ ID NO: 830) according to the present invention is supported by 59 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 76 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 76 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 
                 2560 
                 2674 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 783) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 
                 2560 
                 2674 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 784) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 
                 2347 
                 2461 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 785) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 
                 2560 
                 2674 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 786) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 
                 2622 
                 2736 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 787) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 
                 2560 
                 2674 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 788) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 
                 2560 
                 2674 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 789) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 
                 2173 
                 2287 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 790) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 
                 1925 
                 2039 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 791) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 
                 2560 
                 2674 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 794) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 50 (SEQ ID NO: 831) according to the present invention is supported by 51 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 77 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 77 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 
                 2675 
                 2731 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 783) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 
                 2675 
                 2731 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 784) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 
                 2462 
                 2518 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 785) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 
                 2675 
                 2731 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 786) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 
                 2737 
                 2793 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 787) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 
                 2675 
                 2731 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 788) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 
                 2675 
                 2731 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 789) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 
                 2288 
                 2344 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 790) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 
                 2040 
                 2096 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 791) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 
                 2675 
                 2731 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 794) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 51 (SEQ ID NO: 832) according to the present invention is supported by 58 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T22 (SEQ ID NO: 787), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 78 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 78 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 
                 2732 
                 2803 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 783) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 
                 2732 
                 2803 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 784) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 
                 2519 
                 2590 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 785) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 
                 2732 
                 2803 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 786) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T22 
                 2794 
                 2865 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 787) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 
                 2732 
                 2803 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 788) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 
                 2732 
                 2803 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 789) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 
                 2345 
                 2416 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 790) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 
                 2097 
                 2168 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 791) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 
                 2732 
                 2803 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 794) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 55 (SEQ ID NO: 833) according to the present invention is supported by 65 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 79 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 79 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 
                 2804 
                 2880 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 783) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 
                 2804 
                 2880 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 784) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 
                 2591 
                 2667 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 785) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 
                 2804 
                 2880 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 786) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 
                 2804 
                 2880 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 788) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 
                 2804 
                 2880 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 789) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 
                 2417 
                 2493 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 790) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 
                 2169 
                 2245 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 791) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 
                 2804 
                 2880 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 794) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 56 (SEQ ID NO: 834) according to the present invention is supported by 58 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 80 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 80 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 
                 2881 
                 2910 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 783) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 
                 2881 
                 2910 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 784) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 
                 2668 
                 2697 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 785) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 
                 2881 
                 2910 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 786) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 
                 2881 
                 2910 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 788) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 
                 2881 
                 2910 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 789) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 
                 2494 
                 2523 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 790) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 
                 2246 
                 2275 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 791) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 
                 2881 
                 2910 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 794) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 60 (SEQ ID NO: 835) according to the present invention is supported by 90 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 81 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 81 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 
                 3128 
                 3234 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 783) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 
                 3128 
                 3234 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 784) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 
                 2915 
                 3021 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 785) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 
                 3128 
                 3234 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 786) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 
                 3128 
                 3234 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 788) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 
                 3128 
                 3234 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 789) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 
                 2741 
                 2847 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 790) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 
                 2493 
                 2599 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 791) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 
                 3128 
                 3234 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 794) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 61 (SEQ ID NO: 836) according to the present invention is supported by 81 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 82 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 82 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 
                 3235 
                 3267 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 783) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 
                 3235 
                 3267 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 784) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 
                 3022 
                 3054 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 785) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 
                 3235 
                 3267 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 786) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 
                 3235 
                 3267 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 788) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 
                 3235 
                 3267 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 789) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 
                 2848 
                 2880 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 790) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 
                 2600 
                 2632 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 791) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 
                 3235 
                 3267 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 794) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 67 (SEQ ID NO: 837) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 83 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 83 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 
                 3268 
                 3272 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 783) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 
                 3055 
                 3059 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 785) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 
                 3268 
                 3272 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 786) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 
                 2881 
                 2885 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 790) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 
                 2633 
                 2637 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 791) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 
                 3268 
                 3272 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 794) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 68 (SEQ ID NO: 838) according to the present invention is supported by 88 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 84 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 84 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 
                 3273 
                 3328 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 783) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 
                 3060 
                 3115 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 785) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 
                 3273 
                 3328 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 786) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 
                 3268 
                 3323 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 789) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 
                 2886 
                 2941 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 790) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 
                 2638 
                 2693 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 791) 
               
               
                   
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 
                 3273 
                 3328 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 794) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 69 (SEQ ID NO: 839) according to the present invention is supported by 96 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786), HSCP2_PEA — 1T25 (SEQ ID NO: 789), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 794). Table 85 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 85 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3329 
                 3430 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3268 
                 3369 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3116 
                 3217 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3329 
                 3430 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3324 
                 3425 
               
               
                 789) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2942 
                 3043 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2694 
                 2795 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T50 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3329 
                 3430 
               
               
                 794) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 70 (SEQ ID NO: 840) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786). Table 86 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 86 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3431 
                 3442 
               
               
                 786) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 75 (SEQ ID NO: 841) according to the present invention is supported by 46 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). Table 87 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 87 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5883 
                 5935 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3672 
                 3724 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3520 
                 3572 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3346 
                 3398 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3098 
                 3150 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 77 (SEQ ID NO: 842) according to the present invention is supported by 47 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1 —T 19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). Table 88 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 88 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6216 
                 6269 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4005 
                 4058 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3853 
                 3906 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3679 
                 3732 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3431 
                 3484 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 79 (SEQ ID NO: 843) according to the present invention is supported by 55 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 783), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 784), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 785), HSCP2_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 790) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 791). Table 89 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 89 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6495 
                 6548 
               
               
                 783) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4284 
                 4337 
               
               
                 784) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4132 
                 4185 
               
               
                 785) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3958 
                 4011 
               
               
                 790) 
               
               
                 HSCP2_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3710 
                 3763 
               
               
                 791) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSCP2_PEA — 1_node — 82 (SEQ ID NO: 844) according to the present invention is supported by 38 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSCP2_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 786) and HSCP2_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 788). Table 90 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 90                  Segment location on transcripts                             Segment   Segment       Transcript name   starting position   ending position               HSCP2_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO:   3443   3547       786)       HSCP2_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO:   3268   3372       788)                    
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
 
Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 846)×CERU_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   10630.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   1060           Total length:   1060           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                                           
Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 847)×CERU_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   10079.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   1006           Total length:   1006           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                                           
Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 848)×CERU_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   9832.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   994           Total length:   1065           Matching Percent Similarity:   99.90           Matching Percent Identity:   99.90           Total Percent Similarity:   93.24           Total Percent Identity:   93.24           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
                                           
Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 849)×CERU_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   10630.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   1060           Total length:   1060           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                                           
Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HSCP2 —PEA   — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850)×CERU_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   7636.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   761           Total length:   761           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 851)×CERU_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   10092.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   1007           Total length:   1007           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                                           
Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 852)×CERU_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   10079.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   1006           Total length:   1006           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                                           
Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850)2×CERU_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   9277.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   936           Total length:   1065           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   99.89           Total Percent Similarity:   87.89           Total Percent Identity:   87.79           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
                                           
Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850)4×CERU_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   8074.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   804           Total length:   804           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 850)5×CERU_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   6196.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   621           Total length:   621           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: CERU_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HSCP2_PEA — 1_P33 (SEQ ID NO: 856)×CERU_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   2003.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   202           Total length:   202           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Description for Cluster Humten 
     Cluster HUMTEN features 19 transcript(s) and 57 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                 857 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 858 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                 859 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                 860 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                 861 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                 862 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                 863 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                 864 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                 865 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                 866 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                 867 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                 868 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 
                 869 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 
                 870 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 
                 871 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 
                 872 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 
                 873 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40 
                 874 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41 
                 875 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_0 
                 876 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_2 
                 877 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_5 
                 878 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_6 
                 879 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_11 
                 880 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_12 
                 881 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_16 
                 882 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_19 
                 883 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_23 
                 884 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_27 
                 885 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_28 
                 886 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_30 
                 887 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_32 
                 888 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_33 
                 889 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_35 
                 890 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_38 
                 891 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_40 
                 892 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_42 
                 893 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_43 
                 894 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_44 
                 895 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_45 
                 896 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_46 
                 897 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_47 
                 898 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_49 
                 899 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_51 
                 900 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_56 
                 901 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_65 
                 902 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_71 
                 903 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_73 
                 904 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_76 
                 905 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_79 
                 906 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_83 
                 907 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_89 
                 908 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_7 
                 909 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_8 
                 910 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_9 
                 911 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_14 
                 912 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_17 
                 913 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_21 
                 914 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_22 
                 915 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_25 
                 916 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_36 
                 917 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_53 
                 918 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_54 
                 919 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_57 
                 920 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_61 
                 921 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_62 
                 922 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_67 
                 923 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_68 
                 924 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_69 
                 925 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_70 
                 926 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_72 
                 927 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_84 
                 928 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_85 
                 929 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_86 
                 930 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_87 
                 931 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_node_88 
                 932 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 SEQ 
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
                 ID NO: 
                 Corresponding Transcript(s) 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P5 
                 934 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P6 
                 935 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P7 
                 936 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P8 
                 937 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P10 
                 938 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P11 
                 939 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P13 
                 940 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P14 
                 941 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P15 
                 942 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P16 
                 943 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P17 
                 944 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P20 
                 945 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P26 
                 946 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P27 
                 947 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P28 
                 948 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P29 
                 949 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 872) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P30 
                 950 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 873) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P31 
                 951 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 874) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P32 
                 952 
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 875) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Tenascin precursor (SwissProt accession identifier TENA_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms TN; Hexabrachion; Cytotactin; Neuronectin; GMEM; JI; Miotendinous antigen; Glioma-associated-extracellular matrix antigen; GP 150-225; Tenascin-C; TN-C), SEQ ID NO: 933, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     Protein Tenascin precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): SAM (substrate-adhesion molecule) that appears to inhibit cell migration. May play a role in supporting the growth of epithelial tumors. Is a ligand for integrins alpha-8/beta-1, alpha-9/beta-1, alpha-v/beta-3 and alpha-v/beta-6. The sequence for protein Tenascin precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Tenascin precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 2008 
                 Q -&gt; E (in dbSNP: 13321). /FTId = VAR_014665. 
               
               
                  244 
                 Missing 
               
               
                  370 
                 L -&gt; V 
               
               
                  539 
                 Q -&gt; R 
               
               
                  680 
                 Q -&gt; R 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R -&gt; H 
               
               
                 1600-1608 
                 SGFTQGHQT -&gt; LWLHPRASN 
               
               
                 1677 
                 L -&gt; I 
               
               
                 2054 
                 F -&gt; FLH 
               
               
                 2055 
                 W -&gt; L 
               
               
                 2140-2143 
                 YKGA -&gt; TRG 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein Tenascin precursor localization is believed to be secreted; extracellular matrix. 
     It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: DNA antagonist. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Anticancer; antibody. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: cell adhesion, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; cell adhesion receptor; ligand binding or carrier; protein binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular matrix, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremB1 Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     Cluster HUMTEN can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 37  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 37  and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues, ovarian carcinoma, pancreas carcinoma and skin malignancies. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 adrenal 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 bladder 
                 82 
               
               
                   
                 bone 
                 867 
               
               
                   
                 brain 
                 41 
               
               
                   
                 colon 
                 154 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 87 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 83 
               
               
                   
                 head and neck 
                 20 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 123 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 97 
               
               
                   
                 lymph nodes 
                 37 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 96 
               
               
                   
                 muscle 
                 7 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 10 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 38 
               
               
                   
                 skin 
                 32 
               
               
                   
                 stomach 
                 146 
               
               
                   
                 Thyroid 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 195 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 adrenal 
                 4.2e−01 
                 4.6e−01 
                 2.1e−01 
                 3.4 
                 2.9e−01 
                 2.7 
               
               
                 bladder 
                 2.8e−01 
                 4.2e−01 
                 3.5e−01 
                 1.6 
                 6.0e−01 
                 1.1 
               
               
                 bone 
                 4.7e−01 
                 7.4e−01 
                 3.2e−01 
                 0.3 
                 9.8e−01 
                 0.4 
               
               
                 brain 
                 5.5e−02 
                 8.0e−02 
                 1.7e−06 
                 2.3 
                 5.1e−04 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 colon 
                 6.5e−01 
                 7.6e−01 
                 9.4e−01 
                 0.5 
                 9.8e−01 
                 0.4 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 2.4e−02 
                 4.2e−01 
                 4.2e−03 
                 1.3 
                 7.5e−01 
                 0.8 
               
               
                 general 
                 8.7e−05 
                 3.2e−02 
                 1.8e−09 
                 1.7 
                 2.1e−02 
                 1.1 
               
               
                 head and neck 
                 2.3e−01 
                 4.0e−01 
                 9.9e−02 
                 3.5 
                 4.2e−01 
                 1.6 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 7.0e−01 
                 8.2e−01 
                 6.2e−01 
                 1.0 
                 8.8e−01 
                 0.6 
               
               
                 lung 
                 5.1e−01 
                 6.5e−01 
                 1.5e−01 
                 1.5 
                 3.2e−01 
                 1.1 
               
               
                 lymph nodes 
                 3.3e−01 
                 7.6e−01 
                 3.2e−01 
                 2.0 
                 7.9e−01 
                 0.8 
               
               
                 breast 
                 1.0e−01 
                 2.3e−01 
                 1.4e−01 
                 1.6 
                 5.3e−01 
                 1.0 
               
               
                 muscle 
                 4.0e−02 
                 1.7e−02 
                 1.5e−01 
                 5.6 
                 1.5e−01 
                 3.2 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 1.4e−01 
                 1.7e−01 
                 7.0e−04 
                 3.4 
                 6.4e−03 
                 2.6 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 7.5e−02 
                 2.0e−01 
                 5.8e−03 
                 5.3 
                 2.8e−02 
                 3.6 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 8.4e−01 
                 8.6e−01 
                 3.6e−01 
                 1.2 
                 4.4e−01 
                 1.1 
               
               
                 skin 
                 2.8e−01 
                 1.7e−01 
                 3.2e−05 
                 5.6 
                 5.5e−02 
                 1.8 
               
               
                 stomach 
                 5.8e−01 
                 7.5e−01 
                 1 
                 0.2 
                 1 
                 0.3 
               
               
                 Thyroid 
                 3.6e−01 
                 3.6e−01 
                 1 
                 1.2 
                 1 
                 1.2 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 2.9e−01 
                 7.4e−01 
                 8.0e−01 
                 0.6 
                 9.9e−01 
                 0.4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HUMTEN features 19 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Tenascin precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — _T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVF               NHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVF               THRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQP               ATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRC               IDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSRE               ICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECV               CDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHAC               HTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTG               ADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCV               EGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQ               CPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCH               EGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNN               LGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVT               EYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKK               SIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMN               KEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTT               TRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTID               LTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLR               RVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKT               TLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETS               LTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYN               VLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQA               YEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQG               YRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQ               EADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLKAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVE               VLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAH               NLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVTEDLPQL               GDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR               AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDIT               PESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPP               STDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATAT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1525 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1525 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    TEPKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQF               TVSGDAKQAHITGLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVI (SEQ               ID NO: 1144)            
corresponding to amino acids 1526-1617 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    TEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEF               TLSGTQRKLELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDN               LLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTR               DLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENS               ATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEY               LVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIAT               VDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQK               SSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVD               GTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIG               LLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIV               FLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLNKITAQGQYELRVD               LRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHNGRSFSTF               DKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGH               EHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA            
corresponding to amino acids 1526-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1618-2293 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934), comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence encoding for 
                    TEPKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQF               TVSGDAKQAHITGLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVI (SEQ               ID NO: 1144),            
corresponding to HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934).
 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN; SEQ ID NO:933) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1 (SEQ ID NO:934). These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 149 
                 Q -&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 842 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 850 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 851 
                 L -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R -&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                 1534 
                 T -&gt; M 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1769 
                 L -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1873 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2100 
                 Q -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2122 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2130 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2159 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2265 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2291 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2291 
                 K -&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 7226. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 115 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 123 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 315 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 434 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 503 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 542 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 792 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 984 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3635 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4922 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 4948 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5652 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5825 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5964 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6296 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6368 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6645 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6712 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6736 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6824 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6872 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7142 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 7218 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 7218 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 7233 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7234 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7236 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 7344 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7424 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 7632 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 7638 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 7659 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 7828 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 7839 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 8183 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 8745 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVF               NHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVF               THRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQP               ATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRC               IDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSRE               ICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECV               CDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHAC               HTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTG               ADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCV               EGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQ               CPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCH               EGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNN               LGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVT               EYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKK               SIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMN               KEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTT               TRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTID               LTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLR               RVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKT               TLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETS               LTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYN               VLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQA               YEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTVPGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQG               YRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVVAEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQ               EADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLKAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVE               VLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLNWTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAH               NLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVTEDLPQL               GDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLR               AVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDIT               PESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPP               STDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATATTE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1527 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1527 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    PKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQFTV               SGDAKQAHITGLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVITGTQSEVLTC               LTQREKEISHLKGKFNKNTIFTANVYSLIFN (SEQ ID NO: 1098)            
corresponding to amino acids 1528-1658 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1098) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 PKPQLGTLIFSNITPKSFNMSWTTQAGLFAKIVINVSDAHSLHESQQFTV 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 SGDAKQAHITGLVENTGYDVSVAGTTLAGDPTRPLTAFVITGTQSEVLTC 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 LTQREKEISHLKGKFNKNTIFTANVYSLIFN 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 935) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P6. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 149 
                 Q -&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 842 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 850 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 851 
                 L -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R -&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                 1534 
                 T -&gt; M 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 5321. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 115 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 123 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 315 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 434 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 503 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 542 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 792 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 984 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3635 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4922 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 4948 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5210 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6231 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6247 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6354 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6391 
                 A -&gt; 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6394 
                 A -&gt; 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6630 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6766 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6857 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6886 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7330 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7430 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7444 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7690 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 7821 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7876 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 8109 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 8424 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 8776 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 8861 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 8906 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 9016 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 9859 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 10032 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 10171 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 10503 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 10575 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 10852 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 10919 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 10943 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 11031 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 11079 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 11349 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 11425 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 11425 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 11440 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 11441 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 11443 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 11551 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 11631 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 11839 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 11845 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 11866 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 12035 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 12046 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 12390 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 12952 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPL               DIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLH               IVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGI               ELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSS               NPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPIS               GGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATIN               AATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGV               QLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELE               NLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTVPGSLR               AVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVVAEV               GWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGL               KAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRL               NWTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYT               VTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVTEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADN               AYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLRAVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVI               RGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTI               EIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKT               ISATATTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGK               LLDPQEFTLSGTQRKLELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1617 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1617 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GISNQVSHLFLFLVPFCVICLPDRHDFNIFVHIPYLIHKCSLLFHLLPTLPLVICT (SEQ ID NO: 1099) corresponding to amino acids 1618-1673 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1099) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 GISNQVSHLFLFLVPFCVICLPDRHDFNIFVHIPYLIHKCSLLFHLLPTL 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 PLVICT 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 936) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P7. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 14, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 149 
                 Q -&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 842 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 850 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 851 
                 L -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R -&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 5366. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 15 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 115 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 123 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 315 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 434 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 503 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 542 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 792 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 984 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3635 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4922 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 5488 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5497 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 5580 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5681 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 5702 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6202 
                 A -&gt; 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6953 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7126 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7265 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7597 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7669 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7946 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 8013 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 8037 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 8125 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 8173 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 8443 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 8519 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 8519 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 8534 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 8535 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 8537 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 8645 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 8725 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 8933 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 8939 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 8960 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 9129 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 9140 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 9484 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 10046 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPL               DIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLH               IVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGI               ELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSS               NPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPIS               GGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATIN               AATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGV               QLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELE               NLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTVPGSLR               AVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVVAEV               GWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGL               KAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRL               NWTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYT               VTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVTEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADN               AYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLRAVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVI               RGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTI               EIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKT               ISATAT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1525 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1525 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    TEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLE               ITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPK               EVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQ               TRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITD               SEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPAT               EYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPP               RASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALN               GPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQ               ALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLG               LDNLNKITAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGY               SGTAGDSMAYHNGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLM               GRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA            
corresponding to amino acids 1617-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1526-2110 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise TT, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1525−x to 1525; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1526+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 17, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 149 
                 Q -&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 842 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 850 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 851 
                 L -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R -&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                 1586 
                 L -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1690 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1917 
                 Q -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1939 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1947 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1976 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2082 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2108 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2108 
                 K -&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 6677. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 18 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 115 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 123 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 315 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 434 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 503 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 542 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 792 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 984 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3635 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4922 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 5103 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5276 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5415 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5747 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5819 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6096 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6163 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6187 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6275 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6323 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6593 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6669 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6669 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 6684 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6685 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6687 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6795 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6875 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 7083 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 7089 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 7110 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 7279 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 7290 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 7634 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 8196 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPL               DIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLH               IVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGI               ELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSS               NPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPIS               GGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATIN               AATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGV               QLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELE               NLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTVPGSLR               AVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVSAEASTGETPNLGEVVVAEVG               WDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGLK               AATHYTITITGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1252 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1252 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    TEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQN               LTLPGSLRAVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEI               GNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAE               RTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATATTEALPLLENLTISD               INPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQRKLELRG               LITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFR               LSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEY               EIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTA               QVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKG               FEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISY               TGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAK               FTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEV               IVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPF               PKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRR               KNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLDNLNKITAQGQYELRVDLRD               HGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHNGRSFSTFDK               DTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHE               HSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA            
corresponding to amino acids 1344-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1253-2110 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise LT, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1252−x to 1252; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1253+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 20, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 149 
                 Q -&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 842 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 850 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 851 
                 L -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R -&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                 1586 
                 L -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1690 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1917 
                 Q -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1939 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1947 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1976 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2082 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2108 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2108 
                 K -&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 6677. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 21 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 115 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 123 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 315 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 434 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 503 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 542 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 792 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 984 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3635 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4649 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 5103 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5276 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5415 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5747 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5819 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6096 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6163 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6187 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6275 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6323 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6593 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6669 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6669 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 6684 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6685 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6687 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6795 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6875 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 7083 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 7089 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 7110 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 7279 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 7290 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 7634 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 8196 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCISDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDD               GYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHG               RGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGL               DCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTE               ETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPG               VEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDP               LDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISL               HIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDG               IELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMS               SNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPI               SGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATI               NAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVG               VQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLITAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPE               LENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTVPGS               LRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1149 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1149 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    GYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTIE               IIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTI               SATATTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKL               LDPQEFTLSGTQRKLELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTE               AEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEIT               LLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEV               IFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTR               LVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSE               ALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEY               TLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRA               SVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGP               LRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQAL               EVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLGLD               NLNKITAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGYSG               TAGDSMAYHNGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLMGR               YGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA            
corresponding to amino acids 1423-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1150-1928 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise QG, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1149−x to 1149; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1150+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 23, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 149 
                 Q -&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 842 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 850 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 851 
                 L -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R -&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                 1404 
                 L -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1508 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1735 
                 Q -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1757 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1765 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1794 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1900 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1926 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1926 
                 K -&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 6131. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 24 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 115 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 123 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 315 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 434 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 503 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 542 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 792 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 984 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3635 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4103 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 4557 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4730 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4869 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5201 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5273 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5550 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5617 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 5641 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 5729 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 5777 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6047 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6123 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6123 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 6138 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6139 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6141 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6249 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6329 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 6537 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 6543 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 6564 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 6733 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 6744 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 7088 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7650 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1 —P 13 (SEQ ID NO: 940) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPL               DIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLH               IVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGI               ELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSS               NPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPIS               GGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATIN               AATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGV               QLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELE               NLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTVPGSLR               AVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVVAEV               GWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGL               KAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRL               NWTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYT               VTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1343 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1343 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    TAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVT               VDGTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGL               VTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYAL               TDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETA               LLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYT               AKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIY               LNGDKAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDR               REEFWLGLDNLNKITAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRY               KLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHNGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRN               CHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGR               RKRA            
corresponding to amino acids 1708-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1344-1837 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise VT, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1343−x to 1343; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1344+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 26, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 149 
                 Q -&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 842 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 850 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 851 
                 L -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R -&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                 1417 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1644 
                 Q -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1666 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1674 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1703 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1809 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1835 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1835 
                 K -&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 5858. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 27 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 115 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 123 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 315 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 434 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 503 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 542 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 792 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 984 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3635 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4457 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4596 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4928 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5000 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5277 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5344 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 5368 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 5456 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 5504 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5774 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 5850 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 5850 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 5865 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5866 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5868 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 5976 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6056 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 6264 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 6270 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 6291 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 6460 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 6471 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 6815 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7377 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1 —P 14 (SEQ ID NO: 941) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPL               DIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLH               IVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGI               ELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSS               NPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPIS               GGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATIN               AATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGV               QLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKASTEQAPELE               NLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTVPGSLR               AVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVVAEV               GWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPGL               KAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRL               NWTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYT               VTLHGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVTEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADN               AYEHFVIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLRAVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVI               RGYRTPVLSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTI               EIIDSNRLLETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKT               ISATATTEALPLLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGK               LLDPQEFTLSGTQRKLELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVT               EAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEI               TLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKE               VIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQT               RLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDS               EALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATE               YTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPR               ASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNG               PLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQA               LEVFCDMTSDGGGWIV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-2025 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-2025 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1100)       STTRDCRALRPRGRGRGQSRGGEEGDLLLMHSDTPMCEALQDSACHTEA               LRNSLLNKRMGNTLATF            
corresponding to amino acids 2026-2091 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1100) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 STTRDCRALRPRGRGRGQSRGGEEGDLLLMHSDTPMCEALQDSACHTEAL 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 RNSLLNKRMGNTLATF 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 941) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_P14. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 28 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 29, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino 
                   
                 Previously known 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 149 
                 Q -&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 842 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 850 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 851 
                 L -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R -&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                 1677 
                 L -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1781 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2008 
                 Q -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2060 
                 P -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 6620. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 30 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 30 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 115 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 123 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 315 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 434 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 503 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 542 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 792 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 984 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3635 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4922 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 5376 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5549 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5688 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6020 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6092 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6369 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6526 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6678 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7233 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 7257 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 7345 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 7393 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7663 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 7739 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 7739 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 7754 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7755 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7757 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 7865 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 7945 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 8153 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 8159 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 8180 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 8349 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 8360 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 8704 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 9266 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1 —P 15 (SEQ ID NO: 942) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPL               DIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLH               IVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGI               ELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSS               NPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPIS               GGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATIN               AATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGV               QLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1070 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1070 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    TEAEPEVDNLLVSDATPDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLE               ITLLAPERTRDLTGLREATEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPK               EVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQ               TRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITD               SEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPAT               EYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPP               RASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALN               GPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQ               ALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDRREEFWLG               LDNLNKITAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRYKLKVEGY               SGTAGDSMAYHNGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRNCHRVNLM               GRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGRRKRA            
corresponding to amino acids 1617-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1071-1655 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise ST, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1070−x to 1070; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1071+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 32, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 32 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 149 
                 Q -&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 842 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 850 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 851 
                 L -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R -&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                 1131 
                 L -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1235 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1462 
                 Q -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1484 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1492 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1521 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1627 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1653 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1653 
                 K -&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 5312. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 33 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 33 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 115 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 123 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 315 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 434 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 503 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 542 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 792 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 984 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3738 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3911 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4050 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4382 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4454 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4731 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4798 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 4822 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 4910 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 4958 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5228 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 5304 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 5304 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 5319 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5320 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5322 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 5430 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5510 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 5718 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 5724 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 5745 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 5914 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 5925 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 6269 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6831 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVV               FNHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQI               VFTHRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCC               LQPATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHL               RGRCIDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGA               DCSREICPVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRC               VENECVCDEGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGK               PTCPHACHTQGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRC               ECDDGFTGADCGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPN               DCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDG               YTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGR               GRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLD               CGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEE               TVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGV               EYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPL               DIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLH               IVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTDTTALITWFKPLAEIDGI               ELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDTEYEVSLISRRGDMSS               NPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKAAIDSYRIKYAPIS               GGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVKEDKESNPATIN               AATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYSLPTGQWVGV               QLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1070 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1070 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    TAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPTAQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVT               VDGTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGFEESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGL               VTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGEKVPEITRTVSGNTVEYAL               TDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDLDSPRDLTATEVQSETA               LLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTTSYSLADLSPSTHYT               AKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAMLNGDTTSGLYTIY               LNGDKAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNWKAYAAGFGDR               REEFWLGLDNLNKITAQGQYELRVDLRDHGETAFAVYDKFSVGDAKTRY               KLKVEGYSGTAGDSMAYHNGRSFSTFDKDTDSAITNCALSYKGAFWYRN               CHRVNLMGRYGDNNHSQGVNWFHWKGHEHSIQFAEMKLRPSNFRNLEGR               RKRA            
corresponding to amino acids 1708-2201 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1071-1564 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise ST, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 1070−x to 1070; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 1071+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 34 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 35, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 35 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 149 
                 Q -&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 842 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 850 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 851 
                 L -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R -&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                 1144 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1371 
                 Q -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1393 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1401 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1430 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1536 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1562 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1562 
                 K -&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 5039. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 36 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 36 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 115 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 123 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 315 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 434 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 503 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 542 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 792 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 984 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3638 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3777 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4109 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4181 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4458 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4525 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 4549 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 4637 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 4685 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4955 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 5031 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 5031 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 5046 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5047 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5049 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 5157 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5237 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 5445 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 5451 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 5472 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 5641 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 5652 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 5996 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6558 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               RLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHTQGRCE               EGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC               PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQG               FKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGL               CVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQ               RCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICN               EGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGG               LEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPA               PEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPE               TSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTD               TTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDT               EYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKA               AIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVK               EDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYS               LPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAST               EQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTV               PGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVV               AEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPG               LKAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLN               WTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTL               HGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVTEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHF               VIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLRAVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPV               LSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLL               ETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATATTEALP               LLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQ               RKLELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDAT               PDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREA               TEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPT               AQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGF               EESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGE               KVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDL               DSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTT               SYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAML               NGDTTSGLYTIYLNGD            
corresponding to amino acids 1-2025 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-2025 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence TPWPTTMADPSPPLTRTQIQPSPTVLCPTKGLSGTGTVTVST (SEQ ID NO: 1101) corresponding to amino acids 2026-2067 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence TPWPTTMADPSPPLTRTQIQPSPTVLCPTKGLSGTGTVTVST (SEQ ID NO: 1101) in HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944). 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 37 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 38, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 38 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 149 
                 Q -&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 842 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 850 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 851 
                 L -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R -&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                 1677 
                 L -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1781 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2008 
                 Q -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 6548. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 39 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 39 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 115 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 123 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 315 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 434 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 503 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 542 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 792 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 984 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3635 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4922 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 5376 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5549 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5688 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6020 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6092 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6369 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6607 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6683 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6683 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 6698 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6699 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6701 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6809 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6889 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 7097 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 7103 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 7124 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 7293 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 7304 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 7648 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 8210 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               RLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHTQGRCE               EGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC               PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQG               FKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGL               CVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQ               RCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICN               EGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGG               LEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPA               PEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPE               TSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTD               TTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDT               EYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKA               AIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVK               EDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYS               LPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAST               EQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTV               PGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVV               AEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPG               LKAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLN               WTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTL               HGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVVTEDLPQLGDLAVSEVGWDGLRLNWTAADNAYEHF               VIQVQEVNKVEAAQNLTLPGSLRAVDIPGLEAATPYRVSIYGVIRGYRTPV               LSAEASTAKEPEIGNLNVSDITPESFNLSWMATDGIFETFTIEIIDSNRLL               ETVEYNISGAERTAHISGLPPSTDFIVYLSGLAPSIRTKTISATATTEALP               LLENLTISDINPYGFTVSWMASENAFDSFLVTVVDSGKLLDPQEFTLSGTQ               RKLELRGLITGIGYEVMVSGFTQGHQTKPLRAEIVTEAEPEVDNLLVSDAT               PDGFRLSWTADEGVFDNFVLKIRDTKKQSEPLEITLLAPERTRDLTGLREA               TEYEIELYGISKGRRSQTVSAIATTAMGSPKEVIFSDITENSATVSWRAPT               AQVESFRITYVPITGGTPSMVTVDGTKTQTRLVKLIPGVEYLVSIIAMKGF               EESEPVSGSFTTALDGPSGLVTANITDSEALARWQPAIATVDSYVISYTGE               KVPEITRTVSGNTVEYALTDLEPATEYTLRIFAEKGPQKSSTITAKFTTDL               DSPRDLTATEVQSETALLTWRPPRASVTGYLLVYESVDGTVKEVIVGPDTT               SYSLADLSPSTHYTAKIQALNGPLRSNMIQTIFTTIGLLYPFPKDCSQAML               NGDTTSGLYTIYLNGDKAQALEVFCDMTSDGGGWIVFLRRKNGRENFYQNW               KAYAAGFGDRREEFWLG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-2057 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-2057 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NAALHVYI (SEQ ID NO: 1102) corresponding to amino acids 2058-2065 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NAALHVYI (SEQ ID NO: 1102) in HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945). 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_VI. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 40 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 41, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 41 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 149 
                 Q -&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 842 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 850 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 851 
                 L -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R -&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                 1677 
                 L -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1781 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2008 
                 Q -&gt; E 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2030 
                 K -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2038 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2064 
                 Y -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 6542. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 42 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 42 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 115 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 123 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 315 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 434 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 503 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 542 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 623 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 792 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 984 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3635 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4922 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 5376 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5549 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5688 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6020 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6092 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6369 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6436 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6460 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 6538 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6718 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6837 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               TRLDRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHIATT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1708 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1708 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GTVNKQERTEKSHDSGVFFSQG (SEQ ID NO: 1103) corresponding to amino acids 1709-1730 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GTVNKQERTEKSHDSGVFFSQG (SEQ ID NO: 1103) in HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946). 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 43 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 44, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 44 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 149 
                 Q -&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R -&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 842 
                 V -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 850 
                 D -&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 851 
                 L -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R -&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                 1677 
                 L -&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 5537. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 45 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 45 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  115 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  123 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  315 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  434 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  503 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  542 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  623 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  792 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  984 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3635 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 4922 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 5376 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 5673 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6041 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6081 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6101 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 6318 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               RLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHTQGRCE               EGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC               PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQG               FKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGL               CVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQ               RCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICN               EGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGG               LEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPA               PEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPE               TSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTD               TTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDT               EYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKA               AIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVK               EDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYS               LPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAST               EQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTV               PGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIOGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVV               AEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPG               LKAATHYTITIRGVTQDFSTTPLSVEVLTEEVPDMGNLTVTEVSWDALRLN               WTTPDGTYDQFTIQVQEADQVEEAHNLTVPGSLRSMEIPGLRAGTPYTVTL               HGEVRGHSTRPLAVEVV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1344 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1344 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GI corresponding to amino acids 1345-1346 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 46 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 47, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 47 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  149 
                 Q −&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                  213 
                 G −&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  370 
                 V −&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  539 
                 R −&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  605 
                 V −&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  680 
                 Q −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  842 
                 V −&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                  850 
                 D −&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  851 
                 L −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R −&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 4385. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 48 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 48 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  115 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  123 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  315 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  434 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  503 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  542 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  623 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  792 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  984 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3635 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               RLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHTQGRCE               EGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC               PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQG               FKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGL               CVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQ               RCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICN               EGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGG               LEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPA               PEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPE               TSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTD               TTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDT               EYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKA               AIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVK               EDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYS               LPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAST               EQAPELENLTVTEVGWDGLRLNWTAADQAYEHFIIQVQEANKVEAARNLTV               PGSLRAVDIPGLKAATPYTVSIYGVIQGYRTPVLSAEASTGETPNLGEVVV               AEVGWDALKLNWTAPEGAYEYFFIQVQEADTVEAAQNLTVPGGLRSTDLPG               LK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1253 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1253 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GILDEFTNSLPPLCLCSGGIKALSCFKLGSAPTTLGKYQ (SEQ ID NO: 1104) corresponding to amino acids 1254-1292 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order. 2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GILDEFTNSLPPLCLCSGGIKALSCFKLGSAPTTLGKYQ (SEQ ID NO: 1104) in HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948).
 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 49 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 50, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 50 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  149 
                 Q −&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                  213 
                 G −&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  370 
                 V −&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  539 
                 R −&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  605 
                 V −&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  680 
                 Q −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  842 
                 V −&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                  850 
                 D −&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  851 
                 L −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R −&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 4223. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 51 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 51 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  115 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  123 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  315 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  434 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  503 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  542 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  623 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  792 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  984 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3635 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               RLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHTQGRCE               EGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC               PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQG               FKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGL               CVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQ               RCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICN               EGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGG               LEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPA               PEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPE               TSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTD               TTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDT               EYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKA               AIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTGLRPGTEYGIGVSAVK               EDKESNPATINAATELDTPKDLQVSETAETSLTLLWKTPLAKFDRYRLNYS               LPTGQWVGVQLPRNTTSYVLRGLEPGQEYNVLLTAEKGRHKSKPARVKAST            
corresponding to amino acids 1-1071 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-1071 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GESALSFLQTLG (SEQ ID NO: 1105) corresponding to amino acids 1072-1083 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GESALSFLQTLG (SEQ ID NO: 1105) in HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949). 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 52 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 53, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 53 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  149 
                 Q −&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                  213 
                 G −&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  370 
                 V −&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  539 
                 R −&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  605 
                 V −&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  680 
                 Q −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  842 
                 V −&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                  850 
                 D −&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  851 
                 L −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 R −&gt; H 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 3596. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 54 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 54 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  115 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  123 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  315 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  434 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  503 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  542 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  623 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  792 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  984 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3512 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3544 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3693 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               RLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHTQGRCE               EGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC               PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQG               FKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGL               CVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQ               RCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICN               EGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGG               LEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVATYLPA               PEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKEDEGEITKSLRRPE               TSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTRLDAPSQIEVKDVTD               TTALITWFKPLAEIDGIELTYGIKDVPGDRTTIDLTEDENQYSIGNLKPDT               EYEVSLISRRGDMSSNPAKETFTTGLDAPRNLRRVSQTDNSITLEWRNGKA               AIDSYRIKYAPISGGDHAEVDVPKSQQATTKTTLTG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-954 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-954 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence ELCISASLSQPALEGP (SEQ ID NO: 1106) corresponding to amino acids 955-970 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence ELCISASLSQPALEGP (SEQ ID NO: 1106) in HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950). 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 55 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 56, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 56 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 149 
                 Q −&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G −&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V −&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R −&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V −&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 842 
                 V −&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 850 
                 D −&gt; H 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 851 
                 L −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 969 
                 G −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 3257. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 57 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 57 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  115 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  123 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  315 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  434 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  503 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  542 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  623 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  792 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  984 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2871 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2898 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3005 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3252 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVF               NHVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVF               THRINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQP               ATGRLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRC               IDGQCICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGDCSREIC               PVPCSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCD               EGFTGEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHT               QGRCEEGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGAD               CGELKCPNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEG               KCVCEQGFKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCP               RDCSNRGLCVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEG               FMGKDCKEQRCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLG               QCVSGRCICNEGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEY               LVVYTPTHEGGLEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSI               PVSARVATYLPAPEGLKFKSIKETSVEVEWDPLDIAFETWEIIFRNMNKE               DEGEITKSLRRPETSYRQTGLAPGQEYEISLHIVKNNTRGPGLKRVTTTR            
corresponding to amino acids 1-802 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-802 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EYHL (SEQ ID NO: 1107) corresponding to amino acids 803-806 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EYHL (SEQ ID NO: 1107) in HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951). 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 58 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 59, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 59 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 149 
                 Q −&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G −&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V −&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R −&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V −&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 2765. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 60 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 60 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  115 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  123 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  315 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  434 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  503 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  542 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  623 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  792 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  984 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2654 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). An alignment is given to the known protein (Tenascin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952) and TENA_HUMAN_V1: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MGAMTQLLAGVFLAFLALATEGGVLKKVIRHKRQSGVNATLPEENQPVVFN               HVYNIKLPVGSQCSVDLESASGEKDLAPPSEPSESFQEHTVDGENQIVFTH               RINIPRRACGCAAAPDVKELLSRLEELENLVSSLREQCTAGAGCCLQPATG               RLDTRPFCSGRGNFSTEGCGCVCEPGWKGPNCSEPECPGNCHLRGRCIDGQ               CICDDGFTGEDCSQLACPSDCNDQGKCVNGVCICFEGYAGADCSREICPVP               CSEEHGTCVDGLCVCHDGFAGDDCNKPLCLNNCYNRGRCVENECVCDEGFT               GEDCSELICPNDCFDRGRCINGTCYCEEGFTGEDCGKPTCPHACHTQGRCE               EGQCVCDEGFAGVDCSEKRCPADCHNRGRCVDGRCECDDGFTGADCGELKC               PNGCSGHGRCVNGQCVCDEGYTGEDCSQLRCPNDCHSRGRCVEGKCVCEQG               FKGYDCSDMSCPNDCHQHGRCVNGMCVCDDGYTGEDCRDRQCPRDCSNRGL               CVDGQCVCEDGFTGPDCAELSCPNDCHGRGRCVNGQCVCHEGFMGKDCKEQ               RCPSDCHGQGRCVDGQCICHEGFTGLDCGQHSCPSDCNNLGQCVSGRCICN               EGYSGEDCSEVSPPKDLVVTEVTEETVNLAWDNEMRVTEYLVVYTPTHEGG               LEMQFRVPGDQTSTIIQELEPGVEYFIRVFAILENKKSIPVSARVAT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-710 of TENA_HUMAN_V1, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-710 of HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence CE corresponding to amino acids 711-712 of HUMTEN_PEA 13  1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     It should be noted that the known protein sequence (TENA_HUMAN) has one or more changes than the sequence given at the end of the application and named as being the amino acid sequence for TENA_HUMAN_V1. These changes were previously known to occur and are listed in the table below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 61 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Changes to TENA_HUMAN_V1 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Type of change 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 371 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
                 540 
                 conflict 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 62, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 62 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 149 
                 Q −&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 213 
                 G −&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 370 
                 V −&gt; L 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 539 
                 R −&gt; Q 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 605 
                 V −&gt; I 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 680 
                 Q −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 348 and ends at position 2483. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 63 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 63 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  115 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  123 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  315 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  434 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  503 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  542 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  623 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  792 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  984 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1043 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1455 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1963 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2156 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2160 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2386 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2396 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2516 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2531 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2850 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2886 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HUMTEN features 57 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 876) according to the present invention is supported by 15 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858)HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 64 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 64 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 872) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 873) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 874) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41 
                 1 
                 211 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 875) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 877) according to the present invention is supported by 25 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858)HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 65 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 65 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 872) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 873) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 874) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41 
                 212 
                 804 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 875) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 5 (SEQ ID NO: 878) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858)HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 66 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 66 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 872) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 873) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 874) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41 
                 805 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 875) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 879) according to the present invention is supported by 21 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858)HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 67 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 67 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 872) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 873) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 874) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41 
                 1673 
                 1925 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 875) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 11 (SEQ ID NO: 880) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858)HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 68 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 68 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 872) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 873) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 874) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41 
                 2215 
                 2478 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 875) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 12 (SEQ ID NO: 881) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 69 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 69 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41 
                 2479 
                 3027 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 875) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 16 (SEQ ID NO: 882) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858)HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874). Table 70 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 70 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 872) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 873) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40 
                 2595 
                 2751 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 874) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 19 (SEQ ID NO: 883) according to the present invention is supported by 29 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858)HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873). Table 71 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 71 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 872) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 
                 2752 
                 3021 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 873) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 23 (SEQ ID NO: 884) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873). Table 72 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 72 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 
                 3208 
                 3335 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 873) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 27 (SEQ ID NO: 885) according to the present invention is supported by 43 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858)HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872). Table 73 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 73 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 858)HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                 NO: 858) (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3298 
                 3561 
               
               
                 872) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 28 (SEQ ID NO: 886) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872). Table 74 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 74 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 
                 3562 
                 3762 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 872) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 30 (SEQ ID NO: 887) according to the present invention is supported by 19 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871). Table 75 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 75 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3562 
                 3834 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3562 
                 3834 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3562 
                 3834 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3562 
                 3834 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3562 
                 3834 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3562 
                 3834 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3562 
                 3834 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3562 
                 3834 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 3562 
                 3834 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3562 
                 3834 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3562 
                 3834 
               
               
                 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3562 
                 3834 
               
               
                 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3562 
                 3834 
               
               
                 871) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 32 (SEQ ID NO: 888) according to the present invention is supported by 22 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871). Table 76 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 76 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3835 
                 4107 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3835 
                 4107 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3835 
                 4107 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3835 
                 4107 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3835 
                 4107 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3835 
                 4107 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3835 
                 4107 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 3835 
                 4107 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3835 
                 4107 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3835 
                 4107 
               
               
                 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3835 
                 4107 
               
               
                 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3835 
                 4107 
               
               
                 871) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 33 (SEQ ID NO: 889) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871). Table 77 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 77 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 
                 4108 
                 4463 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 871) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 35 (SEQ ID NO: 890) according to the present invention is supported by 21 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870). Table 78 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 78 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4108 
                 4380 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4108 
                 4380 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4108 
                 4380 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4108 
                 4380 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4108 
                 4380 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4108 
                 4380 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 4108 
                 4380 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4108 
                 4380 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4108 
                 4380 
               
               
                 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4108 
                 4380 
               
               
                 870) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 38 (SEQ ID NO: 891) according to the present invention is supported by 22 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869). Table 79 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 79 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4381 
                 4653 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4381 
                 4653 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4381 
                 4653 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4381 
                 4653 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4108 
                 4380 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4381 
                 4653 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 4381 
                 4653 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4381 
                 4653 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4381 
                 4653 
               
               
                 869) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 40 (SEQ ID NO: 892) according to the present invention is supported by 22 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869). Table 80 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 80 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4654 
                 4926 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4654 
                 4926 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4654 
                 4926 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4654 
                 4926 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4381 
                 4653 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3835 
                 4107 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4654 
                 4926 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 4654 
                 4926 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4654 
                 4926 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4654 
                 4926 
               
               
                 869) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 42 (SEQ ID NO: 893) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858). Table 81 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 81 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                 4927 
                 5202 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 4927 
                 5202 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 43 (SEQ ID NO: 894) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858). Table 82 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 82 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 5203 
                 9409 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 44 (SEQ ID NO: 895) according to the present invention is supported by 15 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1 —T 17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869). Table 83 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 83 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5203 
                 5475 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 9410 
                 9682 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4927 
                 5199 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4654 
                 4926 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4108 
                 4380 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4927 
                 5199 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 4927 
                 5199 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4927 
                 5199 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4927 
                 5199 
               
               
                 869) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 45 (SEQ ID NO: 896) according to the present invention is supported by 17 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859). Table 84 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 84 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                 5200 
                 6776 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 46 (SEQ ID NO: 897) according to the present invention is supported by 40 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869). Table 85 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 85 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5476 
                 5748 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 9683 
                 9955 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6777 
                 7049 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4927 
                 5199 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4927 
                 5199 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4381 
                 4653 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5200 
                 5472 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3562 
                 3834 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 5200 
                 5472 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5200 
                 5472 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5200 
                 5472 
               
               
                 869) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 47 (SEQ ID NO: 898) according to the present invention is supported by 8 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869). Table 86 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 86 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 
                 5473 
                 6320 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 869) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 49 (SEQ ID NO: 899) according to the present invention is supported by 59 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 87 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 87 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5749 
                 5871 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 9956 
                 10078 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7050 
                 7172 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5200 
                 5322 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5200 
                 5322 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4654 
                 4776 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4381 
                 4503 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5473 
                 5595 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3835 
                 3957 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3562 
                 3684 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 5473 
                 5595 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5473 
                 5595 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 51 (SEQ ID NO: 900) according to the present invention is supported by 74 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 88 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 88 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5872 
                 6015 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 10079 
                 10222 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7173 
                 7316 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5323 
                 5466 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5323 
                 5466 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4777 
                 4920 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4504 
                 4647 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5596 
                 5739 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3958 
                 4101 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3685 
                 3828 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 5596 
                 5739 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5596 
                 5739 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 56 (SEQ ID NO: 901) according to the present invention is supported by 84 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 89 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 89 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6136 
                 6261 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 10343 
                 10468 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7437 
                 7562 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5587 
                 5712 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5587 
                 5712 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5041 
                 5166 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4768 
                 4893 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5860 
                 5985 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4222 
                 4347 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3949 
                 4074 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 5860 
                 5985 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5860 
                 5985 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 65 (SEQ ID NO: 902) according to the present invention is supported by 103 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 90 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 90 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6411 
                 6543 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 10618 
                 10750 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7712 
                 7844 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5862 
                 5994 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5862 
                 5994 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5316 
                 5448 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5043 
                 5175 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6135 
                 6267 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4497 
                 4629 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4224 
                 4356 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 6135 
                 6267 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6135 
                 6267 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 71 (SEQ ID NO: 903) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864). Table 91 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 91 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID 
                 6420 
                 7216 
               
               
                 NO: 864) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 73 (SEQ ID NO: 904) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 92 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 92 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID 
                 6517 
                 6843 
               
               
                 NO: 868) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 76 (SEQ ID NO: 905) according to the present invention is supported by 124 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866). Table 93 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 93 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6793 
                 6954 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 11000 
                 11161 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 8094 
                 8255 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6244 
                 6405 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6244 
                 6405 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5698 
                 5859 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5425 
                 5586 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7314 
                 7475 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4879 
                 5040 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4606 
                 4767 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 79 (SEQ ID NO: 906) according to the present invention is supported by 139 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 94 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 94 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6955 
                 7118 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 11162 
                 11325 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 8256 
                 8419 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6406 
                 6569 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6406 
                 6569 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5860 
                 6023 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5587 
                 5750 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7476 
                 7639 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5041 
                 5204 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4768 
                 4931 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 6420 
                 6583 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 83 (SEQ ID NO: 907) according to the present invention is supported by 150 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 95 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 95 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7119 
                 7240 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 11326 
                 11447 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 8420 
                 8541 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6570 
                 6691 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6570 
                 6691 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6024 
                 6145 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5751 
                 5872 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7640 
                 7761 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5205 
                 5326 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4932 
                 5053 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 6584 
                 6705 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 89 (SEQ ID NO: 908) according to the present invention is supported by 196 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 96 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 96 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7559 
                 8816 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 11766 
                 13023 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 8860 
                 10117 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7010 
                 8267 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7010 
                 8267 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6464 
                 7721 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6191 
                 7448 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 8080 
                 9337 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5645 
                 6902 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5372 
                 6629 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 7024 
                 8281 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 909) according to the present invention is supported by 25 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 97 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 97 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 872) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 873) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 874) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1926 
                 2040 
               
               
                 875) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 8 according to the present invention is supported by 25 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 98 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 98 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 872) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 873) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 874) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2041 
                 2134 
               
               
                 875) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 9 (SEQ ID NO: 911) according to the present invention is supported by 25 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 875). Table 99 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 99 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 872) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 873) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 874) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T41 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2135 
                 2214 
               
               
                 875) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 14 (SEQ ID NO: 912) according to the present invention is supported by 24 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874). Table 100 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 100 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 872) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 873) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2479 
                 2594 
               
               
                 874) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 17 (SEQ ID NO: 913) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 874). Table 101 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 101 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T40 
                 2752 
                 2817 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 874) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 21 (SEQ ID NO: 914) according to the present invention is supported by 24 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873). Table 102 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 102 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 872) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 
                 3022 
                 3111 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 873) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 22 (SEQ ID NO: 915) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T39 (SEQ ID NO: 873). Table 103 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 103 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 872) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T39 
                 3112 
                 3207 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 873) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 25 (SEQ ID NO: 916) according to the present invention is supported by 31 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 869), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 871) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T37 (SEQ ID NO: 872). Table 104 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 104 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T32 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 869) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 870) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T36 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 871) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T37 
                 3208 
                 3297 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 872) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 36 (SEQ ID NO: 917) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 870). Table 105 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 105 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T35 
                 4381 
                 4446 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 870) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 53 (SEQ ID NO: 918) according to the present invention is supported by 68 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 106 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 106 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                  6016 
                  6050 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 10223 
                 10257 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                  7317 
                  7351 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                  5467 
                  5501 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                  5467 
                  5501 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                  4921 
                  4955 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                  4648 
                  4682 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                  5740 
                  5774 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                  4102 
                  4136 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                  3829 
                  3863 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                  5740 
                  5774 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                  5740 
                  5774 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 54 (SEQ ID NO: 919)) according to the present invention is supported by 72 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 107 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 107 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                  6051 
                  6135 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 10258 
                 10342 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                  7352 
                  7436 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                  5502 
                  5586 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                  5502 
                  5586 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                  4956 
                  5040 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                  4683 
                  4767 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                  5775 
                  5859 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                  4137 
                  4221 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                  3864 
                  3948 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                  5775 
                  5859 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                  5775 
                  5859 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 57 (SEQ ID NO: 920) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 108 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 108 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                  6262 
                  6279 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 10469 
                 10486 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                  7563 
                  7580 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                  5713 
                  5730 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                  5713 
                  5730 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                  5167 
                  5184 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                  4894 
                  4911 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                  5986 
                  6003 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                  4348 
                  4365 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                  4075 
                  4092 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                  5986 
                  6003 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                  5986 
                  6003 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 61 (SEQ ID NO: 921) according to the present invention is supported by 75 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 109 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 109 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                  6280 
                  6363 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 10487 
                 10570 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                  7581 
                  7664 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                  5731 
                  5814 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                  5731 
                  5814 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                  5185 
                  5268 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                  4912 
                  4995 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                  6004 
                  6087 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                  4366 
                  4449 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                  4093 
                  4176 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                  6004 
                  6087 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                  6004 
                  6087 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 62 (SEQ ID NO: 922) according to the present invention is supported by 75 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 110 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 110 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                  6364 
                  6410 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 10571 
                 10617 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                  7665 
                  7711 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                  5815 
                  5861 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                  5815 
                  5861 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                  5269 
                  5315 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                  4996 
                  5042 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                  6088 
                  6134 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                  4450 
                  4496 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                  4177 
                  4223 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                  6088 
                  6134 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                  6088 
                  6134 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 67 (SEQ ID NO: 923) according to the present invention is supported by 92 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 111 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 111 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                  6544 
                  6587 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 10751 
                 10794 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                  7845 
                  7888 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                  5995 
                  6038 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                  5995 
                  6038 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                  5449 
                  5492 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                  5176 
                  5219 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                  6268 
                  6311 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                  4630 
                  4673 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                  4357 
                  4400 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                  6268 
                  6311 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                  6268 
                  6311 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 68 (SEQ ID NO: 924) according to the present invention is supported by 117 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN —PEA   — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 112 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 112 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                  6588 
                  6668 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 10795 
                 10875 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                  7889 
                  7969 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                  6039 
                  6119 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                  6039 
                  6119 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                  5493 
                  5573 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                  5220 
                  5300 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                  6312 
                  6392 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                  4674 
                  4754 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                  4401 
                  4481 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                  6312 
                  6392 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                  6312 
                  6392 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 69 (SEQ ID NO: 925) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 113 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 113 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 
                  6669 
                  6673 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 
                 10876 
                 10880 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 
                  7970 
                  7974 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 
                  6120 
                  6124 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 
                  6120 
                  6124 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 
                  5574 
                  5578 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 
                  5301 
                  5305 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 
                  6393 
                  6397 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 64) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 
                  4755 
                  4759 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 
                  4482 
                  4486 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 
                  6393 
                  6397 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO. 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 
                  6393 
                  6397 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 868) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 70 (SEQ ID NO: 926) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 114 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 114 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6674 
                 6695 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 10881 
                 10902 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7975 
                 7996 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6125 
                 6146 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6125 
                 6146 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5579 
                 5600 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5306 
                 5327 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6398 
                 6419 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4760 
                 4781 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4487 
                 4508 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6398 
                 6419 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6398 
                 6419 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 72 (SEQ ID NO: 927) according to the present invention is supported by 121 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 868). Table 115 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 115 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6696 
                 6792 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 10903 
                 10999 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7997 
                 8093 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6147 
                 6243 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6147 
                 6243 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5601 
                 5697 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5328 
                 5424 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7217 
                 7313 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4782 
                 4878 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4509 
                 4605 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6420 
                 6516 
               
               
                 868) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 84 (SEQ ID NO: 928) according to the present invention is supported by 153 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 116 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 116 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7241 
                 7292 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 11448 
                 11499 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 8542 
                 8593 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6692 
                 6743 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6692 
                 6743 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6146 
                 6197 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5873 
                 5924 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7762 
                 7813 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5327 
                 5378 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5054 
                 5105 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6706 
                 6757 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 85 (SEQ ID NO: 929) according to the present invention is supported by 168 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 117 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 117 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7293 
                 7350 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 11500 
                 11557 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 8594 
                 8651 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6744 
                 6801 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6744 
                 6801 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6198 
                 6255 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5925 
                 5982 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7814 
                 7871 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5379 
                 5436 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5106 
                 5163 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 6758 
                 6815 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 86 (SEQ ID NO: 930) according to the present invention is supported by 179 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 118 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 118 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7351 
                 7441 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 11558 
                 11648 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 8652 
                 8742 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6802 
                 6892 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6802 
                 6892 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6256 
                 6346 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5983 
                 6073 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7872 
                 7962 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5437 
                 5527 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5164 
                 5254 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 6816 
                 6906 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 87 (SEQ ID NO: 931) according to the present invention is supported by 167 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 119 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 119 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7442 
                 7499 
               
               
                 857) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 11649 
                 11706 
               
               
                 858) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 8743 
                 8800 
               
               
                 859) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6893 
                 6950 
               
               
                 860) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6893 
                 6950 
               
               
                 861) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6347 
                 6404 
               
               
                 862) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 6074 
                 6131 
               
               
                 863) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 7963 
                 8020 
               
               
                 864) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5528 
                 5585 
               
               
                 865) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 5255 
                 5312 
               
               
                 866) 
               
               
                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 6907 
                 6964 
               
               
                 867) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMTEN_PEA — 1_node — 88 (SEQ ID NO: 932) according to the present invention is supported by 164 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T4 (SEQ ID NO: 857), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 858), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T6 (SEQ ID NO: 859), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T7 (SEQ ID NO: 860), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 861), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 862), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 863), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T17 (SEQ ID NO: 864), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T18 (SEQ ID NO: 865), HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 866) and HUMTEN_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO. 867). Table 120 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 120                  Segment location on transcripts                             Segment   Segment           starting   ending       Transcript name   position   position                                 HUMTEN_PEA_1_T4 (SEQ ID NO:   7500   7558       857)       HUMTEN_PEA_1_T5 (SEQ ID NO:   11707   11765       858)       HUMTEN_PEA_1_T6 (SEQ ID NO:   8801   8859       859)       HUMTEN_PEA_1_T7 (SEQ ID NO:   6951   7009       860)       HUMTEN_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO:   6951   7009       861)       HUMTEN_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO:   6405   6463       862)       HUMTEN_PEA_1_T16 (SEQ ID NO:   6132   6190       863)       HUMTEN_PEA_1_T17 (SEQ ID NO:   8021   8079       864)       HUMTEN_PEA_1_T18 (SEQ ID NO:   5586   5644       865)       HUMTEN_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO:   5313   5371       866)       HUMTEN_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO.   6965   7023       867)                    
Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:
 
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 934)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   21611.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   2201           Total length:   2293           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   95.99           Total Percent Identity:   95.99           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
                                                             
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 935)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   15349.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   1603           Total length:   1603           Matching Percent Similarity:   97.75           Matching Percent Identity:   96.88           Total Percent Similarity:   97.75           Total Percent Identity:   96.88           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                                           
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P7 (SEQ ID NO: 936)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   16042.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   1617           Total length:   1617           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                                           
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 937)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   20743.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   2110           Total length:   2201           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   95.87           Total Percent Identity:   95.87           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
                                                             
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 938)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   20725.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   2110           Total length:   2201           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   95.87           Total Percent Identity:   95.87           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
                                                             
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 939)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   18990.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   1928           Total length:   2201           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   87.60           Total Percent Identity:   87.60           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
                                                                               
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P13 (SEQ ID NO: 940)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   18153.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   1837           Total length:   2201           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   83.46           Total Percent Identity:   83.46           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
                                                                               
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 941)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   19930.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   2025           Total length:   2025           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                                                             
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN —V 1
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 942) 33  TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   16391.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   1655           Total length:   2201           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   75.19           Total Percent Identity:   75.19           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
                                                                               
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 943)—TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   15530.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   1564           Total length:   2201           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   71.06           Total Percent Identity:   71.06           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
                                                             
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 944)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   19930.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   2025           Total length:   2025           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                                                             
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 945)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   20262.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   2057           Total length:   2057           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                                                             
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P26 (SEQ ID NO: 946)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   16903.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   1708           Total length:   1708           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                                           
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 947)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   13445.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   1344           Total length:   1344           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                                           
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P28 (SEQ ID NO: 948)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   12559.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   1253           Total length:   1253           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                                           
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 949)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   10822.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   1071           Total length:   1071           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                                           
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 950)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   9694.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   954           Total length:   954           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                                           
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P31 (SEQ ID NO: 951)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   8236.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   802           Total length:   802           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: TENA_HUMAN_V1
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMTEN_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 952)×TENA_HUMAN_V1 . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   7332.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   710           Total length:   710           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Description for Cluster Humostro 
     Cluster HUMOSTRO features 3 transcript(s) and 30 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 277 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 278 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30 
                 279 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_0 
                 280 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_10 
                 281 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_16 
                 282 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_23 
                 283 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_31 
                 284 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_43 
                 285 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_3 
                 286 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_5 
                 287 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_7 
                 288 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_8 
                 289 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_15 
                 290 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_17 
                 291 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_20 
                 292 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_21 
                 293 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_22 
                 294 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_24 
                 295 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_26 
                 296 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_27 
                 297 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_28 
                 298 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_29 
                 299 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_30 
                 300 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_32 
                 301 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_34 
                 302 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_36 
                 303 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_37 
                 304 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_38 
                 305 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_39 
                 306 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_40 
                 307 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_41 
                 308 
               
               
                   
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_node_42 
                 309 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
                 Corresponding Transcript(s) 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_P21 
                 311 
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_P25 
                 312 
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_P30 
                 313 
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 279) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Osteopontin precursor (SwissProt accession identifier OSTP_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Bone sialoprotein 1; Urinary stone protein; Secreted phosphoprotein 1; SPP-1; Nephropontin; Uropontin), SEQ ID NO: 310, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     Protein Osteopontin precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): binds tightly to hydroxyapatite. Appears to form an integral part of the mineralized matrix. Probably important to cell-matrix interaction. Acts as a cytokine involved in enhancing production of interferon-gamma and interleukin-12 and reducing production of interleukin-10 and is essential in the pathway that leads to type I immunity (By similarity). The sequence for protein Osteopontin precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Osteopontin precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 301 
                 R -&gt; H (in dbSNP: 4660). /FTId = VAR_014717. 
               
               
                 188 
                 D -&gt; H 
               
               
                 237 
                 T -&gt; A 
               
               
                 275-278 
                 SHEF -&gt; GNSL 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein Osteopontin precursor localization is believed to be Secreted. 
     The previously known protein also has the following indication(s) and/or potential therapeutic use(s): Regeneration, bone. It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: Bone formation stimulant. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Musculoskeletal. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: ossification; anti-apoptosis; inflammatory response; cell-matrix adhesion; cell-cell signaling, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; defense/immunity protein; cytokine; integrin ligand; protein binding; growth factor; apoptosis inhibitor, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular matrix, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremB1 Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     Cluster HUMOSTRO can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 38  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 38  and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues, lung malignant tumors, breast malignant tumors, ovarian carcinoma and skin malignancies. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 adrenal 
                 4 
               
               
                   
                 bladder 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 bone 
                 897 
               
               
                   
                 brain 
                 506 
               
               
                   
                 colon 
                 69 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 548 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 484 
               
               
                   
                 head and neck 
                 50 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 5618 
               
               
                   
                 liver 
                 4 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 10 
               
               
                   
                 lymph nodes 
                 75 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 8 
               
               
                   
                 bone marrow 
                 62 
               
               
                   
                 muscle 
                 37 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 40 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 845 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 48 
               
               
                   
                 skin 
                 13 
               
               
                   
                 stomach 
                 73 
               
               
                   
                 Thyroid 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 168 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 adrenal 
                 1.5e−01 
                 2.1e−01 
                 2.0e−02 
                 4.6 
                 4.4e−02 
                 3.6 
               
               
                 bladder 
                 1.2e−01 
                 9.2e−02 
                 5.7e−02 
                 4.1 
                 2.1e−02 
                 4.3 
               
               
                 bone 
                 4.9e−01 
                 7.4e−01 
                 4.1e−06 
                 0.6 
                 5.4e−01 
                 0.4 
               
               
                 brain 
                 6.6e−01 
                 7.0e−01 
                 3.2e−01 
                 0.6 
                 1 
                 0.4 
               
               
                 colon 
                 2.7e−01 
                 4.0e−01 
                 3.1e−01 
                 1.5 
                 5.2e−01 
                 1.1 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 2.0e−07 
                 1.6e−03 
                 9.8e−01 
                 0.7 
                 1 
                 0.5 
               
               
                 general 
                 1.2e−06 
                 1.2e−02 
                 7.9e−01 
                 0.8 
                 1 
                 0.6 
               
               
                 head and neck 
                 3.4e−01 
                 5.0e−01 
                 1 
                 0.7 
                 1 
                 0.7 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 6.8e−01 
                 7.4e−01 
                 1 
                 0.2 
                 1 
                 0.1 
               
               
                 liver 
                 3.3e−01 
                 2.5e−01 
                 1 
                 1.8 
                 2.3e−01 
                 2.6 
               
               
                 lung 
                 4.3e−04 
                 4.6e−03 
                 2.1e−30 
                 15.0 
                 2.8e−27 
                 23.5 
               
               
                 lymph nodes 
                 6.7e−01 
                 8.7e−01 
                 8.1e−01 
                 0.7 
                 9.9e−01 
                 0.3 
               
               
                 breast 
                 2.3e−01 
                 3.0e−01 
                 1.9e−04 
                 6.2 
                 4.1e−03 
                 4.3 
               
               
                 bone marrow 
                 7.5e−01 
                 7.8e−01 
                 1 
                 0.3 
                 2.0e−02 
                 1.2 
               
               
                 muscle 
                 4.0e−02 
                 7.5e−02 
                 1.1e−01 
                 4.6 
                 5.1e−01 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 4.7e−02 
                 8.4e−02 
                 1.9e−05 
                 5.4 
                 8.3e−04 
                 3.7 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 5.0e−02 
                 3.3e−01 
                 1 
                 0.3 
                 1 
                 0.2 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 8.5e−01 
                 9.0e−01 
                 8.9e−01 
                 0.7 
                 9.5e−01 
                 0.6 
               
               
                 skin 
                 1.6e−01 
                 1.6e−01 
                 1.2e−10 
                 12.6 
                 5.2e−04 
                 4.1 
               
               
                 stomach 
                 1.5e−01 
                 6.3e−01 
                 5.0e−01 
                 1.2 
                 9.4e−01 
                 0.6 
               
               
                 Thyroid 
                 2.9e−01 
                 2.9e−01 
                 5.9e−02 
                 2.0 
                 5.9e−02 
                 2.0 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 6.1e−02 
                 5.7e−01 
                 1.1e−01 
                 1.3 
                 7.0e−01 
                 0.7 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HUMOSTRO features 3 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Osteopontin precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277). An alignment is given to the known protein (Osteopontin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311) and OSTP_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRIAVICFCLLGITCAIPVKQADSGSSEEKQLYNKYPDAVATWLNPDPSQKQNLLAPQ corresponding to amino acids 1-58 of OSTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-58 of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VFLNFS (SEQ ID NO: 1108) corresponding to amino acids 59-64 of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order. 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID ID NO: 311), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VFLNFS (SEQ ID NO: 1108) in HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure. 
     Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 7 
                 C -&gt; W 
                 No 
               
               
                 31 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 47 
                 D -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 49 
                 S -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311), as compared to the known protein Osteopontin precursor, are described in Table 8 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                   
               
               
                   
                 acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 79 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 106 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 199 and ends at position 390. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 136 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 154 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 159 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 219 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 274 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 290 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 338 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 343 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 413 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 707 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 708 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 715 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 730 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 730 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 746 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 767 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 779 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 866 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 869 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 889 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 891 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 891 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 905 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 910 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 910 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 997 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1026 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1042 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1042 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1071 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1071 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1098 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1105 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1124 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1135 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1136 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1136 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1173 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1173 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1179 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1214 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1246 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1246 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1359 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1359 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1362 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1365 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1366 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1408 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1418 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1433 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1456 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1524 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1524 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1547 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1553 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1574 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1654 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1691 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1703 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1755 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1764 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). An alignment is given to the known protein (Osteopontin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312) and OSTP_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRIAVICFCLLGITCAIPVKQADSGSSEEKQ corresponding to amino acids 1-31 of OSTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-31 of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence H corresponding to amino acids 32-32 of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 10, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 7 
                 C -&gt; W 
                 No 
               
               
                 31 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312), as compared to the known protein Osteopontin precursor, are described in Table 11 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                   
               
               
                   
                 acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 79 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 106 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 199 and ends at position 294. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 136 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 154 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 159 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 219 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 274 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 290 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 419 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 454 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 527 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 532 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 630 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 631 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 638 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 653 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 653 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 669 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 690 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 702 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 789 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 792 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 812 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 814 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 814 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 828 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 833 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 833 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 920 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 949 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 965 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 965 
                 -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 994 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 994 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1021 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1028 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1047 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1058 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1059 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1059 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1096 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1096 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1102 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1137 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1169 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1169 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1282 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1282 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1285 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1288 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1289 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1331 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1341 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1356 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1379 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1447 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1447 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1470 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1476 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1497 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1577 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1614 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1626 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1678 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1687 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279). An alignment is given to the known protein (Osteopontin precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313) and OSTP_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MRIAVICFCLLGITCAIPVKQADSGSSEEKQ corresponding to amino acids 1-31 of OSTP_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-31 of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VSIFYVFI (SEQ ID NO: 1109) corresponding to amino acids 32-39 of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order. 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VSIFYVFI (SEQ ID NO: 1109) in HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 13, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 7 
                 C -&gt; W 
                 No 
               
               
                 31 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313), as compared to the known protein Osteopontin precursor, are described in Table 14 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                   
               
               
                   
                 acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 79 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 106 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 199 and ends at position 315. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 15 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 136 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 154 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 159 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 219 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 274 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 290 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HUMOSTRO features 30 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 280) according to the present invention is supported by 333 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277), HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1 
                 184 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 1 
                 184 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30 
                 1 
                 184 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 279) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 10 (SEQ ID NO: 281) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 292 
                 480 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 16 (SEQ ID NO: 282) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 373 
                 638 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 23 (SEQ ID NO: 283) according to the present invention is supported by 334 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 804 
                 967 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 727 
                 890 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 31 (SEQ ID NO: 284) according to the present invention is supported by 350 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1164 
                 1393 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 1087 
                 1316 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 43 (SEQ ID NO: 285) according to the present invention is supported by 192 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1810 
                 1846 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 1733 
                 1769 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 3 according to the present invention is supported by 353 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1 T 14 (SEQ ID NO: 277), HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 185 
                 210 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 185 
                 210 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30 
                 185 
                 210 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 279) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 5 (SEQ ID NO: 287) according to the present invention is supported by 353 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277), HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1 T 16 (SEQ ID NO: 278) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 211 
                 252 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 211 
                 252 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30 
                 211 
                 252 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 279) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 288) according to the present invention is supported by 357 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277), HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 253 
                 291 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 253 
                 291 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30 
                 253 
                 291 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 279) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 289) according to the present invention is supported by 1 library. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 279). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T30 
                 292 
                 378 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 279) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 15 (SEQ ID NO: 290) according to the present invention is supported by 366 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 292 
                 372 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 481 
                 561 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 17 (SEQ ID NO: 291) according to the present invention is supported by 261 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 639 
                 680 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 562 
                 603 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 20 (SEQ ID NO: 292) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 28 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 681 
                 688 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 604 
                 611 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 21 (SEQ ID NO: 293) according to the present invention is supported by 315 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 689 
                 738 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 612 
                 661 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 22 (SEQ ID NO: 294) according to the present invention is supported by 322 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 30 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 739 
                 803 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 662 
                 726 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 24 (SEQ ID NO: 295) according to the present invention is supported by 270 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 968 
                 1004 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 891 
                 927 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 26 (SEQ ID NO: 296) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 32 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1005 
                 1022 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 928 
                 945 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 27 (SEQ ID NO: 297) according to the present invention is supported by 260 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 33 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1023 
                 1048 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 946 
                 971 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 28 (SEQ ID NO: 298) according to the present invention is supported by 273 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 34 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1049 
                 1100 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 972 
                 1023 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 29 (SEQ ID NO: 299) according to the present invention is supported by 272 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 35 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1101 
                 1151 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 1024 
                 1074 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 30 (SEQ ID NO. 300) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 36 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1152 
                 1163 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 1075 
                 1086 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 32 (SEQ ID NO: 301) according to the present invention is supported by 293 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 37 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1394 
                 1427 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 1317 
                 1350 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 34 (SEQ ID NO: 302) according to the present invention is supported by 301 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 38 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1428 
                 1468 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 1351 
                 1391 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 36 according to the present invention is supported by 292 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 39 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1469 
                 1504 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 1392 
                 1427 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 37 (SEQ ID NO: 304) according to the present invention is supported by 295 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 40 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1505 
                 1623 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 1428 
                 1546 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 38 (SEQ ID NO: 305) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 41 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1624 
                 1634 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 1547 
                 1557 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 39 (SEQ ID NO: 306) according to the present invention is supported by 268 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 42 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1635 
                 1725 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 1558 
                 1648 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 40 (SEQ ID NO: 307) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 43 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 43 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1726 
                 1743 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 1649 
                 1666 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 41 (SEQ ID NO: 308) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 44 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 44 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1744 
                 1749 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 1667 
                 1672 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_node — 42 (SEQ ID NO: 309) according to the present invention is supported by 224 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 277) and HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_T16 (SEQ ID NO: 278). Table 45 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 45 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T14 
                 1750 
                 1809 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 277) 
               
               
                 HUMOSTRO_PEA_1_PEA_1_T16 
                 1673 
                 1732 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 278) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein: 
     Sequence name: OSTP_HUMAN 
     Sequence documentation: 
     
         
         Alignment of: HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO: 311)×OSTP_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
 
       
    
                                                Quality:   578.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   58           Total length:   58           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: OSTP_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 312)×OSTP_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   301.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   31           Total length:   31           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: OSTP_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMOSTRO_PEA — 1_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 313)×OSTP_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   301.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   31           Total length:   31           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Description for Cluster T46984 
     Cluster T46984 features 21 transcript(s) and 49 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 314 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 315 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 316 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 317 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 318 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 319 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 320 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 321 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 322 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 323 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 
                 324 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                 325 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 
                 326 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T42 
                 327 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 
                 328 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                 329 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 
                 330 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T48 
                 331 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332) 
                 332 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T52 
                 333 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T54 
                 334 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_2 
                 335 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_4 
                 336 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_6 
                 337 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_12 
                 338 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_14 
                 339 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_25 
                 340 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_29 
                 341 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_34 
                 342 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_46 
                 343 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_47 
                 344 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_52 
                 345 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_65 
                 346 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_69 
                 347 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_75 
                 348 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_86 
                 349 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_9 
                 350 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_13 
                 351 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_19 
                 352 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_21 
                 353 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_22 
                 354 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_26 
                 355 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_28 
                 356 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_31 
                 357 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_32 
                 358 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_38 
                 359 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_39 
                 360 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_40 
                 361 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_42 
                 362 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_43 
                 363 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_48 
                 364 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_49 
                 365 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_50 
                 366 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_51 
                 367 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_53 
                 368 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_54 
                 369 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_55 
                 370 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_57 
                 371 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_60 
                 372 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_62 
                 373 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_66 
                 374 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_67 
                 375 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_70 
                 376 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_71 
                 377 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_72 
                 378 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_73 
                 379 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_74 
                 380 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_83 
                 381 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_84 
                 382 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_node_85 
                 383 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
                 Corresponding Transcript(s) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_P2 
                 385 
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                   
                 NO: 314)(SEQ ID NO: 314); 
               
               
                   
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 316); 
               
               
                   
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_P3 
                 386 
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID 
               
               
                   
                   
                 NO: 315); 
               
               
                   
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_P10 
                 387 
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_P11 
                 388 
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_P12 
                 389 
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_P21 
                 390 
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_P27 
                 391 
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_P32 
                 392 
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 326) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_P34 
                 393 
                 T46984_PEA_1_T42 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 327) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_P35 
                 394 
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 328) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_P38 
                 395 
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 330) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_P39 
                 396 
                 T46984_PEA_1_T48 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 331) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_P45 
                 397 
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_P46 
                 398 
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor (SwissProt accession identifier RIB2_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms EC 2.4.1.119; Ribophorin II; RPN-II; RIBIIR), SEQ ID NO: 384, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     Protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Essential subunit of N-oligosaccharyl transferase enzyme which catalyzes the transfer of a high mannose oligosaccharide from a lipid-linked oligosaccharide donor to an asparagine residue within an Asn-X-Ser/Thr consensus motif in nascent polypeptide chains. The sequence for protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 197 
                 V -&gt; L 
               
               
                 201 
                 F -&gt; C 
               
               
                 260 
                 A -&gt; S 
               
               
                 423 
                 V -&gt; M 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor localization is believed to be Type I membrane protein. Endoplasmic reticulum. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: protein modification, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; oligosaccharyl transferase; dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase; transferase, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and oligosaccharyl transferase complex; integral membrane protein, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     Cluster T46984 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 39  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 39  and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues, breast malignant tumors, ovarian carcinoma and pancreas carcinoma. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 adrenal 
                 240 
               
               
                   
                 bladder 
                 287 
               
               
                   
                 Bone 
                 592 
               
               
                   
                 Brain 
                 145 
               
               
                   
                 Colon 
                 157 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 144 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 163 
               
               
                   
                 head and neck 
                 50 
               
               
                   
                 Kidney 
                 139 
               
               
                   
                 Liver 
                 156 
               
               
                   
                 Lung 
                 155 
               
               
                   
                 Lymph nodes 
                 194 
               
               
                   
                 Breast 
                 105 
               
               
                   
                 bone marrow 
                 62 
               
               
                   
                 Muscle 
                 62 
               
               
                   
                 Ovary 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 72 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 201 
               
               
                   
                 Skin 
                 91 
               
               
                   
                 stomach 
                 219 
               
               
                   
                 T cells 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 Thyroid 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 Uterus 
                 200 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 adrenal 
                 6.3e−01 
                 5.4e−01 
                 6.2e−01 
                 0.8 
                 2.5e−01 
                 1.0 
               
               
                 bladder 
                 5.4e−01 
                 5.9e−01 
                 3.0e−01 
                 1.0 
                 6.5e−01 
                 0.7 
               
               
                 Bone 
                 3.9e−01 
                 3.7e−01 
                 9.8e−01 
                 0.4 
                 9.9e−01 
                 0.4 
               
               
                 Brain 
                 3.3e−01 
                 2.9e−01 
                 1.4e−01 
                 1.2 
                 2.0e−01 
                 1.0 
               
               
                 Colon 
                 8.6e−02 
                 5.9e−02 
                 2.6e−01 
                 1.3 
                 2.1e−03 
                 1.4 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 5.3e−05 
                 6.2e−07 
                 2.8e−08 
                 1.9 
                 3.4e−21 
                 2.4 
               
               
                 general 
                 1.0e−04 
                 7.3e−08 
                 9.3e−12 
                 1.7 
                 8.0e−33 
                 2.0 
               
               
                 head and neck 
                 4.5e−01 
                 5.4e−01 
                 1 
                 0.8 
                 7.5e−01 
                 0.9 
               
               
                 Kidney 
                 6.6e−01 
                 6.5e−01 
                 3.2e−01 
                 1.2 
                 5.3e−02 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 Liver 
                 5.5e−01 
                 5.6e−01 
                 6.5e−01 
                 1.0 
                 1.2e−01 
                 1.4 
               
               
                 Lung 
                 3.0e−01 
                 1.7e−01 
                 1.5e−01 
                 1.4 
                 6.0e−02 
                 1.4 
               
               
                 Lymph nodes 
                 2.9e−01 
                 5.5e−01 
                 2.9e−01 
                 0.8 
                 4.3e−01 
                 1.0 
               
               
                 Breast 
                 2.4e−02 
                 5.8e−03 
                 3.7e−02 
                 2.2 
                 1.7e−04 
                 2.7 
               
               
                 bone marrow 
                 7.1e−01 
                 7.5e−01 
                 1 
                 0.3 
                 1.2e−02 
                 1.8 
               
               
                 Muscle 
                 5.0e−01 
                 3.7e−01 
                 4.7e−01 
                 1.5 
                 2.1e−08 
                 1.3 
               
               
                 Ovary 
                 1.6e−02 
                 7.0e−03 
                 1.5e−02 
                 6.1 
                 4.8e−06 
                 7.1 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 1.4e−01 
                 5.4e−02 
                 2.2e−05 
                 2.9 
                 2.4e−07 
                 3.9 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 3.4e−01 
                 1.9e−01 
                 2.2e−01 
                 1.2 
                 1.4e−01 
                 1.3 
               
               
                 Skin 
                 3.7e−01 
                 1.5e−01 
                 4.2e−02 
                 2.4 
                 1.1e−04 
                 1.9 
               
               
                 stomach 
                 6.1e−01 
                 1.4e−01 
                 7.3e−01 
                 0.4 
                 6.1e−02 
                 1.6 
               
               
                 T cells 
                 1 
                 6.7e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 5.2e−01 
                 1.8 
               
               
                 Thyroid 
                 4.8e−02 
                 4.8e−02 
                 2.0e−01 
                 3.4 
                 2.0e−01 
                 3.4 
               
               
                 Uterus 
                 2.3e−01 
                 1.3e−01 
                 2.2e−02 
                 1.5 
                 5.0e−02 
                 1.4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster T46984 features 21 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314) (SEQ ID NO: 314). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T46984_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385) and RIB2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90 % homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLES               AFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGC               EISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTA               RLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQ               FEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLS               EAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPL               TQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLV               EVEGDNRYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPA               KAKGTFIADSHQNFALFFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFV               AEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERKIEFDSASGTYTLYLIIGDATLKNPILWNV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-498 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-498 of T46984_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VCA corresponding to amino acids 499-501 of T46984_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 7 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                 Present in 
                 Position in 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 variant protein? 
                 variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 106 
                 yes 
                 106 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314) (SEQ ID NO: 314), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314) (SEQ ID NO: 314) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1818. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 385) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 28 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 256 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 274 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 325 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 610 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 718 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 724 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 844 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 857 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 885 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 897 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1002 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1068 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1076 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1254 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1291 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1293 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1303 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1376 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1588 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1618 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1618 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1660 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1693 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1693 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2099 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2124 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2124 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2133 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2501 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2617 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2683 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2741 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2940 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 3024 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3158 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 3158 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3165 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 3169 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 3354 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3374 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3468 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 3501 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 3513 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 3528 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3534 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3543 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3568 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3582 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 3582 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3682 
                 -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 3691 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 3750 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386) and RIB2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLES               AFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGC               EISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTA               RLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQ               FEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLS               EAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPL               TQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLV               EVEGDNRYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPA               KAKGTFIADSHQNFALFFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-433 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-433 of T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence ICHIWKLIFLP (SEQ ID NO: 1061) corresponding to amino acids 434-444 of T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence ICHIWKLIFLP (SEQ ID NO: 1061) in T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 4 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 25 
                 P -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 99 
                 G -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 135 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 137 
                 L -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 R -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 251 
                 E -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 254 
                 S -&gt; N 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 291 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 291 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 302 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 302 
                 Q -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 330 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 354 
                 G -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 425 
                 T -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 10 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 known amino 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 106 
                 yes 
                 106 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315)is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1647. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P3 (SEQ ID NO: 386) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 28 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 256 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 274 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 325 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 610 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 718 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 724 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 844 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 857 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 885 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 897 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1002 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1068 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1076 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1254 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1291 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1293 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1303 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1376 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1588 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1784 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1959 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2112 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2137 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2246 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2246 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2288 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2321 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2321 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2552 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2552 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2559 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2563 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2748 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2768 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2862 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2895 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2907 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2922 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2928 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2937 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2962 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2976 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2976 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 3076 
                 -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 3085 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 3144 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387) and RIB2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLES               AFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGC               EISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTA               RLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQ               FEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLS               EAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPL               TQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLV               EVEGDNRYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPA               KAKGTFIADSHQNFALFFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFV               AEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERKIEFDSASGTYTLYLIIGDATLKNPILWNV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-498 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-498 of T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence LMDQK (SEQ ID NO: 1062) corresponding to amino acids 499-503 of T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence LMDQK (SEQ ID NO: 1062) in T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 12, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 4 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 25 
                 P -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 99 
                 G -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 135 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 137 
                 L -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 R -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 251 
                 E -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 254 
                 S -&gt; N 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 291 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 291 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 302 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 302 
                 Q -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 330 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 354 
                 G -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 425 
                 T -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 435 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 435 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 449 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 460 
                 K -&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 460 
                 K -&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 13 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 known amino 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 106 
                 yes 
                 106 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1824. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 14 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 28 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 256 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 274 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 325 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 610 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 718 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 724 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 844 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 857 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 885 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 897 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1002 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1068 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1076 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1254 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1291 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1293 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1303 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1376 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1588 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1618 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1618 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1660 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1693 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1693 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1845 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1983 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1983 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1990 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1994 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2179 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2199 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2293 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2326 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2338 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2353 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2359 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2368 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2393 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2407 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2407 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2507 
                 -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2516 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2575 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T46984_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388) and RIB2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLES               AFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGC               EISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTA               RLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQ               FEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLS               EAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPL               TQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLV               EVEGDNRYIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPA               KAKGTFIADSHQNFALFFQLVDVNTGAELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFV               AEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERKIEFDSASGTYTLYLIIGDATLKNPILWNVAD               VVIKFPEEEAPSTVLSQNLFTPKQEIQHLFREPEKRPPTVVSNTFTALIL               SPLLLLFALWIRIGANVSNFTFAPSTIIFHLGHAAMLGLMYVYWTQLNMF               QTLKYLAILGSVTFLAGNRMLAQQAVKR            
corresponding to amino acids 1-628 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-628 of T46984_PEA — 1 —P 11 (SEQ ID NO: 388).
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because although both signal-peptide prediction programs agree that this protein has a signal peptide, both trans-membrane region prediction programs predict that this protein has a trans-membrane region downstream of this signal peptide. 
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 15, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 4 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 25 
                 P -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 99 
                 G -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 135 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 137 
                 L -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 R -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 251 
                 E -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 254 
                 S -&gt; N 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 291 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 291 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 302 
                 Q -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 302 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 330 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 354 
                 G -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 425 
                 T -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 435 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 435 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 449 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 460 
                 K -&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                 460 
                 K -&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 537 
                 P -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 537 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 539 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 540 
                 V -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 602 
                 T -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 16 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on 
                   
                 Position 
               
               
                 known amino 
                 Present in variant 
                 in variant 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 106 
                 yes 
                 106 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 2199. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 17 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 28 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 256 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 274 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 325 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 610 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 718 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 724 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 844 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 857 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 885 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 897 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1002 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1068 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1076 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1254 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1291 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1293 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1303 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1376 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1588 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1618 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1618 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1660 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1693 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1693 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1924 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1924 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1931 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1935 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2120 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2140 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2449 
                 A -&gt; 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2537 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2614 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2699 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2857 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2879 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3078 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3354 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389) and RIB2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLES               AFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGC               EISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTA               RLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQ               FEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLS               EAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPL               TQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMN            
corresponding to amino acids 1-338 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-338 of T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence SQDLH (SEQ ID NO: 1063) corresponding to amino acids 339-343 of T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence SQDLH (SEQ ID NO: 1063) in T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 18, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) 
                   
                   
               
               
                 on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 4 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 25 
                 P -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 99 
                 G -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 135 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 137 
                 L -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 R -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 251 
                 E -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 254 
                 S -&gt; N 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 291 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 291 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 302 
                 Q -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 302 
                 Q -&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T -&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 330 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 19 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 106 
                 yes 
                 106 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1344. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 20 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  28 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                  173 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  256 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  274 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  325 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  389 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  610 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  718 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  724 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  844 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  857 
                 −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  885 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  897 
                 −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1002 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1068 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1076 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1254 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1291 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1293 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1303 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1505 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1535 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1535 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1577 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1610 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1610 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1841 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1841 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1848 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1852 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2037 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2057 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2151 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2184 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2196 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2211 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2217 
                 −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2226 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2251 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2265 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2265 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2365 
                 −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2374 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2433 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390 according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T46984_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390 and RIB2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390, comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence M corresponding to amino acids 1-1 of T46984_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390, and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    KACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDS               SVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLSKEETVLATVQALQTASHL               SQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEGLETTALFVAATYKLMDHV               GTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLSEAFSVASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVV               VPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPLTQATVKLEHAKSVASRATVLQKTS               FTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDNRYIANTVELRVKISTEVGI               TNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPAKAKGTFIADSHQNFALFFQLVDVNTG               AELTPHQTFVRLHNQKTGQEVVFVAEPDNKNVYKFELDTSERKIEFDSASG               TYTLYLIIGDATLKNPILWNVADVVIKFPEEEAPSTVLSQNLFTPKQEIQH               LFREPEKRPPTVVSNTFTALILSPLLLLFALWIRIGANVSNFTFAPSTIIF               HLGHAAMLGLMYVYWTQLNMFQTLKYLAILGSVTFLAGNRMLAQQAVKRTA               H            
corresponding to amino acids 70-631 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 2-563 of T46984_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390, wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because both trans-membrane region prediction programs predicted a trans-membrane region for this protein. In addition both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein is a non-secreted protein. 
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390 also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 21, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390 sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  31 
                 G −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  67 
                 F −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  69 
                 L −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 122 
                 R −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 177 
                 N −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 177 
                 N −&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 183 
                 E −&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 186 
                 S −&gt; N 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 223 
                 Q −&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 223 
                 Q −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 234 
                 Q −&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 234 
                 Q −&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 258 
                 T −&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 262 
                 D −&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 286 
                 G −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 357 
                 T −&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 367 
                 F −&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 367 
                 F −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 381 
                 F −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 392 
                 K −&gt; * 
                 No 
               
               
                 392 
                 K −&gt; Q 
                 No 
               
               
                 469 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 469 
                 P −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 471 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 472 
                 V −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 534 
                 T −&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390, as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 22 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 106 
                 yes 
                 38 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390 is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 338 and ends at position 2026. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 23 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390 sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  68 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  194 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  428 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  536 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  542 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  662 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  675 
                 −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  703 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  715 
                 −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  820 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  866 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  866 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  886 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                  894 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1005 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1005 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1038 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1038 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1072 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1109 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1111 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1121 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1194 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1406 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1436 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1436 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1478 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1511 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1511 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1742 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1742 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1749 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1753 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1938 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1958 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2052 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2085 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2097 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2112 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2118 
                 −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2127 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2152 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2166 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2166 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2266 
                 −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2275 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2334 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391) and RIB2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESA               FYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEI               SISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLS               KEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEG               LETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLSEAFSV               ASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPLTQATVK               LEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDNR               YIANTVELRVKISTEVGITNVDLSTVDKDQSIAPKTTRVTYPAKAKGTFIA               DSHQNFA            
corresponding to amino acids 1-415 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-415 of T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence FGSGLVPMSPTSLLLLARLYFTWDMLLCWDSCMSTGLSSTCSRP (SEQ ID NO: 1064) corresponding to amino acids 416-459 of T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1064) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 FGSGLVPMSPTSLLLLARLYFTWDMLLCWDSCMSTGLSSTCSRP 
               
               
                   
                 in 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 391) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_P27. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 24, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  4 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  25 
                 P −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  99 
                 G −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 135 
                 F −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 137 
                 L −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 R −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N −&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 251 
                 E −&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 254 
                 S −&gt; N 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 291 
                 Q −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 291 
                 Q −&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 302 
                 Q −&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 302 
                 Q −&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T −&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 330 
                 D −&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 354 
                 G −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 459 
                 P −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA — 1P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 25 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 106 
                 yes 
                 106 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1692. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 26 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  28 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                  173 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  256 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  274 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  325 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  389 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  610 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  718 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  724 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  844 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  857 
                 −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  885 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  897 
                 −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1002 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1068 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1076 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1254 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1291 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1293 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1303 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1376 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1690 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1710 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1804 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1837 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1849 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1864 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1870 
                 −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1879 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1904 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1918 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1918 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2018 
                 −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2027 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2086 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392) and RIB2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESA               FYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEI               SISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLS               KEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEG               LETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLSEAFSV               ASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPLTQATVK               LEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVGDVFELNFMNVKFSSGYYDFLVEVEGDNR               YIANTVE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-364 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-364 of T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GQVRWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGSPEVRSSILAWPT (SEQ ID NO: 1065) corresponding to amino acids 365-397 of T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence GQVRWLTPVIPALWEAKAGGSPEVRSSILAWPT (SEQ ID NO: 1065) in T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 27, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  4 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  25 
                 P −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  99 
                 G −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 135 
                 F −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 137 
                 L −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 R −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N −&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 251 
                 E −&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 254 
                 S −&gt; N 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 291 
                 Q −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 291 
                 Q −&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 302 
                 Q −&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 302 
                 Q −&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T −&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 330 
                 D −&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 354 
                 G −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 28 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 28 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 106 
                 yes 
                 106 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1506. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 29 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  28 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                  173 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  256 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  274 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  325 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  389 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  610 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  718 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  724 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  844 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  857 
                 −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  885 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  897 
                 −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1002 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1068 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1076 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1254 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1291 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1293 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1303 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1376 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T46984_PEA — 1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393) and RIB2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESA               FYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEI               SISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLS               KEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEG               LETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLSEAFSV               ASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAILRLQVTNVLSQPLTQATVK               LEHAKSVASRATVLQKTSFTPVG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-329 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-329 of T46984_PEA — 1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393).
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 30, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 30 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  4 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  25 
                 P −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  99 
                 G −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 135 
                 F −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 137 
                 L −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 R −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N −&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 251 
                 E −&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 254 
                 S −&gt; N 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 291 
                 Q −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 291 
                 Q −&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 302 
                 Q −&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 302 
                 Q −&gt; R 
                 No 
               
               
                 326 
                 T −&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 31 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 106 
                 yes 
                 106 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1302. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 32 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 32 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  28 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                  173 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  256 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  274 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  325 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  389 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  610 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  718 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  724 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  844 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  857 
                 −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  885 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  897 
                 −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1002 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1068 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1076 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1187 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1220 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1254 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1291 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1293 
                 C −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1324 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1489 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394) and RIB2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESA               FYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCEI               SISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTARLS               KEETVLATVQALQTASHLSQQADLRSIVEEIEDLVARLDELGGVYLQFEEG               LETTALFVAATYKLMDHVGTEPSIKEDQVIQLMNAIFSKKNFESLSEAFSV               ASAAAVLSHNRYHVPVVVVPEGSASDTHEQAI            
corresponding to amino acids 1-287 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-287 of T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GCWPSRQSREQHISSRRKMEILKTECQEKESRTIHSMRRKMEKKNFI (SEQ ID NO: 1066) corresponding to amino acids 288-334 of T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1066) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 GCWPSRQSREQHISSRRKMEILKTECQEKESRTIHSMRRKMEKKNFI 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 394) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_P35. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 33, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 33 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  4 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  25 
                 P −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  99 
                 G −&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 135 
                 F −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 137 
                 L −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 190 
                 R −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 245 
                 N −&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 251 
                 E −&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 254 
                 S −&gt; N 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 320 
                 T −&gt; P 
                 No 
               
               
                 324 
                 M −&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 329 
                 E −&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 334 
                 I −&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA f— 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 34 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 34 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                 Present in 
                 Position in 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 variant protein? 
                 variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 106 
                 yes 
                 106 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 1317. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 35 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 35 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 28 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 256 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 274 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 325 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 610 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 718 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 724 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 844 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 857 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 885 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 897 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1002 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1048 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1068 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1076 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1240 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1273 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1285 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1300 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1306 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1315 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1340 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1354 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1354 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1454 
                 -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1463 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1522 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395) and RIB2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLES               AFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGC               EISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEAL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-145 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-145 of T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence MDPDWCQCLQLHFCS (SEQ ID NO: 1067) corresponding to amino acids 146-160 of T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence MDPDWCQCLQLHFCS (SEQ ID NO: 1067) in T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 36, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 36 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 4 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 25 
                 P -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 99 
                 G -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 135 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 137 
                 L -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA — 1P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 37 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 37 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                 Present in 
                 Position in 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 variant protein? 
                 variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 106 
                 yes 
                 106 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 795. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 38 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 38 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 28 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 256 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 274 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 325 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 610 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 718 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 724 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 879 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 899 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 993 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1026 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1038 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1053 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1059 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1068 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1093 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1107 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1107 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1207 
                 -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1216 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1275 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA — 1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T46984_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396) and RIB2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLES               AFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGC               EISISNETKDLLLAAVSEDSSVTQIYHAVAALSGFGLPLASQEALSALTA               RLSKEETVLA            
corresponding to amino acids 1-160 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-160 of T46984_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396).
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 39, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 39 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 4 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 25 
                 P -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 99 
                 G -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 135 
                 F -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 137 
                 L -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 40 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 40 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                 Present in 
                 Position in 
               
               
                 acid sequence 
                 variant protein? 
                 variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 106 
                 yes 
                 106 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA — 1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 795. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 41 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 41 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 28 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 256 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 274 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 325 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 610 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 718 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 724 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 848 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 879 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1008 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1397 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397) and RIB2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNLESA               FYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAKKACTYIRSNLDPSNVDSLFYAAQASQALSGCE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-101 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-101 of T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) corresponding to amino acids 102-116 of T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) in T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 42, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 42 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 4 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 25 
                 P -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 99 
                 G -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 43 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 43 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                   
               
               
                   
                 acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 106 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 663. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 44 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 44 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 28 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 256 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 274 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 325 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 610 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 668 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 681 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 709 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 721 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 826 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 872 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 872 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 892 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 900 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1011 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1011 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1044 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1044 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1078 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1115 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1117 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1127 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1200 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1412 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1442 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1442 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1484 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1517 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1517 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1748 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1748 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1755 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1759 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1944 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1964 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2058 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2091 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2103 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2118 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2124 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2133 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2158 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2172 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2172 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2272 
                 -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2281 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2340 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325). An alignment is given to the known protein (Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398) and RIB2_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MAPPGSSTVFLLALTIIASTWALTPTHYLTKHDVERLKASLDRPFTNL               ESAFYSIVGLSSLGAQVPDAK            
corresponding to amino acids 1-69 of RIB2_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-69 of T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) corresponding to amino acids 70-84 of T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence NSPGSADSIPPVPAG (SEQ ID NO: 1068) in T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 45, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 45 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on amino acid 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 4 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 25 
                 P -&gt; R 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398), as compared to the known protein Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase 63 kDa subunit precursor, are described in Table 46 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 46 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known amino 
                   
               
               
                   
                 acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 106 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 316 and ends at position 567. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 47 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 47 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on nucleotide 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 28 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 173 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 256 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 274 
                 G -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 325 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 389 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 572 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 585 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 613 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 625 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 730 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 776 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 776 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 796 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 804 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 915 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 915 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 948 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 948 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 982 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1019 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1021 
                 C -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1031 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1104 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1316 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1346 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1346 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1388 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1421 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1421 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1652 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1652 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1659 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1663 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1848 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1868 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1962 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1995 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2007 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2022 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2028 
                 -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2037 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2062 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2076 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2076 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 2176 
                 -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2185 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2244 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster T46984 features 49 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 335) according to the present invention is supported by 240 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314)(SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984 PEA   — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327), T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330) and T46984_PEA — 1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331). Table 48 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 48 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 314)(SEQ ID NO: 314) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 326) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 327) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 328) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 330) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1 
                 328 
               
               
                 331) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 336) according to the present invention is supported by 321 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314) (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1 T 14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327), T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330) and T46984_PEA — 1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331). Table 49 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 49 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 314) 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 314) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 324) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 326) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T42 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 327) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 328) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 330) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T48 
                 329 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 331) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 337) according to the present invention is supported by 3 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322). Table 50 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 50 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 1 
                 340 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 12 (SEQ ID NO: 338) according to the present invention is supported by 262 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314) (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327), T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330) and T46984_PEA — 1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331). Table 51 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 51 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 619 
                 751 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 314) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 619 
                 751 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 619 
                 751 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 619 
                 751 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 619 
                 751 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 619 
                 751 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 619 
                 751 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 619 
                 751 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 437 
                 569 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 
                 619 
                 751 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 324) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 
                 619 
                 751 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 326) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T42 
                 619 
                 751 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 327) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 
                 619 
                 751 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 328) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 
                 619 
                 751 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 330) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T48 
                 619 
                 751 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 331) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 14 (SEQ ID NO: 339) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331). Table 52 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 52 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T48 
                 795 
                 1718 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 331) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 25 (SEQ ID NO: 340) according to the present invention is supported by 257 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327) and T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328). Table 53 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 53 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 1006 
                 1171 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 314) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 1006 
                 1171 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 1006 
                 1171 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 1006 
                 1171 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 1006 
                 1171 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 1006 
                 1171 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 1006 
                 1171 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 1006 
                 1171 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                  824 
                  989 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                  830 
                  995 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 
                 1006 
                 1171 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 324) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                  734 
                  899 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 
                 1006 
                 1171 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 326) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T42 
                 1006 
                 1171 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 327) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 
                 1006 
                 1171 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 328) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 29 (SEQ ID NO: 341) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327). Table 54 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 54 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T42 
                 1302 
                 1501 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 327) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 34 (SEQ ID NO: 342) according to the present invention is supported by 4 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326). Table 55 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 55 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 
                 1408 
                 1717 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 326) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 46 (SEQ ID NO: 343) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 56 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 56 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                 1 
                 306 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 329) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 47 (SEQ ID NO: 344) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320) and T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 57 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 57 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 1615 
                 2242 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 1615 
                 2242 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                  307 
                  934 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 329) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1 node — 52 (SEQ ID NO: 345) according to the present invention is supported by 29 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320) and T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321). Table 58 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 58 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 1838 
                 2904 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 314) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 2466 
                 3532 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 1838 
                 2904 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 337)5 according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332). Table 59 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 59 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T51 
                 1 
                 348 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 332) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 69 (SEQ ID NO: 347) according to the present invention is supported by 8 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA — 1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 60 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 60 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T52 
                 1 
                 927 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 333) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T54 
                 1 
                 927 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 334) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 75 (SEQ ID NO: 348) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318). Table 61 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 61 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 2199 
                 3529 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 86 (SEQ ID NO: 349) according to the present invention is supported by 314 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA — 1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA — 1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA — 1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 62 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 62 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 3492 
                 3750 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 314) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 2886 
                 3144 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 2286 
                 2544 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 2317 
                 2575 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 2175 
                 2433 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 4120 
                 4378 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 3396 
                 3654 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 2076 
                 2334 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 2082 
                 2340 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 
                 1828 
                 2086 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 324) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                 1986 
                 2244 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 
                 1264 
                 1522 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 328) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                 1578 
                 1836 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 329) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 
                 1017 
                 1275 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 330) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T51 
                  614 
                  872 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 332) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T52 
                 1117 
                 1375 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 333) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T54 
                 1117 
                 1602 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 334) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, snort segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 9 (SEQ ID NO: 350) according to the present invention is supported by 304 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15(SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327), T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330) and T46984_PEA — 1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331). Table 63 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 63 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 523 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 314) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 523 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 523 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 523 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 523 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 523 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 523 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 523 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 341 
                 436 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 523 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 
                 523 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 324) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 
                 523 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 326) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T42 
                 523 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 327) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 
                 523 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 328) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 
                 523 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 330) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T48 
                 523 
                 618 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 331) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 13 (SEQ ID NO: 351) according to the present invention is supported by 232 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327), T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328) and T46984_PEA — 1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 331). Table 64 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 64 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 752 
                 794 
               
               
                 314) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 752 
                 794 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 752 
                 794 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 752 
                 794 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 752 
                 794 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 752 
                 794 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 752 
                 794 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 752 
                 794 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 570 
                 612 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 752 
                 794 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 752 
                 794 
               
               
                 326) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 752 
                 794 
               
               
                 327) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 752 
                 794 
               
               
                 328) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T48 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 752 
                 794 
               
               
                 331) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 19 (SEQ ID NO: 352) according to the present invention is supported by 237 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327) and T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328). Table 65 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 65 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 795 
                 870 
               
               
                 314) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 795 
                 870 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 795 
                 870 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 795 
                 870 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 795 
                 870 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 795 
                 870 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 795 
                 870 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 795 
                 870 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 613 
                 688 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 619 
                 694 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 795 
                 870 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 523 
                 598 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 795 
                 870 
               
               
                 326) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 795 
                 870 
               
               
                 327) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 795 
                 870 
               
               
                 328) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 21 (SEQ ID NO: 353) according to the present invention is supported by 242 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327) and T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328). Table 66 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 66 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 871 
                 975 
               
               
                 314) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 871 
                 975 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 871 
                 975 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 871 
                 975 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 871 
                 975 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 871 
                 975 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 871 
                 975 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 871 
                 975 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 689 
                 793 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 695 
                 799 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 871 
                 975 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 599 
                 703 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 871 
                 975 
               
               
                 326) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 871 
                 975 
               
               
                 327) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 871 
                 975 
               
               
                 328) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 22 (SEQ ID NO: 354) according to the present invention is supported by 205 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326), T46984_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327) and T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328). Table 67 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 67 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 976 
                 1005 
               
               
                 314) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 976 
                 1005 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 976 
                 1005 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 976 
                 1005 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 976 
                 1005 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 976 
                 1005 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 976 
                 1005 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 976 
                 1005 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 794 
                 823 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 800 
                 829 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 976 
                 1005 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 704 
                 733 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 976 
                 1005 
               
               
                 326) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 976 
                 1005 
               
               
                 327) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 976 
                 1005 
               
               
                 328) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 26 (SEQ ID NO: 355) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326) and T46984_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327). Table 68 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 68 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1172 
                 1182 
               
               
                 314) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1172 
                 1182 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1172 
                 1182 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1172 
                 1182 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1172 
                 1182 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1172 
                 1182 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1172 
                 1182 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1172 
                 1182 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 990 
                 1000 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 996 
                 1006 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1172 
                 1182 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 900 
                 910 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1172 
                 1182 
               
               
                 326) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1172 
                 1182 
               
               
                 327) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 28 (SEQ ID NO: 356) according to the present invention is supported by 242 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326) and T46984_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 327). Table 69 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 69 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1183 
                 1301 
               
               
                 314) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1183 
                 1301 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1183 
                 1301 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1183 
                 1301 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1183 
                 1301 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1183 
                 1301 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1183 
                 1301 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1183 
                 1301 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1001 
                 1119 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1007 
                 1125 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1183 
                 1301 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 911 
                 1029 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1183 
                 1301 
               
               
                 326) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1183 
                 1301 
               
               
                 327) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 31 (SEQ ID NO: 357) according to the present invention is supported by 207 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326). Table 70 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 70 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1302 
                 1329 
               
               
                 314) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1302 
                 1329 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1302 
                 1329 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1302 
                 1329 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1302 
                 1329 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1302 
                 1329 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1302 
                 1329 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1302 
                 1329 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1120 
                 1147 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1126 
                 1153 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1302 
                 1329 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1030 
                 1057 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1302 
                 1329 
               
               
                 326) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 32 (SEQ ID NO: 358) according to the present invention is supported by 226 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 326). Table 71 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 71 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1330 
                 1407 
               
               
                 314) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1330 
                 1407 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1330 
                 1407 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1330 
                 1407 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1330 
                 1407 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1330 
                 1407 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1330 
                 1407 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1148 
                 1225 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1154 
                 1231 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1330 
                 1407 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1058 
                 1135 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1330 
                 1407 
               
               
                 326) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 38 (SEQ ID NO: 359) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324) and T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325). Table 72 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 72 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1408 
                 1412 
               
               
                 314) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1408 
                 1412 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1408 
                 1412 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1408 
                 1412 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1408 
                 1412 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1408 
                 1412 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1408 
                 1412 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1226 
                 1230 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1232 
                 1236 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1408 
                 1412 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1136 
                 1140 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 39 (SEQ ID NO: 360) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324) and T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325). Table 73 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 73 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1413 
                 1435 
               
               
                 314) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1413 
                 1435 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1413 
                 1435 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1413 
                 1435 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1413 
                 1435 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1330 
                 1352 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1413 
                 1435 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1413 
                 1435 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1231 
                 1253 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1237 
                 1259 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1413 
                 1435 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1141 
                 1163 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 40 (SEQ ID NO: 361) according to the present invention is supported by 227 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324) and T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325). Table 74 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 74 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1436 
                 1499 
               
               
                 314) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1436 
                 1499 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1436 
                 1499 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1436 
                 1499 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1436 
                 1499 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1353 
                 1416 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1436 
                 1499 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1436 
                 1499 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1254 
                 1317 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1260 
                 1323 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1436 
                 1499 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1164 
                 1227 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 42 (SEQ ID NO: 362) according to the present invention is supported by 239 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324) and T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325). Table 75 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 75 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1500 
                 1562 
               
               
                 314) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1500 
                 1562 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1500 
                 1562 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1500 
                 1562 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1500 
                 1562 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1417 
                 1479 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1500 
                 1562 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1500 
                 1562 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1318 
                 1380 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1324 
                 1386 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1500 
                 1562 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1228 
                 1290 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 43 (SEQ ID NO: 363) according to the present invention is supported by 235 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323) and T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325). Table 76 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 76 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1563 
                 1614 
               
               
                 314) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1563 
                 1614 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1563 
                 1614 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1563 
                 1614 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1563 
                 1614 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1480 
                 1531 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1563 
                 1614 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1563 
                 1614 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1381 
                 1432 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1387 
                 1438 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1291 
                 1342 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 48 (SEQ ID NO: 364) according to the present invention is supported by 282 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 77 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 77 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1615 
                 1715 
               
               
                 314) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2243 
                 2343 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1615 
                 1715 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1615 
                 1715 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1615 
                 1715 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1532 
                 1632 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2243 
                 2343 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1615 
                 1715 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1433 
                 1533 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1439 
                 1539 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1343 
                 1443 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 935 
                 1035 
               
               
                 329) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1 node — 49 (SEQ ID NO: 365) according to the present invention is supported by 262 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 78 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 78 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 1716 
                 1757 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 314) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 2344 
                 2385 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 1716 
                 1757 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 1716 
                 1757 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 1716 
                 1757 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 1633 
                 1674 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 2344 
                 2385 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 1716 
                 1757 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 1534 
                 1575 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 1540 
                 1581 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                 1444 
                 1485 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                 1036 
                 1077 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 329) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 50 (SEQ ID NO: 366) according to the present invention is supported by 277 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 79 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 79 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 1758 
                 1809 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 314) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 2386 
                 2437 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 1758 
                 1809 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 1758 
                 1809 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 1758 
                 1809 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 1675 
                 1726 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 2386 
                 2437 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 1758 
                 1809 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 1576 
                 1627 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 1582 
                 1633 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                 1486 
                 1537 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                 1078 
                 1129 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 329) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 51 (SEQ ID NO: 367) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320) and T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321). Table 80 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 80 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 1810 
                 1837 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 314) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 1810 
                 1837 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 2438 
                 2465 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 1810 
                 1837 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 53 (SEQ ID NO: 368) according to the present invention is supported by 16 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320) and T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321). Table 81 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 81 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 2905 
                 2963 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 314) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 1810 
                 1868 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 3533 
                 3591 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 2905 
                 2963 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 54 (SEQ ID NO: 369) according to the present invention is supported by 18 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 314), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320) and T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321). Table 82 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 82 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 2964 
                 3043 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 3592 
                 3671 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 2964 
                 3043 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 55 (SEQ ID NO: 370) according to the present invention is supported by 335 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2, T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 83 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 83 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 3044 
                 3110 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 2438 
                 2504 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 1838 
                 1904 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 1869 
                 1935 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 1810 
                 1876 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 1727 
                 1793 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 3672 
                 3738 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 3044 
                 3110 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 1628 
                 1694 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 1634 
                 1700 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                 1538 
                 1604 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                 1130 
                 1196 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 329) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 57 (SEQ ID NO: 371) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2, T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 84 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 84 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 3111 
                 3130 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 2505 
                 2524 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 1905 
                 1924 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 1936 
                 1955 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 1877 
                 1896 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 1794 
                 1813 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 3739 
                 3758 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 3111 
                 3130 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 1695 
                 1714 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 1701 
                 1720 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                 1605 
                 1624 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                 1197 
                 1216 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 329) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 337)0 according to the present invention is supported by 326 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2, T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 85 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 85 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 3131 
                 3165 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 2525 
                 2559 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 1925 
                 1959 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 1956 
                 1990 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 1897 
                 1931 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 1814 
                 1848 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 3759 
                 3793 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 1715 
                 1749 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 1721 
                 1755 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                 1625 
                 1659 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                 1217 
                 1251 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 329) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA —b 1 _node — 62 (SEQ ID NO: 373) according to the present invention is supported by 335 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2, T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325) and T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329). Table 86 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 86 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 3166 
                 3226 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 2560 
                 2620 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 1960 
                 2020 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 1991 
                 2051 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 1932 
                 1992 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 1849 
                 1909 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 3794 
                 3854 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 1750 
                 1810 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 1756 
                 1816 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                 1660 
                 1720 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                 1252 
                 1312 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 329) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 337)6 according to the present invention is supported by 336 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2, T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ D NO: 330) and T46984_PEA — 1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332). Table 87 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 87 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 3227 
                 3261 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 2621 
                 2655 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 2021 
                 2055 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 2052 
                 2086 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 1993 
                 2027 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 1910 
                 1944 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 3855 
                 3889 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 3131 
                 3165 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 1811 
                 1845 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 1817 
                 1851 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 
                 1563 
                 1597 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 324) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                 1721 
                 1755 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                 1313 
                 1347 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 329) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 
                  752 
                  786 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 330) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T51 
                  349 
                  383 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 332) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 337)7 according to the present invention is supported by 323 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2, T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330) and T46984_PEA — 1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332). Table 88 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 88 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 3262 
                 3302 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 2656 
                 2696 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 2056 
                 2096 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 2087 
                 2127 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 2028 
                 2068 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 1945 
                 1985 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 3890 
                 3930 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 3166 
                 3206 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 1846 
                 1886 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 1852 
                 1892 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 
                 1598 
                 1638 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 324) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                 1756 
                 1796 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                 1348 
                 1388 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 329) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 
                  787 
                  827 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 330) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T51 
                  384 
                  424 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 332) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 70 (SEQ ID NO: 376) according to the present invention is supported by 337 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2, T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA — 1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA — 1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA — 1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 89 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 89 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 3303 
                 3377 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 2697 
                 2771 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 2097 
                 2171 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 2128 
                 2202 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 2069 
                 2143 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 1986 
                 2060 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 3931 
                 4005 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 3207 
                 3281 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 1887 
                 1961 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 1893 
                 1967 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 
                 1639 
                 1713 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 324) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                 1797 
                 1871 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                 1389 
                 1463 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 329) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 
                  828 
                  902 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 330) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T51 
                  425 
                  499 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 332) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T52 
                  928 
                 1002 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 333) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T54 
                  928 
                 1002 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 334) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 71 (SEQ ID NO: 377) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2, T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA — 1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA — 1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA — 1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 90 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 90 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 3378 
                 3399 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 2772 
                 2793 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 2172 
                 2193 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 2203 
                 2224 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 2144 
                 2165 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 2061 
                 2082 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 4006 
                 4027 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 3282 
                 3303 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 1962 
                 1983 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 1968 
                 1989 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 
                 1714 
                 1735 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 324) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                 1872 
                 1893 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                 1464 
                 1485 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 329) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 
                  903 
                  924 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 330) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T51 
                  500 
                  521 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 332) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T52 
                 1003 
                 1024 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 333) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T54 
                 1003 
                 1024 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 334) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 72 (SEQ ID NO: 378) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2, T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA — 1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA — 1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA — 1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 91 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 91 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 3400 
                 3421 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 2794 
                 2815 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 2194 
                 2215 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 2225 
                 2246 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 2166 
                 2187 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 2083 
                 2104 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 4028 
                 4049 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 3304 
                 3325 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 1984 
                 2005 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 1990 
                 2011 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 
                 1736 
                 1757 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 324) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                 1894 
                 1915 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 
                 1172 
                 1193 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 328) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                 1486 
                 1507 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 329) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 
                  925 
                  946 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 330) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T51 
                  522 
                  543 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 332) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T52 
                 1025 
                 1046 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 333) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T54 
                 1025 
                 1046 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 334) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 73 (SEQ ID NO: 379) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2, T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12(SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13(SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA — 1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA — 1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA — 1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 92 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 92 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 3422 
                 3428 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 
                 2816 
                 2822 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 315) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 
                 2216 
                 2222 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 316) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 
                 2247 
                 2253 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 317) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 
                 2188 
                 2194 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 318) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 
                 2105 
                 2111 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 319) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 
                 4050 
                 4056 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 320) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 
                 3326 
                 3332 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 321) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 
                 2006 
                 2012 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 322) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 
                 2012 
                 2018 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 323) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 
                 1758 
                 1764 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 324) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 
                 1916 
                 1922 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 325) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 
                 1194 
                 1200 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 328) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 
                 1508 
                 1514 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 329) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 
                  947 
                  953 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 330) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T51 
                  544 
                  550 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 332) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T52 
                 1047 
                 1053 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 333) 
               
               
                   
                 T46984_PEA_1_T54 
                 1047 
                 1053 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 334) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 74 (SEQ ID NO: 380) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2, T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 318), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA — 1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA — 1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA — 1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 93 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 93 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 3429 
                 3432 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2823 
                 2826 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2223 
                 2226 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2254 
                 2257 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T14 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2195 
                 2198 
               
               
                 318) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2112 
                 2115 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4057 
                 4060 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3333 
                 3336 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2013 
                 2016 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2019 
                 2022 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1765 
                 1768 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1923 
                 1926 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1201 
                 1204 
               
               
                 328) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1515 
                 1518 
               
               
                 329) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 954 
                 957 
               
               
                 330) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 551 
                 554 
               
               
                 332) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1054 
                 1057 
               
               
                 333) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1054 
                 1057 
               
               
                 334) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 83 (SEQ ID NO: 381) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2, T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA — 1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA — 1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA — 1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 94 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 94 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 3433 
                 3437 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2827 
                 2831 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2227 
                 2231 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2258 
                 2262 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2116 
                 2120 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4061 
                 4065 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3337 
                 3341 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2017 
                 2021 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2023 
                 2027 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1769 
                 1773 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1927 
                 1931 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1205 
                 1209 
               
               
                 328) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1519 
                 1523 
               
               
                 329) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 958 
                 962 
               
               
                 330) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 555 
                 559 
               
               
                 332) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1058 
                 1062 
               
               
                 333) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1058 
                 1062 
               
               
                 334) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 84 (SEQ ID NO: 382) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2, T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12(SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13(SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA — 1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA — 1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA — 1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 95 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 95 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T2 
                 3438 
                 3451 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2832 
                 2845 
               
               
                 315) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2232 
                 2245 
               
               
                 316) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2263 
                 2276 
               
               
                 317) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2121 
                 2134 
               
               
                 319) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 4066 
                 4079 
               
               
                 320) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 3342 
                 3355 
               
               
                 321) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2022 
                 2035 
               
               
                 322) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2028 
                 2041 
               
               
                 323) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1774 
                 1787 
               
               
                 324) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1932 
                 1945 
               
               
                 325) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1210 
                 1223 
               
               
                 328) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1524 
                 1537 
               
               
                 329) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 963 
                 976 
               
               
                 330) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 560 
                 573 
               
               
                 332) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1063 
                 1076 
               
               
                 333) 
               
               
                 T46984_PEA_1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1063 
                 1076 
               
               
                 334) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T46984_PEA — 1_node — 85 (SEQ ID NO: 383) according to the present invention is supported by 295 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T46984_PEA — 1_T2, T46984_PEA — 1_T3 (SEQ ID NO: 315), T46984_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 316), T46984_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 317), T46984_PEA — 1_T15 (SEQ ID NO: 319), T46984_PEA — 1_T19 (SEQ ID NO: 320), T46984_PEA — 1_T23 (SEQ ID NO: 321), T46984_PEA — 1_T27 (SEQ ID NO: 322), T46984_PEA — 1_T32 (SEQ ID NO: 323), T46984_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 324), T46984_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 325), T46984_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 328), T46984_PEA — 1_T46 (SEQ ID NO: 329), T46984_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 330), T46984_PEA — 1_T51 (SEQ ID NO: 332), T46984_PEA — 1_T52 (SEQ ID NO: 333) and T46984_PEA — 1_T54 (SEQ ID NO: 334). Table 96 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 96                  Segment location on transcripts                             Segment   Segment       Transcript name   starting position   ending position                                 T46984_PEA_1_T2   3452   3491       T46984_PEA_1_T3 (SEQ ID NO:   2846   2885       315)       T46984_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO:   2246   2285       316)       T46984_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO:   2277   2316       317)       T46984_PEA_1_T15 (SEQ ID NO:   2135   2174       319)       T46984_PEA_1_T19 (SEQ ID NO:   4080   4119       320)       T46984_PEA_1_T23 (SEQ ID NO:   3356   3395       321)       T46984_PEA_1_T27 (SEQ ID NO:   2036   2075       322)       T46984_PEA_1_T32 (SEQ ID NO:   2042   2081       323)       T46984_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID NO:   1788   1827       324)       T46984_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID NO:   1946   1985       325)       T46984_PEA_1_T43 (SEQ ID NO:   1224   1263       328)       T46984_PEA_1_T46 (SEQ ID NO:   1538   1577       329)       T46984_PEA_1_T47 (SEQ ID NO:   977   1016       330)       T46984_PEA_1_T51 (SEQ ID NO:   574   613       332)       T46984_PEA_1_T52 (SEQ ID NO:   1077   1116       333)       T46984_PEA_1_T54 (SEQ ID NO:   1077   1116       334)                    
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
 
Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T46984_PEA — 1_P2×RIB2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   4716.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   498           Total length:   498           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T46984_PEA — 1_P3×RIB2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   4085.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   433           Total length:   433           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T46984_PEA — 1_P10 (SEQ ID NO: 387)×RIB2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   4716.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   498           Total length:   498           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T46984_PEA — 1_P11 (SEQ ID NO: 388)×RIB2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   5974.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   628           Total length:   628           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T46984_PEA — 1_P12 (SEQ ID NO: 389)×RIB2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   3179.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   338           Total length:   338           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T46984_PEA — 1_P21 (SEQ ID NO. 390×RIB2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   5348.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   562           Total length:   562           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T46984_PEA — 1_P27 (SEQ ID NO: 391)×RIB2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   3910.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   415           Total length:   415           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T46984_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 392)×RIB2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   3434.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   373           Total length:   373           Matching Percent Similarity:   98.93           Matching Percent Identity:   98.39           Total Percent Similarity:   98.93           Total Percent Identity:   98.39           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T46984_PEA — 1P34 (SEQ ID NO: 393)×RIB2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   3087.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   329           Total length:   329           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T46984_PEA — 1_P35 (SEQ ID NO: 394)×RIB2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   2697.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   287           Total length:   287           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T46984_PEA — 1_P38 (SEQ ID NO: 395)×RIB2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   1368.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   145           Total length:   145           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T46984_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 396)×RIB2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   1500.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   160           Total length:   160           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T46984_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 397)×RIB2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   970.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   103           Total length:   103           Matching Percent Similarity:   99.03           Matching Percent Identity:   99.03           Total Percent Similarity:   99.03           Total Percent Identity:   99.03           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: RIB2_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T46984_PEA — 1_P46 (SEQ ID NO: 398)×RIB2_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   656.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   69           Total length:   69           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Description for Cluster M78530 
     Cluster M78530 features 3 transcript(s) and 21 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 
                 399 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_T12 
                 400 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_T13 
                 401 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_0 
                 402 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_15 
                 403 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_16 
                 404 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_19 
                 405 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_21 
                 406 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_23 
                 407 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_27 
                 408 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_29 
                 409 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_36 
                 410 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_37 
                 411 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_2 
                 412 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_4 
                 413 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_5 
                 414 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_7 
                 415 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_9 
                 416 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_10 
                 417 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_18 
                 418 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_25 
                 419 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_30 
                 420 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_33 
                 421 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_node_34 
                 422 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
                 Corresponding Transcript(s) 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_P15 
                 426 
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 399) 
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_P16 
                 427 
                 M78530_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO. 400) 
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_P17 
                 428 
                 M78530_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 401) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Cluster M78530 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 40  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 40  and Table 4. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: ovarian carcinoma. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 adrenal 
                 40 
               
               
                   
                 bladder 
                 41 
               
               
                   
                 brain 
                 52 
               
               
                   
                 colon 
                 126 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 51 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 35 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 199 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 63 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 20 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 28 
               
               
                   
                 stomach 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 113 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 adrenal 
                 6.4e−01 
                 6.9e−01 
                 7.1e−01 
                 1.1 
                 7.8e−01 
                 0.9 
               
               
                 bladder 
                 3.3e−01 
                 4.5e−01 
                 2.8e−01 
                 2.0 
                 4.9e−01 
                 1.4 
               
               
                 brain 
                 7.9e−01 
                 8.1e−01 
                 8.5e−01 
                 0.6 
                 9.8e−01 
                 0.4 
               
               
                 colon 
                 4.7e−01 
                 6.1e−01 
                 9.7e−01 
                 0.5 
                 9.9e−01 
                 0.4 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 2.0e−01 
                 8.2e−01 
                 3.3e−03 
                 1.6 
                 2.5e−01 
                 0.9 
               
               
                 general 
                 1.3e−01 
                 8.5e−01 
                 7.4e−10 
                 2.2 
                 6.0e−04 
                 1.4 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 7.0e−01 
                 7.6e−01 
                 1 
                 0.2 
                 1 
                 0.1 
               
               
                 lung 
                 8.6e−01 
                 9.1e−01 
                 1 
                 0.3 
                 1 
                 0.3 
               
               
                 breast 
                 1.9e−01 
                 2.8e−01 
                 3.3e−01 
                 2.4 
                 5.6e−01 
                 1.6 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 1.6e−02 
                 1.3e−02 
                 7.0e−05 
                 10.3 
                 6.3e−06 
                 9.3 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 2.6e−01 
                 4.1e−01 
                 3.5e−02 
                 2.2 
                 1.2e−01 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 7.9e−01 
                 8.6e−01 
                 4.7e−01 
                 1.2 
                 6.3e−01 
                 1.0 
               
               
                 stomach 
                 1.1e−01 
                 4.5e−01 
                 5.0e−01 
                 2.2 
                 8.0e−01 
                 1.3 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 5.3e−01 
                 8.2e−01 
                 2.4e−01 
                 1.0 
                 7.7e−01 
                 0.6 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     For this cluster, at least one oligonucleotide was found to demonstrate overexpression of the cluster, although not of at least one transcript/segment as listed below. Microarray (chip) data is also available for this cluster as follows. Various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer, as previously described. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this cluster but not other segments/transcripts below (in relation to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 6. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Oligonucleotides related to this cluster 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Oligonucleotide name 
                 Overexpressed in cancers 
                 Chip reference 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_0_6_0 (SEQ ID 
                 ovarian carcinoma 
                 OVA 
               
               
                 NO: 1027) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster M78530 features 3 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) and Q9HCB6 (SEQ ID NO:424): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRA               QGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIALRE               NREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAP               PAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCC               ACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVLWEYGG               YASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQPLNVRAA               PSAEFSVDRTRHLMSFLTMMGPSPDWNVGLSAEDLCTKECGWVQKVVQDL               IPWDAGTDSGVTYESPNKPTIPQEKIRPLTSLDHPQSPFYDPEGGSITQV               ARVVIERIARKGEQCNIVPDNVDDIVADLAPEEKDEDDTPETCIYSNWSP               WSACSSSTCDKGKRMRQRMLKAQLDLSVPCPDTQDFQPCMGPGCSDEDGS               TCTMSEWITWSPCSISCGMGMRSRERYVKQFPEDGSVCTLPTEE            
corresponding to amino acids 1-544 of Q9HCB6, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-544 of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), a bridging amino acid T corresponding to amino acid 545 of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    EKCTVNEECSPSSCLMTEWGEWDECSATCGMGMKKRHRMIKMNPADGSMC               KAETSQAEKCMMPECHTIPCLLSPWSEWSDCSVTCGKGMRTRQRMLKSLA               ELGDCNEDLEQVEKCMLPEC            
corresponding to amino acids 546-665 of Q9HCB6, which also corresponds to amino acids 546-665 of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) corresponding to amino acids 666-695 of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), wherein said first amino acid sequence, bridging amino acid, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2.An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) in M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426). 
     Comparison report between M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) and O94862 (SEQ ID NO:425): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1071)       MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRA               QGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    AAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAV               TESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL               CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANH               WSAIIGGSHSKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEV               LTVIKAKAQWPAWQPLNVRAAPSAEFSVDRTRHLMSFLTMMGPSPDWNV               GLSAEDLCTKECGWVQKVVQDLIPWDAGTDSGVTYESPNKPTIPQEKIR               PLTSLDHPQSPFYDPEGGSITQVARVVIERIARKGEQCNIVPDNVDDIV               ADLAPEEKDEDDTPETCIYSNWSPWSACSSSTCDKGKRMRQRMLKAQLD               LSVPCPDTQDFQPCMGPGCSDEDGSTCTMSEWITWSPCSISCGMGMRSR               ERYVKQFPEDGSVCTLPTEETEKCTVNEECSPSSCLMTEWGEWDECSAT               CGMGMKKRHRMIKMNPADGSMCKAETSQAEKCMMPECHTIPCLLSPWSE               WSDCSVTCGKGMRTRQRMLKSLAELGDCNEDLEQVEKCMLPEC            
corresponding to amino acids 1-582 of O94862, which also corresponds to amino acids 84-665 of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) corresponding to amino acids 666-695 of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1071) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRA 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 QGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS 
               
               
                 of 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 426) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_P15. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     3. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence RKSWSSSRPITSMFLSPGSPEPASANTARS (SEQ ID NO: 1070) in M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 278 
                 E -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 278 
                 E -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) is encoded by the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 629 and ends at position 2713. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 760 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1461 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1462 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1492 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) M78530_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) and Q8NCD7 (SEQ ID NO: 423): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILR               AQGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIAL               RENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFW               IAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPI               LDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVL               WEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQP               LNV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-297 of Q8NCD7, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-297 of M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427).
 
     Comparison report between M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) and Q9HCB6 (SEQ ID NO: 424): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILR               AQGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIAL               RENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFW               IAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPI               LDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVL               WEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEVLTVIKAKAQWPAWQP               LNV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-297 of Q9HCB6, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-297 of M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427).
 
     Comparison report between M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) and O94862 (SEQ ID NO: 425): 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1071)       MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILR               AQGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    AAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAV               TESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL               CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANH               WSAIIGGSHSKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQSDEV               LTVIKAKAQWPAWQPLNV            
corresponding to amino acids 1-214 of O94862, which also corresponds to amino acids 84-297 of M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1071) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRA 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 QGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS 
               
               
                 of 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 427) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_P16. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 9, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 278 
                 E -&gt; D 
                 No 
               
               
                 278 
                 E -&gt; V 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) is encoded by the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript M78530_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 629 and ends at position 1519. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 760 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1461 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1462 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1492 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1670 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1957 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2004 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2005 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) M78530_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) and Q8NCD7: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILR               AQGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIAL               RENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFW               IAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPI               LDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVL               WEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-275 of Q8NCD7, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-275 of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) corresponding to amino acids 276-285 of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2.An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) in M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428). 
     Comparison report between M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) and Q9HCB6: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILR               AQGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLSAAPPSYFRGFTLIAL               RENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAVTESTPRRRTRIQVFW               IAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKLCEQDSTFDGVTDKPI               LDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANHWSAIIGGSHSKNYVL               WEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-275 of Q9HCB6, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-275 of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) corresponding to amino acids 276-285 of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2.An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) in M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428). 
     Comparison report between M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) and O94862: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1071)       MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILR               AQGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-83 of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    AAPPSYFRGFTLIALRENREGDKEEDHAGTFQIIDEEETQFMSNCPVAV               TESTPRRRTRIQVFWIAPPAGTGCVILKASIVQKRIIYFQDEGSLTKKL               CEQDSTFDGVTDKPILDCCACGTAKYRLTFYGNWSEKTHPKDYPRRANH               WSAIIGGSHSKNYVLWEYGGYASEGVKQVAELGSPVKMEEEIRQQ            
corresponding to amino acids 1-192 of O94862, which also corresponds to amino acids 84-275 of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), and a third amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) corresponding to amino acids 276-285 of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), wherein said first amino acid sequence, second amino acid sequence and third amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a head of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1071) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 MRLSPAPLKLSRTPALLALALPLAAALAFSDETLDKVPKSEGYCSRILRA 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 QGTRREGYTEFSLRVEGDPDFYKPGTSYRVTLS 
               
               
                 of 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 428) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_P17. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     3. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VRQKNHRMTK (SEQ ID NO: 1073) in M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) is encoded by the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript M78530_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 629 and ends at position 1483. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 11 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 760 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster M78530 features 21 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 402) according to the present invention is supported by 21 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 
                 1 
                 866 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 399) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_T12 
                 1 
                 866 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO. 400) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_T13 
                 1 
                 866 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 401) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 15 (SEQ ID NO: 403) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 
                 1305 
                 1453 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 399) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_T12 
                 1305 
                 1453 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO. 400) 
               
               
                   
                 M78530_PEA_1_T13 
                 1305 
                 1453 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 401) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 16 (SEQ ID NO: 404) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID 
                 1454 
                 1593 
               
               
                 NO: 401) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 19 (SEQ ID NO: 405) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID 
                 1519 
                 2461 
               
               
                 NO. 400) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 21 (SEQ ID NO: 406) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID 
                 1519 
                 1720 
               
               
                 NO: 399) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 23 (SEQ ID NO: 407) according to the present invention is supported by 22 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID 
                 1721 
                 1861 
               
               
                 NO: 399) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 27 (SEQ ID NO: 408) according to the present invention is supported by 26 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID 
                 1938 
                 2120 
               
               
                 NO: 399) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 29 (SEQ ID NO: 409) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID 
                 2121 
                 2278 
               
               
                 NO: 399) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 36 (SEQ ID NO: 410) according to the present invention is supported by 41 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID 
                 2460 
                 2624 
               
               
                 NO: 399) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 37 (SEQ ID NO: 411) according to the present invention is supported by 1 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID 
                 2625 
                 2816 
               
               
                 NO: 399) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 412) according to the present invention is supported by 21 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 867 
                 973 
               
               
                 399) 
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 867 
                 973 
               
               
                 400) 
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 867 
                 973 
               
               
                 401) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 413) according to the present invention is supported by 19 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 974 
                 1025 
               
               
                 399) 
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 974 
                 1025 
               
               
                 400) 
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 974 
                 1025 
               
               
                 401) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 5 (SEQ ID NO: 414) according to the present invention is supported by 21 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1026 
                 1107 
               
               
                 399) 
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 1026 
                 1107 
               
               
                 400) 
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1026 
                 1107 
               
               
                 401) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 415) according to the present invention is supported by 23 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1108 
                 1181 
               
               
                 399) 
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 1108 
                 1181 
               
               
                 400) 
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1108 
                 1181 
               
               
                 401) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 9 (SEQ ID NO: 416) according to the present invention is supported by 24 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1182 
                 1288 
               
               
                 399) 
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 1182 
                 1288 
               
               
                 400) 
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1182 
                 1288 
               
               
                 401) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 10 (SEQ ID NO: 417) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399), M78530_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400) and M78530_PEA — 1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 401). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1289 
                 1304 
               
               
                 399) 
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 1289 
                 1304 
               
               
                 400) 
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T13 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1289 
                 1304 
               
               
                 401) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 18 (SEQ ID NO: 418) according to the present invention is supported by 27 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399) and M78530_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 400). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 28 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 ending 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1454 
                 1518 
               
               
                 399) 
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID NO. 
                 1454 
                 1518 
               
               
                 400) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 25 (SEQ ID NO: 419) according to the present invention is supported by 22 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 
                 1862 
                 1937 
               
               
                 399) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 30 (SEQ ID NO: 420) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 30 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 
                 2279 
                 2291 
               
               
                 399) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 33 (SEQ ID NO: 421) according to the present invention is supported by 32 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 M78530_PEA_1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 
                 2292 
                 2346 
               
               
                 399) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster M78530_PEA — 1_node — 34 (SEQ ID NO: 422) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): M78530_PEA — 1_T11(SEQ ID NO: 399). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 32                  Segment location on transcripts                             Segment   Segment       Transcript name   starting position   ending position               M78530_PEA_1_T11(SEQ ID NO:   2347   2459       399)                    
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
 
Sequence name: Q9HCB6
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426)×Q9HCB6.
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   6706.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   665           Total length:   665           Matching Percent Similarity:   99.85           Matching Percent Identity:   99.85           Total Percent Similarity:   99.85           Total Percent Identity:   99.85           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: O94862
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: M78530_PEA — 1_P15 (SEQ ID NO: 426)×O94862.
 
Alignment Segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   5926.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   582           Total length:   582           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: Q8NCD7
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: M78530_PEA — 1P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427)×Q8NCD7.
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   2926.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   297           Total length:   297           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: Q9HCB6
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: M78530_PEA — 1_P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427)×Q9HCB6.
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   2926.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   297           Total length:   297           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: 094862
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: M78530_PEA — 1P16 (SEQ ID NO: 427)×094862.
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   2135.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   214           Total length:   214           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: Q8NCD7
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428)×Q8NCD7.
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   2705.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   275           Total length:   275           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: Q9HCB6
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428)×Q9HCB6.
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   2705.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   275           Total length:   275           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: 094862
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: M78530_PEA — 1_P17 (SEQ ID NO: 428)×094862.
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   1914.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   192           Total length:   192           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Description of Cluster T48119 
     Cluster T48119 features 1 transcript(s) and 19 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T48119_T2 
                 429 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_0 
                 430 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_11 
                 431 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_13 
                 432 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_38 
                 433 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_41 
                 434 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_45 
                 435 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_47 
                 436 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_4 
                 437 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_8 
                 438 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_15 
                 439 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_17 
                 440 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_20 
                 441 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_22 
                 442 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_26 
                 443 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_28 
                 444 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_31 
                 445 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_32 
                 446 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_33 
                 447 
               
               
                   
                 T48119_node_44 
                 448 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
                 Corresponding Transcript(s) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T48119_P2 
                 450 
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                 429) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Programmed cell death protein 8, mitochondrial precursor (SwissProt accession identifier PCD8_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Apoptosis-inducing factor), SEQ ID NO: 449, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     Protein Programmed cell death protein 8, mitochondrial precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): Probable oxidoreductase that acts as a caspase-independent mitochondrial effector of apoptotic cell death. Extramitochondrial aif induces nuclear chromatin condensation and large scale DNA fragmentation (in vitro). The sequence for protein Programmed cell death protein 8, mitochondrial precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Programmed cell death protein 8, mitochondrial precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 36-57 
                 GNLFQRWHVPLELQMTRQMASS -&gt; 
               
               
                   
                 VVQSHHLGSPSRSLA ST 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 62-70 
                 GKIDNSVLV -&gt; KDGSNLVYF 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 75-78 
                 LSTV -&gt; ATVT 
               
               
                 82 
                 A -&gt; VY 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein Programmed cell death protein 8, mitochondrial precursor localization is believed to be mitochondrial intermembrane space. Translocated to the nucleus upon induction of apoptosis. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: electron transport; DNA fragmentation; apoptosis; induction of apoptosis by DNA damage, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; electron carrier; disulfide oxidoreductase, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and nucleus; mitochondrion, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     Cluster T48119 can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 41  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 41  and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors and a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 adrenal 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 bladder 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 bone 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 brain 
                 14 
               
               
                   
                 colon 
                 37 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 35 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 32 
               
               
                   
                 head and neck 
                 10 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 139 
               
               
                   
                 liver 
                 48 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 15 
               
               
                   
                 lymph nodes 
                 84 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 43 
               
               
                   
                 bone marrow 
                 31 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 24 
               
               
                   
                 skin 
                 26 
               
               
                   
                 stomach 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 Thyroid 
                 128 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 68 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 adrenal 
                 4.2e−01 
                 4.6e−01 
                 4.6e−01 
                 2.2 
                 5.3e−01 
                 1.9 
               
               
                 bladder 
                 1.5e−01 
                 2.1e−01 
                 3.2e−02 
                 4.1 
                 9.9e−02 
                 2.9 
               
               
                 bone 
                 1 
                 1.7e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 3.4e−01 
                 2.4 
               
               
                 brain 
                 7.8e−01 
                 4.8e−01 
                 7.1e−01 
                 1.0 
                 7.2e−02 
                 2.4 
               
               
                 colon 
                 5.7e−01 
                 4.5e−01 
                 7.8e−01 
                 1.0 
                 3.0e−01 
                 1.2 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 2.1e−02 
                 2.3e−03 
                 7.3e−03 
                 1.8 
                 9.0e−07 
                 2.3 
               
               
                 general 
                 2.4e−02 
                 3.8e−04 
                 6.1e−04 
                 1.7 
                 2.9e−11 
                 2.2 
               
               
                 head and neck 
                 4.6e−01 
                 6.2e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 1 
                 0.9 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 7.9e−01 
                 8.3e−01 
                 9.7e−01 
                 0.4 
                 9.9e−01 
                 0.4 
               
               
                 liver 
                 3.3e−01 
                 6.0e−01 
                 1 
                 1.3 
                 6.4e−01 
                 1.1 
               
               
                 lung 
                 8.5e−01 
                 5.2e−01 
                 3.7e−01 
                 1.7 
                 5.8e−02 
                 2.5 
               
               
                 lymph nodes 
                 6.9e−01 
                 5.2e−01 
                 1 
                 0.3 
                 5.7e−01 
                 0.7 
               
               
                 breast 
                 5.0e−01 
                 3.9e−01 
                 1 
                 0.5 
                 9.2e−01 
                 0.7 
               
               
                 bone marrow 
                 8.6e−01 
                 8.5e−01 
                 1 
                 0.5 
                 7.8e−01 
                 1.0 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 4.5e−02 
                 2.0e−02 
                 6.9e−02 
                 3.8 
                 7.0e−02 
                 3.7 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 1.2e−01 
                 8.7e−02 
                 7.6e−02 
                 5.1 
                 2.1e−02 
                 5.5 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 8.6e−01 
                 8.3e−01 
                 3.6e−01 
                 1.4 
                 4.4e−01 
                 1.3 
               
               
                 skin 
                 1.0e−01 
                 3.1e−02 
                 1.0e−01 
                 4.4 
                 2.6e−05 
                 2.9 
               
               
                 stomach 
                 9.1e−01 
                 2.1e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 4.3e−02 
                 4.0 
               
               
                 Thyroid 
                 4.6e−01 
                 4.6e−01 
                 1 
                 0.7 
                 1 
                 0.7 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 1.2e−02 
                 3.3e−02 
                 7.3e−02 
                 2.0 
                 1.6e−01 
                 1.6 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster T48119 features 1 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Programmed cell death protein 8, mitochondrial precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). An alignment is given to the known protein (Programmed cell death protein 8, mitochondrial precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450) and PCD8_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MTRQMASSGASGGKIDNSVLVLIVGLSTVGAGAYAYKTMKEDEKRYNER               ISGLGLTPEQKQKKAALSASEGEEVPQDKAPSHVPFLLIGGGTAAFAAA               RSIRARDPGARVLIVSEDPELPYMRPPLSKELWFSDDPNVTKTLRFKQW               NGKERSIYFQPPSFYVSAQDLPHIENGGVAVLTGKKVVQLDVRDNMVKL               NDGSQITYEKCLIATGGTPRSLSAIDRAGAEVKSRTTLFRKIGDFRSLE               KISREVKSITIIGGGFLGSELACALGRKARALGTEVIQLFPEKGNMGKI               LPEYLSNWTMEKVRREGVKVMPNAIVQSVGVSSGKLLIKLKDGRKVETD               HIVAAVGLEPNVELAKTGGLEIDSDFGGFRVNAELQARSNIWVAGDAAC               FYDIKLGRRRVEHHDHAVVSGRLAGENMTGAAKPYWHQSMFWSDLGPDV               GYEAIGLVDSSLPTVGVFAKATAQDNPKSATEQSGTGIRSESETESEAS               EITIPPSTPAVPQAPVQGEDYGKGVIFYLRDKVVVGIVLWNIFNRMPIA               RKIIKDGEQHEDLNEVAKLFNIHED            
corresponding to amino acids 50-613 of PCD8_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-564 of T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450).
 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because one of the two signal-peptide prediction programs (HMM: Signal peptide,NN:NO) predicts that this protein has a signal peptide. 
     Variant protein T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 7, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 124 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 124 
                 P -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 308 
                 R -&gt; I 
                 No 
               
               
                 507 
                 Q -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 545 
                 D -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450) is encoded by the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 227 and ends at position 1918. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                 Alternative 
                 Previously 
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 352 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 596 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 596 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 766 
                 -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 997 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1075 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1149 
                 G -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1747 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1786 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1860 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster T48119 features 19 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 430) according to the present invention is supported by 81 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 9 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 1 
                 226 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 11 (SEQ ID NO: 431) according to the present invention is supported by 77 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 10 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 429 
                 553 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 13 (SEQ ID NO: 432) according to the present invention is supported by 74 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 11 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 554 
                 684 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 38 (SEQ ID NO: 433) according to the present invention is supported by 119 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 1385 
                 1527 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119 node — 41 (SEQ ID NO: 434) according to the present invention is supported by 128 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 1528 
                 1652 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (in regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 14. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Oligonucleotides related to this segment 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Oligonucleotide 
                 Overexpressed 
                 Chip 
               
               
                   
                 name 
                 in cancers 
                 reference 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 T99761_0_13_0 
                 ovarian carcinoma 
                 OVA 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119 node — 45 (SEQ ID NO: 435) according to the present invention is supported by 138 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 1717 
                 1849 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 47 (SEQ ID NO: 436) according to the present invention is supported by 129 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 1850 
                 2113 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 437) according to the present invention is supported by 81 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 227 
                 328 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 438) according to the present invention is supported by 79 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 329 
                 428 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 15 (SEQ ID NO: 439) according to the present invention is supported by 64 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 19 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 685 
                 775 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 17 (SEQ ID NO: 440) according to the present invention is supported by 59 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 20 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 776 
                 860 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 20 (SEQ ID NO: 441) according to the present invention is supported by 64 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 21 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 861 
                 937 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 22 (SEQ ID NO: 442) according to the present invention is supported by 73 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 938 
                 1046 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 26 (SEQ ID NO: 443) according to the present invention is supported by 86 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 1047 
                 1154 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 28 (SEQ ID NO: 444) according to the present invention is supported by 83 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 1155 
                 1243 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 31 (SEQ ID NO: 445) according to the present invention is supported by 83 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 25 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 1244 
                 1304 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 32 (SEQ ID NO: 446) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119 —T 2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 1305 
                 1328 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 33 (SEQ ID NO: 447) according to the present invention is supported by 89 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429) 
                 1329 
                 1384 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster T48119_node — 44 (SEQ ID NO: 448) according to the present invention is supported by 140 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 28                  Segment location on transcripts                             Segment   Segment       Transcript name   starting position   ending position               T48119_T2 (SEQ ID NO: 429)   1653   1716                    
Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:
 
Sequence name: PCD8_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: T48119_P2 (SEQ ID NO: 450)×PCD8_HUMAN . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   5416.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   564           Total length:   564           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Description for Cluster HSMUC1A 
     Cluster HSMUC1A features 14 transcript(s) and 22 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 451 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 
                 452 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
                 453 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 
                 454 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 
                 455 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31 
                 456 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 
                 457 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34 
                 458 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 
                 459 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36 
                 460 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 
                 461 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 
                 462 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43 
                 463 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47 
                 464 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_0 
                 465 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_14 
                 466 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_24 
                 467 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_29 
                 468 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_35 
                 469 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_38 
                 470 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_3 
                 471 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_4 
                 472 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_5 
                 473 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_6 
                 474 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_7 
                 475 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_17 
                 476 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_18 
                 477 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_20 
                 478 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_21 
                 479 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_23 
                 480 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_26 
                 481 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_27 
                 482 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_31 
                 483 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_34 
                 484 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_36 
                 485 
               
               
                   
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_node_37 
                 486 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
                 Corresponding Transcript(s) 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P25 
                 488 
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 452) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P29 
                 489 
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 457) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P30 
                 490 
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 458) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P32 
                 491 
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 460) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P36 
                 492 
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 461) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P39 
                 493 
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 463) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P45 
                 494 
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 454) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P49 
                 495 
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P52 
                 496 
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 455) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P53 
                 497 
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 456) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P56 
                 498 
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 462) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P58 
                 499 
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 459) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P59 
                 500 
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_P63 
                 501 
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 464) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Mucin 1 precursor (SwissProt accession identifier MUC1_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms MUC-1; Polymorphic epithelial mucin; PEM; PEMT; Episialin; Tumor-associated mucin; Carcinoma-associated mucin; Tumor-associated epithelial membrane antigen; EMA; H23AG; Peanut-reactive urinary mucin; PUM; Breast carcinoma-associated antigen DF3; CD227 antigen), SEQ ID NO: 487, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     Protein Mucin 1 precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): May play a role in adhesive functions and in cell-cell interactions, metastasis and signaling. May provide a protective layer on epithelial surfaces. Direct or indirect interaction with actin cytoskeleton. Isoform 7 behaves as a receptor and binds the secreted isoform 5. The binding induces the phosphorylation of the isoform 7, alters cellular morphology and initiates cell signaling. Can bind to GRB2 adapter protein. The sequence for protein Mucin 1 precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Mucin 1 precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 1116 
                 D-&gt;E: NO EFFECT ON BINDING OF 
               
               
                   
                 ISOFORM 7. 
               
               
                 1116 
                 D-&gt;A: DRASTICALLY REDUCED BINDING OF 
               
               
                   
                 ISOFORM 7. 
               
               
                 2 
                 T -&gt; A 
               
               
                 134 
                 P -&gt; Q 
               
               
                 154 
                 P -&gt; Q 
               
               
                 1021 
                 S -&gt; T 
               
               
                 1117 
                 V -&gt; M 
               
               
                 1193 
                 Q -&gt; L 
               
               
                 1231 
                 K -&gt; T 
               
               
                 1251 
                 A -&gt; T 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein Mucin 1 precursor localization is believed to be Type I membrane protein. Two secreted forms (5 and 9) are also produced. 
     The previously known protein also has the following indication(s) and/or potential therapeutic use(s): Cancer, breast; Cancer, lung, non-small cell; Cancer, ovarian; Cancer, prostate; Cancer. It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: CD8 agonist; DNA antagonist; Immunostimulant; Interferon gamma agonist; MUC-1 inhibitor. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Anticancer; Monoclonal antibody, murine; Immunotoxin; Immunostimulant; Immunoconjugate. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: actin binding, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and cytoskeleton; integral plasma membrane protein, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     Cluster HSMUC1A can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 42  refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 42  and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues, breast malignant tumors, pancreas carcinoma and prostate cancer. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 bladder 
                 41 
               
               
                   
                 brain 
                 2 
               
               
                   
                 colon 
                 66 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 96 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 36 
               
               
                   
                 head and neck 
                 314 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 282 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 200 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 61 
               
               
                   
                 ovary 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 12 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 24 
               
               
                   
                 stomach 
                 296 
               
               
                   
                 Thyroid 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 uterus 
                 122 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 bladder 
                 3.3e−01 
                 4.5e−01 
                 1.8e−02 
                 2.4 
                 8.9e−02 
                 1.7 
               
               
                 brain 
                 3.0e−02 
                 2.6e−02 
                 1.2e−01 
                 4.6 
                 1.1e−01 
                 3.9 
               
               
                 colon 
                 1.2e−01 
                 2.4e−01 
                 3.8e−01 
                 1.6 
                 5.9e−01 
                 1.2 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 5.4e−02 
                 6.0e−01 
                 7.3e−06 
                 1.8 
                 6.2e−02 
                 1.1 
               
               
                 general 
                 6.5e−07 
                 2.6e−03 
                 4.0e−23 
                 3.6 
                 1.7e−12 
                 2.3 
               
               
                 head and neck 
                 6.4e−01 
                 7.2e−01 
                 1 
                 0.3 
                 1 
                 0.3 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 7.8e−01 
                 8.1e−01 
                 1 
                 0.3 
                 1 
                 0.2 
               
               
                 lung 
                 7.6e−01 
                 7.9e−01 
                 6.7e−01 
                 0.8 
                 1 
                 0.4 
               
               
                 breast 
                 8.2e−02 
                 1.3e−01 
                 4.1e−03 
                 3.6 
                 7.7e−02 
                 2.0 
               
               
                 ovary 
                 3.0e−02 
                 4.3e−02 
                 6.9e−02 
                 4.4 
                 1.6e−01 
                 3.2 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 7.2e−02 
                 1.4e−01 
                 9.6e−07 
                 5.4 
                 1.5e−05 
                 4.5 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 7.0e−01 
                 6.0e−01 
                 1.5e−02 
                 1.4 
                 6.9e−04 
                 3.2 
               
               
                 stomach 
                 3.1e−01 
                 7.1e−01 
                 1.5e−01 
                 0.4 
                 4.6e−01 
                 0.8 
               
               
                 Thyroid 
                 2.9e−01 
                 2.9e−01 
                 4.4e−01 
                 2.0 
                 4.4e−01 
                 2.0 
               
               
                 uterus 
                 2.4e−01 
                 6.5e−01 
                 1.6e−01 
                 1.0 
                 7.0e−01 
                 0.6 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     For this cluster, at least one oligonucleotide was found to demonstrate overexpression of the cluster, although not of at least one transcript/segment as listed below. Microarray (chip) data is also available for this cluster as follows. Various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer, as previously described. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this cluster but not other segments/transcripts below (in regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 7. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Oligonucleotides related to this cluster 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Oligonucleotide name 
                 Overexpressed in cancers 
                 Chip reference 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_0_0_11364 
                 ovarian carcinoma 
                 OVA 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HSMUC1A features 14 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Mucin 1 precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 488) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide. 
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 488) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 488) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 90 
                 S -&gt; N 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 91 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 157 
                 Y -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 187 
                 S -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 488) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC 1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 1115. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 9 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P25 (SEQ ID NO: 488) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 572 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 775 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 777 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 977 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1065 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1073 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1079 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1124 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1177 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1197 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1303 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1315 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1316 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1316 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1405 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 489) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 489) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC 1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 953. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P29 (SEQ ID NO: 489) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 572 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 964 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1052 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1060 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1066 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1111 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1164 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1184 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1290 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1302 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1303 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1303 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1392 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 490) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A —PEA   — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide. 
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 490) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 490) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 120 
                 Y -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 150 
                 S -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 490) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 1004. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 12 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P30 (SEQ ID NO: 490) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 599 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 866 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 954 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 962 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 968 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1013 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1066 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1086 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1192 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1204 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1205 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1205 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1294 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 491) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide. 
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 491) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 13, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 491) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 111 
                 Y -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 141 
                 S -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 491) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC 1A_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 977. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 14 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P32 (SEQ ID NO: 491) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 572 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 839 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 927 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 935 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 941 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 986 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1039 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1059 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1165 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1177 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1178 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1178 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1267 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P36 (SEQ ID NO: 492) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P36 (SEQ ID NO: 492) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 15, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P36 (SEQ ID NO: 492) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 113 
                 Y -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 143 
                 S -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P36 (SEQ ID NO: 492) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC 1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 983. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 16 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P36 (SEQ ID NO: 492) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 599 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 845 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 933 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 941 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 947 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 992 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1045 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1065 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1171 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1183 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1184 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1184 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1273 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 493) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 493) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 17, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 493) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 90 
                 Y -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 120 
                 S -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 493) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC 1A_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 914. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 18 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P39 (SEQ ID NO: 493) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 599 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 776 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 864 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 872 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 878 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 923 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 976 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 996 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1102 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1114 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1115 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1115 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1204 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 494) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 494) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC 1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 746. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 19 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P45 (SEQ ID NO: 494) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 599 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 746 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 748 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 948 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1036 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1044 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1050 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1095 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1148 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1168 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1274 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1286 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1287 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1287 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1376 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P49 (SEQ ID NO: 495) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 45 1). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P49 (SEQ ID NO: 495) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T 12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC 1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 884. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 20 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P49 (SEQ ID NO: 495) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 572 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 704 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1012 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1088 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1090 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1290 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1378 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1386 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1392 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1437 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1490 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1510 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1616 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1628 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1629 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1629 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1718 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P52 (SEQ ID NO: 496) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P52 (SEQ ID NO: 496) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC 1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 719. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 21 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P52 (SEQ ID NO: 496) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 572 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 719 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 721 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 921 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1009 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1017 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1023 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1068 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1121 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1141 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1247 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1259 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1260 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1260 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1349 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P53 (SEQ ID NO: 497) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P53 (SEQ ID NO: 497) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 665. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 22 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P53 (SEQ ID NO: 497) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 572 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 669 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 671 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 871 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 959 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 967 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 973 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1018 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1071 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1091 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1197 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1209 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1210 
                 C -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1210 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1299 
                 A -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P56 (SEQ ID NO: 498) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P56 (SEQ ID NO: 498) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 23, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P56 (SEQ ID NO: 498) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 117 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P56 (SEQ ID NO: 498) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC 1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 890. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 24 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P56 (SEQ ID NO: 498) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  572 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  855 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  943 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  951 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  957 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1002 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1055 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1075 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1181 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1193 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1194 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1194 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1283 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P58 (SEQ ID NO: 499) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P58 (SEQ ID NO: 499) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 25, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P58 (SEQ ID NO: 499) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 25 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 147 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P58 (SEQ ID NO: 499) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC 1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 980. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 26 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P58 (SEQ ID NO: 499) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  572 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  945 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1033 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1041 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1047 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1092 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1145 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1165 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1271 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1283 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1284 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1284 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1373 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1 —P 59 (SEQ ID NO: 500) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P59 (SEQ ID NO: 500) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 794. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 27 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P59 (SEQ ID NO: 500) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  572 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  794 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  796 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  996 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1084 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1092 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1098 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1143 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1196 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1216 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1322 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1334 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1335 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1335 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1424 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). An alignment is given to the known protein (Mucin 1 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501) and MUC1_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to MTPGTQSPFFLLLLLTVLTVVTGSGHASSTPGGEKETSATQRSSV corresponding to amino acids 1-45 of MUC1_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-45 of HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence EEEVSADQVSVGASGVLGSFKEARNAPSFLSWSFSMGPSK (SEQ ID NO: 1060) corresponding to amino acids 46-85 of HSMUC1A_PEA — 1 —P 63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order. 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence EEEVSADQVSVGASGVLGSFKEARNAPSFLSWSFSMGPSK (SEQ ID NO: 1060) in HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HSMUC 1A_PEA — 1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501), as compared to the known protein Mucin 1 precursor, are described in Table 28 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 28 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 1055 
                 no 
                   
               
               
                   
                  957 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                  975 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 1133 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 1029 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HSMUC 1A_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 507 and ends at position 761. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 29 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  572 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  900 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  904 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  963 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1211 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1219 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1225 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1270 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1323 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1343 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1449 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1461 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1462 
                 C −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1462 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1551 
                 A −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HSMUC1A features 22 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 465) according to the present invention is supported by 31 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 30 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 1 
                 564 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 
                 1 
                 564 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 452) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
                 1 
                 564 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 
                 1 
                 564 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 454) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 
                 1 
                 564 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 455) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31 
                 1 
                 564 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 456) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 
                 1 
                 564 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 457) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34 
                 1 
                 564 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 458) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 
                 1 
                 564 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 459) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36 
                 1 
                 564 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 460) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 
                 1 
                 564 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 461) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 
                 1 
                 564 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 462) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43 
                 1 
                 564 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 463) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47 
                 1 
                 564 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 464) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 14 (SEQ ID NO: 466) according to the present invention is supported by 55 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 666 
                 841 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 24 (SEQ ID NO: 467) according to the present invention is supported by 135 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 32 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 953 
                 1084 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 29 (SEQ ID NO: 468) according to the present invention is supported by 156 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA 1— 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 33 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 1207 
                 1346 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 
                  894 
                 1033 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 452) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
                  913 
                 1052 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 
                  865 
                 1004 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 454) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 
                  838 
                  977 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 455) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31 
                  788 
                  927 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 456) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 
                  881 
                 1020 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 457) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34 
                  783 
                  922 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 458) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 
                  862 
                 1001 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 459) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36 
                  756 
                  895 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 460) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 
                  762 
                  901 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 461) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 
                  772 
                  911 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 462) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43 
                  693 
                  832 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 463) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 35 (SEQ ID NO: 469) according to the present invention is supported by 51 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 34 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47 
                 666 
                 1189 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 464) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (in regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 35. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 35 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Oligonucleotides related to this segment 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Oligonucleotide name 
                 Overexpressed in cancers 
                 Chip reference 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_0_0_11365 
                 ovarian carcinoma 
                 OVA 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1030) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 38 (SEQ ID NO: 470) according to the present invention is supported by 140 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 36 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 1488 
                 1749 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 
                 1175 
                 1436 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 452) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
                 1194 
                 1455 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 
                 1146 
                 1407 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 454) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 
                 1119 
                 1380 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 455) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31 
                 1069 
                 1330 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 456) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 
                 1162 
                 1423 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 457) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34 
                 1064 
                 1325 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 458) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 
                 1143 
                 1404 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 459) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36 
                 1037 
                 1298 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 460) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 
                 1043 
                 1304 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 461) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 
                 1053 
                 1314 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 462) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43 
                  974 
                 1235 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 463) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47 
                 1321 
                 1582 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 464) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 3 (SEQ ID NO: 471) according to the present invention is supported by 17 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 37 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 
                 565 
                 591 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 454) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34 
                 565 
                 591 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 458) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 
                 565 
                 591 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 461) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43 
                 565 
                 591 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 463) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1 node — 4 (SEQ ID NO: 472) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 38 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 565 
                 573 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 
                 565 
                 573 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 452) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
                 565 
                 573 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 
                 592 
                 600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 454) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 
                 565 
                 573 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 455) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31 
                 565 
                 573 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 456) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 
                 565 
                 573 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 457) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34 
                 592 
                 600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 458) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 
                 565 
                 573 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 459) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36 
                 565 
                 573 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 460) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 
                 592 
                 600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 461) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 
                 565 
                 573 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 462) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43 
                 592 
                 600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 463) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47 
                 565 
                 573 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 464) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 5 (SEQ ID NO: 473) according to the present invention is supported by 34 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 39 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 574 
                 600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 
                 574 
                 600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 452) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
                 574 
                 600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 
                 601 
                 627 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 454) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 
                 574 
                 600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 455) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31 
                 574 
                 600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 456) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 
                 574 
                 600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 457) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34 
                 601 
                 627 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 458) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 
                 574 
                 600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 459) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36 
                 574 
                 600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 460) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 
                 601 
                 627 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 461) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 
                 574 
                 600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 462) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43 
                 601 
                 627 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 463) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47 
                 574 
                 600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 464) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 474) according to the present invention is supported by 35 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 40 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 601 
                 638 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 
                 601 
                 638 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 452) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
                 601 
                 638 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 
                 628 
                 665 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 454) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 
                 601 
                 638 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 455) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31 
                 601 
                 638 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 456) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 
                 601 
                 638 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 457) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34 
                 628 
                 665 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 458) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 
                 601 
                 638 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 459) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36 
                 601 
                 638 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 460) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 
                 628 
                 665 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 461) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 
                 601 
                 638 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 462) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43 
                 628 
                 665 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 463) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47 
                 601 
                 638 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 464) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (in regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 41. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 41 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Oligonucleotides related to this segment 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Qligonucleotide name 
                 Overexpressed in cancers 
                 Chip reference 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_0_37_0 
                 ovarian carcinoma 
                 OVA 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1028) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 475) according to the present invention is supported by 32 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 42 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 639 
                 665 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 
                 639 
                 665 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 452) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
                 639 
                 665 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 
                 666 
                 692 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 454) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 
                 639 
                 665 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 455) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31 
                 639 
                 665 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 456) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 
                 639 
                 665 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 457) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34 
                 666 
                 692 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 458) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 
                 639 
                 665 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 459) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36 
                 639 
                 665 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 460) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 
                 666 
                 692 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 461) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 
                 639 
                 665 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 462) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43 
                 666 
                 692 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 463) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Microarray (chip) data is also available for this segment as follows. As described above with regard to the cluster itself, various oligonucleotides were tested for being differentially expressed in various disease conditions, particularly cancer. The following oligonucleotides were found to hit this segment (in regard to ovarian cancer), shown in Table 43. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 43 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Oligonucleotides related to this segment 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Oligonucleotide name 
                 Overexpressed in cancers 
                 Chip reference 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_0_37_0 
                 ovarian carcinoma 
                 OVA 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1028) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 17 (SEQ ID NO: 476) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461). Table 44 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 44 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
                 666 
                 684 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 
                 666 
                 684 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 457) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 
                 693 
                 711 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 461) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 18 (SEQ ID NO: 477) according to the present invention is supported by 90 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462). Table 45 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 45 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 842 
                 891 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 
                 666 
                 715 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 452) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
                 685 
                 734 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 
                 693 
                 742 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 454) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 
                 666 
                 715 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 455) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 
                 685 
                 734 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 457) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 
                 666 
                 715 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 459) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 
                 712 
                 761 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 461) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 
                 666 
                 715 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 462) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1 —node   — 20 (SEQ ID NO: 478) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462). Table 46 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 46 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 892 
                 900 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 
                 716 
                 724 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 452) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
                 735 
                 743 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 
                 735 
                 743 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 457) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 
                 716 
                 724 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 459) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 
                 716 
                 724 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 462) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 21 (SEQ ID NO: 479) according to the present invention is supported by 97 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462). Table 47 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 47 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 901 
                 947 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 
                 725 
                 771 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 452) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
                 744 
                 790 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 
                 744 
                 790 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 457) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 
                 725 
                 771 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 459) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 
                 725 
                 771 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 462) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 23 (SEQ ID NO: 480) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 45 1). Table 48 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 48 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 948 
                 952 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 26 (SEQ ID NO: 481) according to the present invention is supported by 129 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456). Table 49 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 49 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 1085 
                 1116 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 
                  772 
                  803 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 452) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
                  791 
                  822 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 
                  743 
                  774 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 454) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 
                  716 
                  747 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 455) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31 
                  666 
                  697 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 456) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 27 (SEQ ID NO: 482) according to the present invention is supported by 140 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460). Table 50 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 50 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 1117 
                 1206 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 
                  804 
                  893 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 452) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
                  823 
                  912 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 
                  775 
                  864 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 454) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 
                  748 
                  837 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 455) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31 
                  698 
                  787 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 456) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 
                  791 
                  880 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 457) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34 
                  693 
                  782 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 458) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 
                  772 
                  861 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 459) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36 
                  666 
                  755 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 460) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 31 (SEQ ID NO: 483) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463). Table 51 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 51 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 
                 1347 
                 1356 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 451) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 
                 1034 
                 1043 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 452) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 
                 1053 
                 1062 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 
                 1005 
                 1014 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 454) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 
                  978 
                  987 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 455) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31 
                  928 
                  937 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 456) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 
                 1021 
                 1030 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 457) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34 
                  923 
                  932 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 458) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 
                 1002 
                 1011 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 459) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36 
                  896 
                  905 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 460) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 
                  902 
                  911 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 461) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 
                  912 
                  921 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 462) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43 
                  833 
                  842 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 463) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 34 (SEQ ID NO: 484) according to the present invention is supported by 24 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 52 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 52 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47 
                 639 
                 665 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 464) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 36 (SEQ ID NO: 485) according to the present invention is supported by 135 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 53 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 53 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID 
                 1357 
                 1388 
               
               
                 NO: 451) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 (SEQ ID 
                 1044 
                 1075 
               
               
                 NO: 452) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 (SEQ ID 
                 1063 
                 1094 
               
               
                 NO: 453) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 (SEQ ID 
                 1015 
                 1046 
               
               
                 NO: 454) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 (SEQ ID 
                 988 
                 1019 
               
               
                 NO: 455) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID 
                 938 
                 969 
               
               
                 NO: 456) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID 
                 1031 
                 1062 
               
               
                 NO: 457) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID 
                 933 
                 964 
               
               
                 NO: 458) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID 
                 1012 
                 1043 
               
               
                 NO: 459) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36 (SEQ ID 
                 906 
                 937 
               
               
                 NO: 460) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID 
                 912 
                 943 
               
               
                 NO: 461) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 (SEQ ID 
                 922 
                 953 
               
               
                 NO: 462) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43 (SEQ ID 
                 843 
                 874 
               
               
                 NO: 463) 
               
               
                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47 (SEQ ID 
                 1190 
                 1221 
               
               
                 NO: 464) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_node — 37 (SEQ ID NO: 486) according to the present invention is supported by 146 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T12 (SEQ ID NO: 451), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 452), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T28 (SEQ ID NO: 453), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T29 (SEQ ID NO: 454), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T30 (SEQ ID NO: 455), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T31 (SEQ ID NO: 456), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T33 (SEQ ID NO: 457), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T34 (SEQ ID NO: 458), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T35 (SEQ ID NO: 459), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T36 (SEQ ID NO: 460), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T40 (SEQ ID NO: 461), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T42 (SEQ ID NO: 462), HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T43 (SEQ ID NO: 463) and HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_T47 (SEQ ID NO: 464). Table 54 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 54                  Segment location on transcripts                             Segment   Segment       Transcript name   starting position   ending position                                 HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T12 (SEQ ID   1389   1487       NO: 451)       HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T26 (SEQ ID   1076   1174       NO: 452)       HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T28 (SEQ ID   1095   1193       NO: 453)       HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T29 (SEQ ID   1047   1145       NO: 454)       HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T30 (SEQ ID   1020   1118       NO: 455)       HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T31 (SEQ ID   970   1068       NO: 456)       HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T33 (SEQ ID   1063   1161       NO: 457)       HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T34 (SEQ ID   965   1063       NO: 458)       HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T35 (SEQ ID   1044   1142       NO: 459)       HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T36 (SEQ ID   938   1036       NO: 460)       HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T40 (SEQ ID   944   1042       NO: 461)       HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T42 (SEQ ID   954   1052       NO: 462)       HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T43 (SEQ ID   875   973       NO: 463)       HSMUC1A_PEA_1_T47 (SEQ ID   1222   1320       NO: 464)                    
Variant Protein Alignment to the Previously Known Protein:
 
Sequence name: MUC1_HUMAN
 
Sequence Documentation:
     Alignment of: HSMUC1A_PEA — 1_P63 (SEQ ID NO: 501)×MUC1_HUMAN . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   429.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   59           Total length:   59           Matching Percent Similarity:   86.44           Matching Percent Identity:   81.36           Total Percent Similarity:   86.44           Total Percent Identity:   81.36           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Combined expression of 6 sequences (T10888-junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO: 962); R11723-seg3 (SEQ ID NO: 975); H61775-seg8-F2R2 (SEQ ID NO: 957); Z44808-junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO: 1006); Z25299-seg20 (SEQ ID NO: 996); Z25299-seg23 (SEQ ID NO: 999)) in normal and cancerous ovary tissues 
     Expression of CEA6_HUMAN Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 6; R11723-hypothetical protein PSEC0181 (PSEC); immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9; SMO2_HUMAN SPARC related modular calcium-binding protein 2 precursor; Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor; transcripts detectable by or according to the amplicons: T10888-junc11-17 (SEQ ID NO: 962); R11723-seg13 (SEQ ID NO: 975); H61775-seg8-F2R2 (SEQ ID NO: 957); Z44808-junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO: 1006); Z25299-seg20 (SEQ ID NO: 996); Z25299-seg23 (SEQ ID NO: 999) amplicon(s) and the primers: T10888-junc11-17-F (SEQ ID NO: 960) and T10888-junc11-17-R (SEQ ID NO: 961); R11723-seg1-F (SEQ ID NO: 973) and R11723-seg13-R (SEQ ID NO: 974); H61775-seg8-F2 (SEQ ID NO: 955) and H61775-seg8-R2 (SEQ ID NO: 956); Z44808-junc8-11-F (SEQ ID NO: 1004) and Z44808-junc8-11-R (SEQ ID NO: 1005); Z25299-seg20-F (SEQ ID NO: 994) and Z25299-seg20-R (SEQ ID NO: 995); Z25299-seg23-F (SEQ ID NO: 997) and Z25299-seg23-R (SEQ ID NO: 998), was measured by real time PCR. In parallel the expression of four housekeeping genes—PBGD (GenBank Accession No. BC019323 (SEQ ID NO:1036); amplicon—PBGD-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1039)), HPRT1 (GenBank Accession No. NM — 000194 (SEQ ID NO:1040); amplicon—HPRT1-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1044) and SDHA (GenBank Accession No. NM — 004168 (SEQ ID NO:1032); amplicon—SDHA-amplicon (SEQ ID NO:1035)), GAPDH (GenBank Accession No. BC026907; GAPDH amplicon (SEQ ID NO: 1047)) was measured similarly. For each RT sample, the expression of the above amplicons was normalized to the geometric mean of the quantities of the housekeeping genes. The normalized quantity of each RT sample of each amplicon was then divided by the median of the quantities of the normal post-mortem (PM) samples detected for the same amplicon (Sample Nos. 45-48, 71 Table 1, “Tissue samples in testing sample”, above), to obtain a value of fold up-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. The reciprocal of this ratio was calculated for Z44808-junc8-11 (SEQ ID NO: 1006), to obtain a value of fold down-regulation for each sample relative to median of the normal PM samples. 
       FIG. 43  is a histogram showing differential expression of the above-indicated transcripts in cancerous ovary samples relative to the normal samples. The number and percentage of samples that exhibit at least 10 fold differential of at least one of the sequences, out of the total number of samples tested is indicated in the bottom. 
     As is evident from  FIG. 43 , differential expression of at least 10 fold in at least one of the sequences was found in 42 out of 43 cancerous samples. 
     Description for Cluster HUMCEA 
     Cluster HUMCEA features 5 transcript(s) and 42 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 502 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 503 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 504 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 
                 505 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 
                 506 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_0 
                 507 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_2 
                 508 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_11 
                 509 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_12 
                 510 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_31 
                 511 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_36 
                 512 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_44 
                 513 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_46 
                 514 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_63 
                 515 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_65 
                 516 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_67 
                 517 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_3 
                 518 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_7 
                 519 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_8 
                 520 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_9 
                 521 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_10 
                 522 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_15 
                 523 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_16 
                 524 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_17 
                 525 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_18 
                 526 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_19 
                 527 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_20 
                 528 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_21 
                 529 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_22 
                 530 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_23 
                 531 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_24 
                 532 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_27 
                 533 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_29 
                 534 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_30 
                 535 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_33 
                 536 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_34 
                 537 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_35 
                 538 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_45 
                 539 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_50 
                 540 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_51 
                 541 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_56 
                 542 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_57 
                 543 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_58 
                 544 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_60 
                 545 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_61 
                 546 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_62 
                 547 
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_node_64 
                 548 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 SEQ ID 
                   
               
               
                 Protein Name 
                 NO: 
                 Corresponding Transcript(s) 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_P4 
                 550 
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_P5 
                 551 
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_P14 
                 552 
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_P19 
                 553 
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_P20 
                 554 
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 (SEQ 
               
               
                   
                   
                 ID NO: 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor (SwissProt accession identifier CEA5_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Carcinoembryonic antigen; CEA; Meconium antigen 100; CD66e antigen), SEQ ID NO: 549, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     The sequence for protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 320 
                 Missing 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor localization is believed to be Attached to the membrane by a GPI-anchor. 
     The previously known protein also has the following indication(s) and/or potential therapeutic use(s): Cancer. It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: Immunostimulant. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Imaging agent; Anticancer; Immunostimulant; Immunoconjugate; Monoclonal antibody, murine; Antisense therapy; antibody. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: integral plasma membrane protein; membrane, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     Cluster HUMCEA can be used as a diagnostic marker according to overexpression of transcripts of this cluster in cancer. Expression of such transcripts in normal tissues is also given according to the previously described methods. The term “number” in the left hand column of the table and the numbers on the y-axis of  FIG. 44  below refer to weighted expression of ESTs in each category, as “parts per million” (ratio of the expression of ESTs for a particular cluster to the expression of all ESTs in that category, according to parts per million). 
     Overall, the following results were obtained as shown with regard to the histograms in  FIG. 44  and Table 5. This cluster is overexpressed (at least at a minimum level) in the following pathological conditions: epithelial malignant tumors, a mixture of malignant tumors from different tissues and pancreas carcinoma. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Normal tissue distribution 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Name of Tissue 
                 Number 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 colon 
                 1175 
               
               
                   
                 epithelial 
                 92 
               
               
                   
                 general 
                 29 
               
               
                   
                 head and neck 
                 81 
               
               
                   
                 kidney 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 lung 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 lymph nodes 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 breast 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 pancreas 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 prostate 
                 0 
               
               
                   
                 stomach 
                 256 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 P values and ratios for expression in cancerous tissue 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Name of Tissue 
                 P1 
                 P2 
                 SP1 
                 R3 
                 SP2 
                 R4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 colon 
                 2.0e−01 
                 2.7e−01 
                 9.8e−01 
                 0.5 
                 1 
                 0.5 
               
               
                 epithelial 
                 2.1e−03 
                 2.7e−02 
                 6.4e−04 
                 1.4 
                 2.1e−01 
                 1.0 
               
               
                 general 
                 3.9e−08 
                 8.2e−06 
                 9.2e−18 
                 3.2 
                 1.3e−10 
                 2.2 
               
               
                 head and neck 
                 3.4e−01 
                 5.0e−01 
                 2.1e−01 
                 1.8 
                 5.6e−01 
                 0.9 
               
               
                 kidney 
                 4.3e−01 
                 5.3e−01 
                 5.8e−01 
                 2.1 
                 7.0e−01 
                 1.6 
               
               
                 lung 
                 1.3e−01 
                 2.6e−01 
                 1 
                 1.1 
                 1 
                 1.1 
               
               
                 lymph nodes 
                 3.1e−01 
                 5.7e−01 
                 8.1e−02 
                 6.0 
                 3.3e−01 
                 2.5 
               
               
                 breast 
                 3.8e−01 
                 1.5e−01 
                 1 
                 1.0 
                 6.8e−01 
                 1.5 
               
               
                 pancreas 
                 2.2e−02 
                 2.3e−02 
                 1.4e−08 
                 7.8 
                 7.4e−07 
                 6.4 
               
               
                 prostate 
                 5.3e−01 
                 6.0e−01 
                 3.0e−01 
                 2.5 
                 4.2e−01 
                 2.0 
               
               
                 stomach 
                 1.5e−01 
                 4.7e−01 
                 8.9e−01 
                 0.6 
                 7.2e−01 
                 0.4 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HUMCEA features 5 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMCEA_PEA — _T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550) and CEA5_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MESPSAPPHRWCIPWQRLLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGK               EVLLLVHNLPQHLFGYSWYKGERVDGNRQIIGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGR               EIIYPNASLLIQNIIQNDTGFYTLHVIKSDLVNEEATGQFRVYPELPKP               SISSNNSKPVEDKDAVAFTCEPETQDATYLWWVNNQSLPVSPRLQLSNG               NRTLTLFNVTRNDTASYKCETQNPVSARRSDSVILNVL            
corresponding to amino acids 1-234 of CEA5_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-234 of HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence
 
                    (SEQ ID NO: 1145)       CEYICSSLAQAASPNPQGQRQDFSVPLRFKYTDPQPWTSRLSVTFCPRK               TWADQVLTKNRRGGAASVLGGSGSTPYDGRNR            
corresponding to amino acids 235-315 of HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1145) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 CEYICSSLAQAASPNPQGQRQDFSVPLRFKYTDPQPWTSRLSVTFCPRKT 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 WADQVLTKNRRGGAASVLGGSGSTPYDGRNR 
               
               
                 in 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 550) 
               
            
           
           
               
            
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_P4. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 8, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 63 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 80 
                 I -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 83 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 137 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 173 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550), as compared to the known protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor, are described in Table 9 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in 
                 Position in 
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 variant protein? 
                 variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 197 
                 yes 
                 197 
               
               
                 466 
                 no 
               
               
                 360 
                 no 
               
               
                 288 
                 no 
               
               
                 665 
                 no 
               
               
                 560 
                 no 
               
               
                 650 
                 no 
               
               
                 480 
                 no 
               
               
                 104 
                 yes 
                 104 
               
               
                 580 
                 no 
               
               
                 204 
                 yes 
                 204 
               
               
                 115 
                 yes 
                 115 
               
               
                 208 
                 yes 
                 208 
               
               
                 152 
                 yes 
                 152 
               
               
                 309 
                 no 
               
               
                 432 
                 no 
               
               
                 351 
                 no 
               
               
                 246 
                 no 
               
               
                 182 
                 yes 
                 182 
               
               
                 612 
                 no 
               
               
                 256 
                 no 
               
               
                 508 
                 no 
               
               
                 330 
                 no 
               
               
                 274 
                 no 
               
               
                 292 
                 no 
               
               
                 553 
                 no 
               
               
                 529 
                 no 
               
               
                 375 
                 no 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 115 and ends at position 1059. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 49 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 273 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 303 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 324 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 352 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 362 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 524 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 631 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1315 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1380 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1533 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1706 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2308 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 2362 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2455 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2504 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2558 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2623 
                 G -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2639 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2640 
                 T -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 2832 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2885 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 3396 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3562 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3753 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551) and CEA5_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MESPSAPPHRWCIPWQRLLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGK               EVLLLVHNLPQHLFGYSWYKGERVDGNRQIIGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGR               EIIYPNASLLIQNIIQNDTGFYTLHVIKSDLVNEEATGQFRVYPELPKP               SISSNNSKPVEDKDAVAFTCEPETQDATYLWWVNNQSLPVSPRLQLSNG               NRTLTLFNVTRNDTASYKCETQNPVSARRSDSVILNVLYGPDAPTISPL               NTSYRSGENLNLSCHAASNPPAQYSWFVNGTFQQSTQELFIPNITVNNS               GSYTCQAHNSDTGLNRTTVTTITVYAEPPKPFITSNNSNPVEDEDAVAL               TCEPEIQNTTYLWWVNNQSLPVSPRLQLSNDNRTLTLLSVTRNDVGPYE               CGIQNELSVDHSDPVILNVLYGPDDPTISPSYTYYRPGVNLSLSCHAAS               NPPAQYSWLIDGNIQQHTQELFISNITEKNSGLYTCQANNSASGHSRTT               VKTITVSAELPKPSISSNNSKPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEAQNTTYLWWVNGQ               SLPVSPRLQLSNGNRTLTLFNVTRNDARAYVCGIQNSVSANRSDPVTLD               VLYGPDTPIISPPDSSYLSGANLNLSCHSASNPSPQYSWRINGIPQQHT               QVLFIAKITPNNNGTYACFVSNLATGRNNSIVKSITVS            
corresponding to amino acids 1-675 of CEA5_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-675 of HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence GKWLPGASASYSGVESIWFSPKSQEDIFFPSLCSMGTRKSQILS (SEQ ID NO: 1146) corresponding to amino acids 676-719 of HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence 
     
       
         
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 1146) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 GKWLPGASASYSGVESIWFSPKSQEDIFFPSLCSMGTRKSQILS 
               
               
                   
                 in 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 551) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_P5. 
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 11, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 63 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 80 
                 I -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 83 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 137 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 173 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 289 
                 I -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 340 
                 A -&gt; D 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 398 
                 E -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 647 
                 P -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 664 
                 R -&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551), as compared to the known protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor, are described in Table 12 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in 
                 Position in 
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 variant protein? 
                 variant protein? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 197 
                 yes 
                 197 
               
               
                 466 
                 yes 
                 466 
               
               
                 360 
                 yes 
                 360 
               
               
                 288 
                 yes 
                 288 
               
               
                 665 
                 yes 
                 665 
               
               
                 560 
                 yes 
                 560 
               
               
                 650 
                 yes 
                 650 
               
               
                 480 
                 yes 
                 480 
               
               
                 104 
                 yes 
                 104 
               
               
                 580 
                 yes 
                 580 
               
               
                 204 
                 yes 
                 204 
               
               
                 115 
                 yes 
                 115 
               
               
                 208 
                 yes 
                 208 
               
               
                 152 
                 yes 
                 152 
               
               
                 309 
                 yes 
                 309 
               
               
                 432 
                 yes 
                 432 
               
               
                 351 
                 yes 
                 351 
               
               
                 246 
                 yes 
                 246 
               
               
                 182 
                 yes 
                 182 
               
               
                 612 
                 yes 
                 612 
               
               
                 256 
                 yes 
                 256 
               
               
                 508 
                 yes 
                 508 
               
               
                 330 
                 yes 
                 330 
               
               
                 274 
                 yes 
                 274 
               
               
                 292 
                 yes 
                 292 
               
               
                 553 
                 yes 
                 553 
               
               
                 529 
                 yes 
                 529 
               
               
                 375 
                 yes 
                 375 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_IP5 (SEQ ID NO: 551) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 115 and ends at position 2271. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 13 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 49 
                 T -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 273 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 303 
                 T -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 324 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 352 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 362 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 524 
                 A -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 631 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 915 
                 A -&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 980 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1133 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1306 
                 G -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1908 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1962 
                 C -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 2055 
                 A -&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 2104 
                 C -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 3259 
                 T -&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 552) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 552) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 14, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 552) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                 Alternative 
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 63 
                 F -&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                 80 
                 I -&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 83 
                 V -&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 137 
                 Q -&gt; P 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 173 
                 D -&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 289 
                 I -&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 340 
                 A -&gt; D 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 398 
                 E -&gt; K 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 552) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 115 and ends at position 1821. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 15 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P14 (SEQ ID NO: 552) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  49 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  273 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  303 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  324 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  352 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  362 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  524 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  631 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  915 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  980 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                 1133 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1306 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553) and CEA5_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MESPSAPPHRWCIPWQRLLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGK               EVLLLVHNLPQHLFGYSWYKGERVDGNRQIIGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGR               EIIYPNASLLIQNIIQNDTGFYTLHVIKSDLVNEEATGQFRVYPELPKP               SISSNNSKPVEDKDAVAFTCEPETQDATYLWWVNNQSLPVSPRLQLSNG               NRTLTLFNVTRNDTASYKCETQNPVSARRSDSVILN            
corresponding to amino acids 1-232 of CEA5_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-232 of HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    VLYGPDTPIISPPDSSYLSGANLNLSCHSASNPSPQYSWRINGIPQQHT               QVLFIAKITPNNNGTYACFVSNLATGRNNSIVKSITVSASGTSPGLSAG               ATVGIMIGVLVGVALI            
corresponding to amino acids 589-702 of CEA5_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 233-346 of HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise NV, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 232−x to 232; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 233+((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure. 
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 16, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  63 
                 F −&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                  80 
                 I −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  83 
                 V −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 137 
                 Q −&gt; P 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 173 
                 D −&gt; N 
                 No 
               
               
                 291 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 308 
                 R −&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 326 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553), as compared to the known protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor, are described in Table 17 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 197 
                 yes 
                 197 
               
               
                   
                 466 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 360 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 288 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 665 
                 yes 
                 309 
               
               
                   
                 560 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 650 
                 yes 
                 294 
               
               
                   
                 480 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 104 
                 yes 
                 104 
               
               
                   
                 580 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 204 
                 yes 
                 204 
               
               
                   
                 115 
                 yes 
                 115 
               
               
                   
                 208 
                 yes 
                 208 
               
               
                   
                 152 
                 yes 
                 152 
               
               
                   
                 309 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 432 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 351 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 246 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 182 
                 yes 
                 182 
               
               
                   
                 612 
                 yes 
                 256 
               
               
                   
                 256 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 508 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 330 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 274 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 292 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 553 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 529 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 375 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 115 and ends at position 1152. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 18 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 18 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  49 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  273 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  303 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  324 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  352 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  362 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  524 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  631 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  840 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                  894 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  987 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1036 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1090 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1155 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1171 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1172 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1364 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1417 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1928 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2094 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2285 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). An alignment is given to the known protein (Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554) and CEA5_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MESPSAPPHRWCIPWQRLLLTASLLTFWNPPTTAKLTIESTPFNVAEGK               EVLLLVHNLPQHLFGYSWYKGERVDGNRQIIGYVIGTQQATPGPAYSGR               EIIYPNASLLIQNIIQNDTGFYTLHVIKSDLVNEEATGQFRVYP            
corresponding to amino acids 1-142 of CEA5_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-142 of HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to
 
                    ELPKPSISSNNSKPVEDKDAVAFTCEPEAQNTTYLWWVNGQSLPVSPRL               QLSNGNRTLTLFNVTRNDARAYVCGIQNSVSANRSDPVTLDVLYGPDTP               IISPPDSSYLSGANLNLSCHSASNPSPQYSWRINGIPQQHTQVLFIAKI               TPNNNGTYACFVSNLATGRNNSIVKSITVSASGTSPGLSAGATVGIMIG               VLVGVALI            
corresponding to amino acids 499-702 of CEA5_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 143-346 of HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for an edge portion of HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554), comprising a polypeptide having a length “n”, wherein n is at least about 10 amino acids in length, optionally at least about 20 amino acids in length, preferably at least about 30 amino acids in length, more preferably at least about 40 amino acids in length and most preferably at least about 50 amino acids in length, wherein at least two amino acids comprise PE, having a structure as follows: a sequence starting from any of amino acid numbers 142−x to 142; and ending at any of amino acid numbers 143+ ((n−2)−x), in which x varies from 0 to n−2. 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: membrane. The protein localization is believed to be membrane because of manual inspection of known protein localization and/or gene structure. 
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554) also has the following non-silent SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) as listed in Table 19, (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence, with the alternative amino acid(s) listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 19 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Alternative amino acid(s) 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  63 
                 F −&gt; L 
                 No 
               
               
                  80 
                 I −&gt; V 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  83 
                 V −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 137 
                 Q −&gt; P 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 291 
                 P −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 308 
                 R −&gt; S 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 326 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554), as compared to the known protein Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 precursor, are described in Table 20 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 20 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                 Present in variant 
                 Position in variant 
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 protein? 
                 protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 197 
                 no 
                   
               
               
                   
                 466 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 360 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 288 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 665 
                 yes 
                 309 
               
               
                   
                 560 
                 yes 
                 204 
               
               
                   
                 650 
                 yes 
                 294 
               
               
                   
                 480 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 104 
                 yes 
                 104 
               
               
                   
                 580 
                 yes 
                 224 
               
               
                   
                 204 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 115 
                 yes 
                 115 
               
               
                   
                 208 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 152 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 309 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 432 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 351 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 246 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 182 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 612 
                 yes 
                 256 
               
               
                   
                 256 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 508 
                 yes 
                 152 
               
               
                   
                 330 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 274 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 292 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                 553 
                 yes 
                 197 
               
               
                   
                 529 
                 yes 
                 173 
               
               
                   
                 375 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 115 and ends at position 1152. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 21 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 21 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  49 
                 T −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  273 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  303 
                 T −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                  324 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  352 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  362 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  524 
                 A −&gt; C 
                 Yes 
               
               
                  840 
                 T −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                  894 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  987 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1036 
                 C −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1090 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1155 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1171 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1172 
                 T −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 1364 
                 G −&gt; A 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 1417 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1928 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2094 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                 2285 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 Yes 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HUMCEA features 42 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 0 (SEQ ID NO: 507) according to the present invention is supported by 56 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 22 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 22 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 1 
                 178 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 1 
                 178 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 1 
                 178 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 
                 1 
                 178 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 
                 1 
                 178 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_PEA — 1 node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 508) according to the present invention is supported by 83 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 23 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 23 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 179 
                 456 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 179 
                 456 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 179 
                 456 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 
                 179 
                 456 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 
                 179 
                 456 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 11 (SEQ ID NO: 509) according to the present invention is supported by 6 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502). Table 24 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 24 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 818 
                 1217 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 12 (SEQ ID NO: 510) according to the present invention is supported by 83 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 26 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 26 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 1218 
                 1472 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                  818 
                 1072 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                  818 
                 1072 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 31 (SEQ ID NO: 511) according to the present invention is supported by 87 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 27 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 27 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 1817 
                 2006 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 1417 
                 1606 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 1417 
                 1606 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 36 (SEQ ID NO: 512) according to the present invention is supported by 94 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 28 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 28 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 2159 
                 2285 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 1759 
                 1885 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 
                  691 
                  817 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 44 (SEQ ID NO: 513) according to the present invention is supported by 112 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 29 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 29 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 2286 
                 2540 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 1886 
                 2140 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 
                  818 
                 1072 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 
                  818 
                 1072 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 46 (SEQ ID NO: 514) according to the present invention is supported by 15 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503). Table 30 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 30 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 2174 
                 3347 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 63 (SEQ ID NO: 515) according to the present invention is supported by 68 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 31 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 31 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 2957 
                 3135 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 
                 1489 
                 1667 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 
                 1489 
                 1667 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 65 (SEQ ID NO: 516) according to the present invention is supported by 54 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 32 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 32 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 3166 
                 3897 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 
                 1698 
                 2429 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 
                 1698 
                 2429 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 67 (SEQ ID NO: 517) according to the present invention is supported by 2 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 33 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 33 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 1607 
                 1886 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 3 (SEQ ID NO: 518) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 34 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 34 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 457 
                 538 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 457 
                 538 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 457 
                 538 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 
                 457 
                 538 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 
                 457 
                 538 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 7 (SEQ ID NO: 519) according to the present invention is supported by 73 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505). Table 35 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 35 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 539 
                 642 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 539 
                 642 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 539 
                 642 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 
                 539 
                 642 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 505) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 520) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505). Table 36 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 36 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 643 
                 690 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 643 
                 690 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 643 
                 690 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 
                 643 
                 690 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 505) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 9 (SEQ ID NO: 521) according to the present invention is supported by 71 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505). Table 37 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 37 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 691 
                 738 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 691 
                 738 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 691 
                 738 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 
                 691 
                 738 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 505) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 10 (SEQ ID NO: 522) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505). Table 38 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 38 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 739 
                 817 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 739 
                 817 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 739 
                 817 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 
                 739 
                 817 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 505) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 15 (SEQ ID NO: 523) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 39 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 39 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 1473 
                 1475 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 1073 
                 1075 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 1073 
                 1075 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 16 (SEQ ID NO: 524) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 40 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 40 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 1476 
                 1481 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 1076 
                 1081 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 1076 
                 1081 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 17 (SEQ ID NO: 525) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 41 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 41 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 1482 
                 1488 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 1082 
                 1088 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 1082 
                 1088 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 18 (SEQ ID NO: 526) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 42 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 42 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 1489 
                 1506 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 1089 
                 1106 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 1089 
                 1106 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 19 (SEQ ID NO: 527) according to the present invention is supported by 69 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 43 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 43 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 1507 
                 1576 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 1107 
                 1176 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 1107 
                 1176 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 20 (SEQ ID NO: 528) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 44 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 44 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 1577 
                 1600 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 1177 
                 1200 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 1177 
                 1200 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 21 (SEQ ID NO: 529) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 45 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 45 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 1601 
                 1624 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 
                 1201 
                 1224 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 
                 1201 
                 1224 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 22 (SEQ ID NO: 530) according to the present invention is supported by 77 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 46 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 46 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1625 
                 1702 
               
               
                 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1225 
                 1302 
               
               
                 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1225 
                 1302 
               
               
                 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 23 (SEQ ID NO: 531) according to the present invention is supported by 72 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 47 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 47 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1703 
                 1732 
               
               
                 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1303 
                 1332 
               
               
                 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1303 
                 1332 
               
               
                 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 24 (SEQ ID NO: 532) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 48 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 48 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1733 
                 1751 
               
               
                 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1333 
                 1351 
               
               
                 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1333 
                 1351 
               
               
                 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 27 (SEQ ID NO: 533) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 49 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 49 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1752 
                 1770 
               
               
                 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1352 
                 1370 
               
               
                 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1352 
                 1370 
               
               
                 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 29 (SEQ ID NO: 534) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 50 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 50 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1771 
                 1788 
               
               
                 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1371 
                 1388 
               
               
                 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1371 
                 1388 
               
               
                 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 30 (SEQ ID NO: 535) according to the present invention is supported by 67 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 504). Table 51 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 51 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1789 
                 1816 
               
               
                 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1389 
                 1416 
               
               
                 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T20 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1389 
                 1416 
               
               
                 504) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 33 (SEQ ID NO: 536) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 52 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 52 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2007 
                 2028 
               
               
                 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1607 
                 1628 
               
               
                 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 539 
                 560 
               
               
                 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 34 (SEQ ID NO: 537) according to the present invention is supported by 80 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 53 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 53 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2029 
                 2110 
               
               
                 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1629 
                 1710 
               
               
                 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 561 
                 642 
               
               
                 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 35 (SEQ ID NO: 538) according to the present invention is supported by 75 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 54 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 54 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2111 
                 2158 
               
               
                 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1711 
                 1758 
               
               
                 503) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 643 
                 690 
               
               
                 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 45 (SEQ ID NO: 539) according to the present invention is supported by 9 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 503). Table 55 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 55 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T9 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2141 
                 2173 
               
               
                 503) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 50 (SEQ ID NO: 540) according to the present invention is supported by 64 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 56 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 56 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2541 
                 2567 
               
               
                 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1073 
                 1099 
               
               
                 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1073 
                 1099 
               
               
                 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 51 (SEQ ID NO: 541) according to the present invention is supported by 88 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 57 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 57 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2568 
                 2659 
               
               
                 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1100 
                 1191 
               
               
                 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1100 
                 1191 
               
               
                 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 56 (SEQ ID NO: 542) according to the present invention is supported by 75 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 58 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 58 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2660 
                 2685 
               
               
                 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1192 
                 1217 
               
               
                 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1192 
                 1217 
               
               
                 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 57 (SEQ ID NO: 543) according to the present invention is supported by 82 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 59 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 59 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2686 
                 2786 
               
               
                 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1218 
                 1318 
               
               
                 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1218 
                 1318 
               
               
                 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 58 (SEQ ID NO: 544) according to the present invention is supported by 63 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 60 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 60 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                   
               
               
                   
                 starting 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 2787 
                 2820 
               
               
                 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1319 
                 1352 
               
               
                 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 
                 1319 
                 1352 
               
               
                 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 60 (SEQ ID NO: 545) according to the present invention is supported by 55 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 61 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 61 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 2821 
                 2864 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 
                 1353 
                 1396 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 
                 1353 
                 1396 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 61 (SEQ ID NO: 546) according to the present invention can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 62 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 62 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 2865 
                 2868 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 
                 1397 
                 1400 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 
                 1397 
                 1400 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 62 (SEQ ID NO: 547) according to the present invention is supported by 60 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 63 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 63 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8 
                 2869 
                 2956 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 502) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25 
                 1401 
                 1488 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 505) 
               
               
                 HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26 
                 1401 
                 1488 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 506) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMCEA_PEA — 1_node — 64 (SEQ ID NO: 548) according to the present invention is supported by 45 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T8 (SEQ ID NO: 502), HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T25 (SEQ ID NO: 505) and HUMCEA_PEA — 1_T26 (SEQ ID NO: 506). Table 64 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 64                  Segment location on transcripts                             Segment   Segment       Transcript name   starting position   ending position               HUMCEA_PEA_1_T8   3136   3165       (SEQ ID NO: 502)       HUMCEA_PEA_1_T25   1668   1697       (SEQ ID NO: 505)       HUMCEA_PEA_1_T26   1668   1697       (SEQ ID NO: 506)                    
Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:
 
Sequence name: CEA5_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P4 (SEQ ID NO: 550)×CEA5_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   2320.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   234           Total length:   234           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: CEA5_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 551)×CEA5_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   6692.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   675           Total length:   675           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: CEA5_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P19 (SEQ ID NO: 553)×CEA5_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   3298.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   346           Total length:   702           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   49.29           Total Percent Identity:   49.29           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: CEA5_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P20 (SEQ ID NO: 554)×CEA5_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   3294.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   346           Total length:   702           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   49.29           Total Percent Identity:   49.29           Gaps:   1                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Description for Cluster HUMEDF 
     Cluster HUMEDF features 3 transcript(s) and 8 segment(s) of interest, the names for which are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, the sequences themselves are given at the end of the application. The selected protein variants are given in table 3. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Transcripts of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Transcript Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5 
                 555 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10 
                 556 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T11 
                 557 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segments of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_6 
                 558 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_11 
                 559 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_18 
                 560 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_19 
                 561 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_22 
                 562 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_2 
                 563 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_8 
                 564 
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_node_20 
                 565 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Proteins of interest 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Protein Name 
                 SEQ ID NO: 
                 Corresponding Transcript(s) 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_P5 
                 567 
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 556) 
               
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_P6 
                 568 
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T11 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 557) 
               
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_P8 
                 569 
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5 
               
               
                   
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 555) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     These sequences are variants of the known protein Inhibin beta A chain precursor (SwissProt accession identifier IHBA_HUMAN; known also according to the synonyms Activin beta-A chain; Erythroid differentiation protein; EDF), SEQ ID NO: 566, referred to herein as the previously known protein. 
     Protein Inhibin beta A chain precursor is known or believed to have the following function(s): inhibins and activins inhibit and activate, respectively, the secretion of follitropin by the pituitary gland. Inhibins/activins are involved in regulating a number of diverse functions such as hypothalamic and pituitary hormone secretion, gonadal hormone secretion, germ cell development and maturation, erythroid differentiation, insulin secretion, nerve cell survival, embryonic axial development or bone growth, depending on their subunit composition. Inhibins appear to oppose the functions of activins. The sequence for protein Inhibin beta A chain precursor is given at the end of the application, as “Inhibin beta A chain precursor amino acid sequence”. Known polymorphisms for this sequence are as shown in Table 4. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 4 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Amino acid mutations for Known Protein 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 SNP position(s) on 
                   
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Comment 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 377-379 
                 RMR −&gt; AC 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The previously known protein also has the following indication(s) and/or potential therapeutic use(s): Cancer; Osteoporosis; Contraceptive, female; Contraceptive, male; Diagnosis, cancer. It has been investigated for clinical/therapeutic use in humans, for example as a target for an antibody or small molecule, and/or as a direct therapeutic; available information related to these investigations is as follows. Potential pharmaceutically related or therapeutically related activity or activities of the previously known protein are as follows: Erythroid differentiation factor agonist; Follicle-stimulating hormone agonist; Growth factor agonist; Inhibin agonist; Interleukin 6 antagonist; Osteoblast stimulant. A therapeutic role for a protein represented by the cluster has been predicted. The cluster was assigned this field because there was information in the drug database or the public databases (e.g., described herein above) that this protein, or part thereof, is used or can be used for a potential therapeutic indication: Haematological; Female contraceptive; Male contraceptive; Antianaemic; Osteoporosis treatment; Fertility enhancer; Anticancer; Diagnostic; Antisickling; Neurological; Alimentary/Metabolic. 
     The following GO Annotation(s) apply to the previously known protein. The following annotation(s) were found: skeletal development; ovarian follicle development; induction of apoptosis; defense response; cell cycle arrest; cell surface receptor linked signal transduction; cell-cell signaling; neurogenesis; mesoderm development; cell growth and/or maintenance; response to external stimulus; cell differentiation; erythrocyte differentiation; growth, which are annotation(s) related to Biological Process; defense/immunity protein; cytokine; transforming growth factor beta receptor ligand; hormone; protein binding; growth factor; activin inhibitor, which are annotation(s) related to Molecular Function; and extracellular, which are annotation(s) related to Cellular Component. 
     The GO assignment relies on information from one or more of the SwissProt/TremBl Protein knowledgebase, available from &lt;http://www.expasy.ch/sprot/&gt;; or Locuslink, available from &lt;http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/LocusLink/&gt;. 
     As noted above, cluster HUMEDF features 3 transcript(s), which were listed in Table 1 above. These transcript(s) encode for protein(s) which are variant(s) of protein Inhibin beta A chain precursor. A description of each variant protein according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Variant protein HUMCEA_PEA — 1_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 556). An alignment is given to the known protein (Inhibin beta A chain precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567) and IHBA_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90 % homologous to 
                    MPLLWLRGFLLASCWIIVRSSPTPGSEGHSAAPDCPSCALAALPKDVPN               SQPEMVEAVKKHILNMLHLKKRPDVTQPVPKAALLNAIRKLHVGKVGEN               GYVEIEDDIGRRAEMNELMEQTSEIITFAESGT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of IHBA HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VKS (SEQ ID NO: 1147) corresponding to amino acids 132-134 of HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VKS (SEQ ID NO: 1147) in HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567), as compared to the known protein Inhibin beta A chain precursor, are described in Table 5 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 5 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                   
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 165 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 556), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 556) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 246 and ends at position 647. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 6 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 6 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 139 
                 −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 170 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 347 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 362 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 557). An alignment is given to the known protein (Inhibin beta A chain precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568) and IHBA_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to 
                    MPLLWLRGFLLASCWIIVRSSPTPGSEGHSAAPDCPSCALAALPKDVPN               SQPEMVEAVKKHILNMLHLKKRPDVTQPVPKAALLNAIRKLHVGKVGEN               GYVEIEDDIGRRAEMNELMEQTSEIITFAESG            
corresponding to amino acids 1-130 of IHBA_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-130 of HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence HSEA (SEQ ID NO: 1148) corresponding to amino acids 131-134 of HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence HSEA (SEQ ID NO: 1148) in HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568), as compared to the known protein Inhibin beta A chain precursor, are described in Table 7 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 7 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                   
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 165 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 557), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 557) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 246 and ends at position 647. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 8 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 8 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 139 
                 −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                 170 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 347 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 362 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569) according to the present invention has an amino acid sequence as given at the end of the application; it is encoded by transcript(s) HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555). An alignment is given to the known protein (Inhibin beta A chain precursor) at the end of the application. One or more alignments to one or more previously published protein sequences are given at the end of the application. A brief description of the relationship of the variant protein according to the present invention to each such aligned protein is as follows: 
     Comparison report between HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569) and IHBA_HUMAN: 
     1. An isolated chimeric polypeptide encoding for HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569), comprising a first amino acid sequence being at least 90 % homologous to 
                    MPLLWLRGFLLASCWIIVRSSPTPGSEGHSAAPDCPSCALAALPKDVPN               SQPEMVEAVKKHILNMLHLKKRPDVTQPVPKAALLNAIRKLHVGKVGEN               GYVEIEDDIGRRAEMNELMEQTSEIITFAESGT            
corresponding to amino acids 1-131 of IHBA_HUMAN, which also corresponds to amino acids 1-131 of HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569), and a second amino acid sequence being at least 70%, optionally at least 80%, preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90% and most preferably at least 95% homologous to a polypeptide having the sequence VKS (SEQ ID NO: 1147) corresponding to amino acids 132-134 of HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569), wherein said first amino acid sequence and second amino acid sequence are contiguous and in a sequential order.
 
     2. An isolated polypeptide encoding for a tail of HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569), comprising a polypeptide being at least 70%, optionally at least about 80%, preferably at least about 85%, more preferably at least about 90% and most preferably at least about 95% homologous to the sequence VKS (SEQ ID NO: 1147) in HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569). 
     The location of the variant protein was determined according to results from a number of different software programs and analyses, including analyses from SignalP and other specialized programs. The variant protein is believed to be located as follows with regard to the cell: secreted. The protein localization is believed to be secreted because both signal-peptide prediction programs predict that this protein has a signal peptide, and neither trans-membrane region prediction program predicts that this protein has a trans-membrane region. 
     The glycosylation sites of variant protein HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569), as compared to the known protein Inhibin beta A chain precursor, are described in Table 9 (given according to their position(s) on the amino acid sequence in the first column; the second column indicates whether the glycosylation site is present in the variant protein; and the last column indicates whether the position is different on the variant protein). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 9 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Glycosylation site(s) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Position(s) on known 
                   
               
               
                   
                 amino acid sequence 
                 Present in variant protein? 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 165 
                 no 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Variant protein HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569) is encoded by the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555), for which the sequence(s) is/are given at the end of the application. The coding portion of transcript HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555) is shown in bold; this coding portion starts at position 246 and ends at position 647. The transcript also has the following SNPs as listed in Table 10 (given according to their position on the nucleotide sequence, with the alternative nucleic acid listed; the last column indicates whether the SNP is known or not; the presence of known SNPs in variant protein HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569) sequence provides support for the deduced sequence of this variant protein according to the present invention). 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 10 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Nucleic acid SNPs 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 SNP position on 
                   
                   
               
               
                 nucleotide sequence 
                 Alternative nucleic acid 
                 Previously known SNP? 
               
               
                   
               
               
                  139 
                 −&gt; A 
                 No 
               
               
                  170 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                  347 
                 C −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                  362 
                 G −&gt; C 
                 No 
               
               
                  878 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1028 
                 G −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1216 
                 A −&gt; G 
                 No 
               
               
                 1552 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                 1627 
                 G −&gt; T 
                 No 
               
               
                 1735 
                 A −&gt; 
                 No 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As noted above, cluster HUMEDF features 8 segment(s), which were listed in Table 2 above and for which the sequence(s) are given at the end of the application. These segment(s) are portions of nucleic acid sequence(s) which are described herein separately because they are of particular interest. A description of each segment according to the present invention is now provided. 
     Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA — 2_node — 6 (SEQ ID NO: 558) according to the present invention is supported by 65 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555), HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 556) and HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 557). Table 11 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 11 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5 
                 103 
                 633 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 555) 
               
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10 
                 103 
                 633 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 556) 
               
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T11 
                 103 
                 633 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 557) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA — 2_node — 11 (SEQ ID NO: 559) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 556) and HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 557). Table 12 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 12 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10 
                 718 
                 1129 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 556) 
               
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T11 
                 634 
                 1045 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 557) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA — 2_node — 18 (SEQ ID NO: 560) according to the present invention is supported by 90 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555). Table 13 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 13 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5 
                 718 
                 1660 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 555) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA — 2_node — 19 (SEQ ID NO: 561) according to the present invention is supported by 86 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555). Table 14 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 14 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5 
                 1661 
                 4414 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 555) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA — 2_node — 22 (SEQ ID NO: 562) according to the present invention is supported by 89 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555). Table 15 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 15 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                   
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5 
                 4474 
                 6164 
               
               
                   
                 (SEQ ID NO: 555) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, short segments related to the above cluster are also provided. These segments are up to about 120 bp in length, and so are included in a separate description. 
     Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA — 2 node — 2 (SEQ ID NO: 563) according to the present invention is supported by 31 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555), HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 556) and HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T11 (SEQ ID NO: 557). Table 16 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 16 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5 
                 1 
                 102 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 555) 
               
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10 
                 1 
                 102 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 556) 
               
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T11 
                 1 
                 102 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 557) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA — 2 node — 8 (SEQ ID NO: 564) according to the present invention is supported by 5 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555) and HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T10 (SEQ ID NO: 556). Table 17 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 17 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 Segment location on transcripts 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Segment 
                 Segment 
               
               
                 Transcript name 
                 starting position 
                 ending position 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5 
                 634 
                 717 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 555) 
               
               
                 HUMEDF_PEA_2_T10 
                 634 
                 717 
               
               
                 (SEQ ID NO: 556) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Segment cluster HUMEDF_PEA — 2 node — 20 (SEQ ID NO: 565) according to the present invention is supported by 18 libraries. The number of libraries was determined as previously described. This segment can be found in the following transcript(s): HUMEDF_PEA — 2_T5 (SEQ ID NO: 555). Table 18 below describes the starting and ending position of this segment on each transcript. 
                     TABLE 18                  Segment location on transcripts                                     Segment   Segment           Transcript name   starting position   ending position                       HUMEDF_PEA_2_T5   4415   4473           (SEQ ID NO: 555)                        
Variant protein alignment to the previously known protein:
 
Sequence name: IHBA_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P5 (SEQ ID NO: 567)×IHBA_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   1285.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   133           Total length:   133           Matching Percent Similarity:   99.25           Matching Percent Identity:   98.50           Total Percent Similarity:   99.25           Total Percent Identity:   98.50           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: IHBA_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P6 (SEQ ID NO: 568)×IHBA_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   1275.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   130           Total length:   130           Matching Percent Similarity:   100.00           Matching Percent Identity:   100.00           Total Percent Similarity:   100.00           Total Percent Identity:   100.00           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
                         
Sequence name: IHBA_HUMAN
 
Sequence documentation:
     Alignment of: HUMEDF_PEA — 2_P8 (SEQ ID NO: 569)×IHBA_HUMAN . . .
 
Alignment segment 1/1:
   

                                                Quality:   1285.00           Escore:   0           Matching length:   133           Total length:   133           Matching Percent Similarity:   99.25           Matching Percent Identity:   98.50           Total Percent Similarity:   99.25           Total Percent Identity:   98.50           Gaps:   0                        
Alignment:
 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     It is appreciated that certain features of the invention, which are, for clarity, described in the context of separate embodiments, may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features of the invention, which are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitable subcombination. 
     Although the invention has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments thereof, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and broad scope of the appended claims. All publications, patents and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated in their entirety by reference into the specification, to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated herein by reference. In addition, citation or identification of any reference in this application shall not be construed as an admission that such reference is available as prior art to the present invention.