| abstract |
The present invention provides novel polynucleotides encoding K+alphaM1 polypeptides, fragments and homologues thereof. The invention also provides novel polynucleotides encoding the K+alphaM1 variant polypeptides, K+alphaM1.v1 and K+alphaM1.v2, in addition to fragments and homologues thereof. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing said polypeptides. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods for applying these novel K+alphaM1, K+alphaM1.v1, and K+alphaM1.v2 polypeptides to the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of various diseases and/or disorders related to these polypeptides. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the present invention. |