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(57) SUMMARY The present invention provides novel isolated NOVX polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded by NOVX polynucleotides. Antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a NOVX polypeptide, or any derivative, variant, variant or fragment of a NOVX polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody are also provided. The invention further provides methods, wherein the NOVX polypeptides, polynucleotides and antibodies are utilized for the detection and treatment of a wide range of pathological conditions, as well as other uses. The various NOVX nucleic acids and polypeptides according to the present invention are useful as novel members of the protein family, depending on the existence of domain and sequence relationships to the protein. In addition, NOVX nucleic acids and NOVX polypeptides can also be used to identify proteins that are members of the family to which the NOVX polypeptide belongs. |