| abstract |
The present invention relates to human stanniocalcin (STC) polynucleotides, polypeptides, and other Stanniocalcin compositions and to novel methods based thereon. In a specific embodiment, the Stanniocalcin compositions of the invention are used to treat or protect neural cells. Moreover, the present invention relates to vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing the Stanniocalcin compositions of the invention. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting or prognosing diseases, disorders, damage or injury, associated with alterations of the Stanniocalcin compositions of the invention, and to therapeutic methods for treating such diseases, disorders, damage or injury. |