Inventors:
Ralf M. LUCHE - Seattle WA, US
Bo WEI - Kirkland WA, US
Assignee:
CEPTYR, Inc. - Redmond WA
International Classification:
A61K 39/00, C07K 16/00, G01N 33/53, C12Q 1/68, C12N 5/04, A61K 38/00
US Classification:
4241391, 5303879, 435 71, 435 6, 435375, 435377, 514 12
Abstract:
Compositions and methods are provided for the treatment of conditions associated with cell proliferation, cell differentiation and cell survival. In particular, the dual-specificity phosphatase DSP-10, and polypeptide variants thereof that stimulate dephosphorylation of DSP-10 substrates, are provided. The polypeptides may be used, for example, to identify antibodies and other agents that inhibit DSP-10 activity. The polypeptides and agents may be used to modulate cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival.