Inventors:
Thomas Smith - Weymouth MA, US
Terence Kirley - Cincinnati OH, US
International Classification:
C12N 9/02, C07H 21/04, C12P 21/06
US Classification:
435189000, 435069100, 435320100, 435325000, 536023200
Abstract:
The present invention provides novel isolated polynucleotides encoding a novel extracellular nucleotidase, which belngs to a new family of calcium dependent apyrases. Also provided are antibodies that immunospecifically bind to the apyrase polypeptide or any derivative (including fusion derivative), variant, mutant or fragment of the novel polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods in which the apyrase polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are utilized in the treatment of vascular disorders, including disorders characterized by platelet aggregation.