Chitinase related proteins and methods of use

Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins; – Proteins – i.e. – more than 100 amino acid residues – Hormones – e.g. – prolactin – thymosin – growth factors – etc.

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530350, C07K 14435, C07K 14475

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060605901

ABSTRACT:
A family of chitinase related proteins (CHRPs) that promote cell growth and may be useful in wound healing and other indications is provided. In a particular embodiment, imaginal disc growth factor 4 (IDGF4) protein and polynucleotides encoding the protein are provided. The IDGF polypeptides of the family promote cell growth when added exogenously to imaginal disc cell lines. Methods of use for members of the CHRP family, including IDGF1, IDGF2, IDGF3, IDGF4, DS47, gp38k, gp-39, Brp-39, YKL39, YKL40, POSP and homologs or orthologs thereof, are included for accelerating wound healing and tissue growth, modulating angiogenesis and ameliorating cell proliferative disorders in human patients.

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