Methods and compositions for the preparation and use of autocrin

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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530300, 530324, 530414, 930120, 424545, 424558, 424574, C07K 200, C07K 1447, C07K 14475

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ABSTRACT:
Autocrine growth factors and isoforms of those factors have been identified, isolated, purified and manipulated. Nucleic acid segments coding for the factors, and antibodies directed to the factors are also aspects of the present invention. The effect of these growth factors on cells is to enhance their growth by increasing mitogenesis. In particular, the growth factors stimulate kidney epithelial cell growth. The growth factors differ from others previously reported in their molecular weights and other properties, for example, resistance to denaturation by dithiothreitol. Methods of preparation and use of the factors are also described. The growth factors are released from kidney epithelial cells by short exposures to a low-sodium environment. The factors have potential for treatment of kidney disease.

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